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Just approximately 1
km from G.P.O. is a charming natural spot called
Subhash Baoli. Neta ji Subhash Chander Bose during
his 7 months sojourn in Dalhousie in 1937 is
believed to have spent most of his days by the
side of this water body, meditating amidst dense
woods of Cedar and meeting his party workers. This
place lies on the G.P.O. - Jandri Gaht Road. A
canopy with seating facilities has been created by
the local administration at this place.
St. Andrew's Church
commonly known as the Church of Scotland was built
in the year 1903 at Baloon by Protestant
Christians. The Church is approximately one and
half kms. from Dalhousie's bus stand. The Church
building is in good condition, recently a brick
boundary wall has been erected around it to save
the building from mischief mongers.
This Church is
situated in Baloon, Dalhousie Cantt., on Military
Hospital road approximately 2 kms. from main bus
stand. St. Patrick's Church is the largest church
in Dalhousie having a seating capacity of 300
persons in its main hall. The Church was built in
the year 1909 and the dressed-stone building is
still in good condition. This Church was built
exclusively from contribution made by officers and
ranks of the British Army. At present the Church
is managed and maintained by the Catholic Diocese
of Jalandhar.
This Catholic Church
is a very prominent monument on the Subhash Chowk.
This Church was built in the year
1894 from the contributions made by Army and Civil
Officers and Civilians. This Church is managed and
maintained by the Cathoilic Diocese of Jalandhar.
St. Francis' Church on Prtrain hill is believed to
have been built on the lines of a certain church
in England. Beautiful glass work and intricate
stone work can be seen in the Church. Service is
conducted every Sunday.
By the side of the
Church is the residence of the Priest. The
building is called Alverna better known to the
local people as "Lambe Chole Wale Padri Ki Kothi".
This Church stands on
the Gandhi Chowk approximately 2 kms. from the
main bus stand of Dalhousie. This Church was the
first to be built after the town of Dalhousie was
founded. Prior to 1863 a wooden structure stood at
this place. The idea to build a stone structure
took birth with the arrival of Rev. John H. Pratt
who came to Dalhousie on 11-04-1863 and inspired
the Christian community to build a permanent
church building at this place. Building of this
church is a copy of Roman Catholics church of
England but this church belongs to Protestants.
The church building stands in a good condition but
its surroundings demand much better care. Service
is conducted on every Sunday
23 kms from Dalhousie
by road and 13 kms from Kalatop is the mini
Switzerland of India at a height of 6400 ft.
Hutchison writes, "Khajjiar is a forest glade of
great beauty, 6400 feet above sea level".
Khajjiar is often
reffered to as "Gulmarg of Himachal Pradesh". The
lush green meadows are surrounded by thick pine
and cedar forests. Grazing herds of sheep, goats
and other milch cattle present a prefect pastoral
scenery. There is a small lake in the center of
the saucer shaped meadow which has in it a
floating island. Much of the lake has degenerated
into slush because of heavy silting during rains.
Still the landscape of Khajjiar is picturesque and
a photographer's delight.
A little away from
the lake is the temple of Khajji Nag belonging to
12th C. AD. In the mandapa of the temple one can
see the images of the Pandavas and the defeated
Kaurvas hanging from the roof of the
circumambulatory path. The sanctum of the temple
has been beautifully carved from wood.
In a
group are six ancient temples carved in stone,
with tall vimanas. Dedicated to both Shiva and
Vishnu, they were built around the 8th century AD.
The Lakshminarayan Temple, the oldest in this
group, is richly ornamented.
On
display is a collection of fine miniatures from
the Kangra, Basholi and Chamba schools of
painting. There are also murals and paintings from
the Rang Mahal Palace which was damaged by fire.
This
11th century temple located near the Chaugan, has
an exquisite bronze image of the Chaturmurti - the
four armed Vishnu, enshrined in the sanctum.
Just 1
km from the Chaugan is a temple overlooking the
river, Dedicated to the goddess Chamunda Devi, the
temple is embellished with fine wood carving
The
nearest airport is Kangra 180 Km away
The
nearest narrow gauge railhead is Pathankot, 122
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