Saturday, 23 August 2014

Himachal Pradesh-Dalhousie Tourism

Subhash Baoli

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Located at a distance of 1 kilometer from Dalhousie is the picturesque site of Subhash Badoli. The place has been named Subhash Chandra Bose, the famous freedom fighter had spent a lot of time in the region in the year 1937. Subhash Badoli is a charismatic spot circumscribed by huge towering trees. The natural spectacle of the place makes is one of the most popular tourist spots in Dalhousie. 
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  • Religus: False
  • Honeymoon: True
  • SeeBeach: True

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 Subhash Badoli is famous for the captivating view of the snow capped peaks that it offers. It is here that Subhash Chandra Bose sat and meditated during his stay at Dalhousie. The same historical location is now provided with seating arrangements where tourists can sit and enjoy the natural panorama of the overlooking mountains which gives a canvas like feeling. The majestic mountains and the canopy of the blue sky reverberates the memory of the great hero of Indian independence.



Norwood Paramdham

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 The Norwood Paramdham is a wonderful house with enormous religious and social importance. Nestled amidst enchanting natural landscapes, surrounded by hills and deodar forests, the Norwood Paramdham is situated on Bakrota Hill of Dalhousie Town. Locally known as the Kainth Wali Kothi, the Norwood Paramdham of Dalhousie lies within 5 kilometers of Gandhi Chowk. 
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  • Religus: False
  • Honeymoon: True
  • SeeBeach: False

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Swami Satyanand breathed his last in 1960 and since then the place is called the Param Dham. It is also known as the Ram Ashram. Bhagat Hans Raj Ji, a follower of the Guru, organizes regular meetings of the Satsang in Norwood Paramdham. During these bi-annual meetings, thousands of devotees visit the town. The Norwood Paramdham of Dalhousie accommodates more than 250 people during the Satsangs.

Norwood Paramdham

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 The Norwood Paramdham is a wonderful house with enormous religious and social importance. Nestled amidst enchanting natural landscapes, surrounded by hills and deodar forests, the Norwood Paramdham is situated on Bakrota Hill of Dalhousie Town. Locally known as the Kainth Wali Kothi, the Norwood Paramdham of Dalhousie lies within 5 kilometers of Gandhi Chowk. 
  • Hill Station: True
  • Religus: False
  • Honeymoon: True
  • SeeBeach: False

Other

Swami Satyanand breathed his last in 1960 and since then the place is called the Param Dham. It is also known as the Ram Ashram. Bhagat Hans Raj Ji, a follower of the Guru, organizes regular meetings of the Satsang in Norwood Paramdham. During these bi-annual meetings, thousands of devotees visit the town. The Norwood Paramdham of Dalhousie accommodates more than 250 people during the Satsangs.

Norwood Paramdham

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 The Norwood Paramdham is a wonderful house with enormous religious and social importance. Nestled amidst enchanting natural landscapes, surrounded by hills and deodar forests, the Norwood Paramdham is situated on Bakrota Hill of Dalhousie Town. Locally known as the Kainth Wali Kothi, the Norwood Paramdham of Dalhousie lies within 5 kilometers of Gandhi Chowk. 
  • Hill Station: True
  • Religus: False
  • Honeymoon: True
  • SeeBeach: False

Other

Swami Satyanand breathed his last in 1960 and since then the place is called the Param Dham. It is also known as the Ram Ashram. Bhagat Hans Raj Ji, a follower of the Guru, organizes regular meetings of the Satsang in Norwood Paramdham. During these bi-annual meetings, thousands of devotees visit the town. The Norwood Paramdham of Dalhousie accommodates more than 250 people during the Satsangs.

Shivkul

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One of the famous religious and tourism destinations of Dalhousie is the wonderful Ashram of Vimala Thakur – Shivkul. Vimala Thakur is an eminent religious philosopher and social reformer. The Ashram lies between Subhash Chowk and Gandhi Chowk and located on the Mall Road of the town. 
  • Hill Station: True
  • Religus: False
  • Honeymoon: True
  • SeeBeach: False

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The Shivkul Ashram in Dalhousie is nestled in the lap of the beautiful Pir-Pinjal Hills that connects the Chamba district with the neighboring state of Jammu and Kashmir. Vimala Bahen organizes lecture sessions in Dalhousie during the summer seasons. The Shivkul is the venue during these lecture sessions on spiritualism and disciples from all over the world come to attend them.

Dakshina Murti

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One of the places of interest in Dalhousie, theDakshina Murti was founded by an eminent spiritual teacher – Dr. R. P. Kaushik. The philosopher from Sonepat started a yoga institution and named it Dakshina Murti. Founded during the 1970's, the main objective was to spread the practice of Yoga and teach spiritualism through it. 
  • Hill Station: True
  • Religus: False
  • Honeymoon: True
  • SeeBeach: False

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Dalhousie Churches

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 The Dalhousie Churches form an integral part of a complete tour of this picturesque Himalayan town. Once the town was a favorite destination of the British, the churches in Dalhousie carry the old European charm with its architectural style and ambiance. Some of Dalhousie's most visited churches are:
  • St. Andrew's Church
  • St. Patrick's Church
  • St. John's Church
  • St. Francis Church


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  • Religus: True
  • Honeymoon: True
  • SeeBeach: False

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  The churches of Dalhousie attract a large number of worshipers and followers. The architectural brilliance of the churches and their wonderful locations has made them places of great tourist attraction. Few of the churches have libraries and photo galleries that preserve rare information and photographs of the old days. 
The St. Andrew's Church in Dalhousie is also called the Church of Scotland and stands near the Dalhousie Bus Stand. The St. Patrick's Church is located on the Hospital Road of the Dalhousie. This church is the largest one in the town and can accommodate at least 300 persons at a time. 
Dalhousie's St. John's Church boasts of a lovely library. The book lovers and history buffs will get important information on the town in this library. Another wonderful church is the St. Francis Church. One of the oldest in the town, it conducts services every Sunday.

Kynance

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Kynance is one important landmark in the tourist destination of Dalhousie. Kynance is a residential building that has received the status of a heritage building. It is a private building of Dharamvirs that was made by Dr. N.R. Dharamvir of Lahore. The building was constructed in the year 1933. 
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  • Religus: False
  • Honeymoon: True
  • SeeBeach: False

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  The building is historically significant because it is associated with the great freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chander Bose. The great leader stayed with the Dharamvirs for seven long months. Netaji’s health had deteriorated and he had come to stay in Dalhousie to experience the enlivening and enchanting air of the beautiful place. 
The building of Kynance stands secretly in such a manner that most people fail to notice it. Only a small board that bears the name of Kynance dangles from a tree and is noticeable only to those who have an eye for every detail.

Panchpula

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Located just 3 kilometers away from Dalhousie,Panchapula is one of the picturesque spots in the region. The word Panchapula means five bridges, at it is where a cascading stream pours into and feeds a number of pools. The Panchapula stream is the main stream that supplies water to the cities of Dalhousie and Bahloon. Panchapula originates from the northern side of Dayakund and then cuts through a scenic ravine to fall into the water bodies of Pachapula. 
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  • Religus: False
  • Honeymoon: True
  • SeeBeach: False

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  Just where the several streams meet at Panchapula a majestic monument or a samadhi has been built in the memory of Sardar Ajit Singh, a great revolutionary. This monument attracts a large number of tourists and for their convenience a restaurant and a number of snacks and tea shops now dot Panchapula. 
The Satadhara spring falls on the way to Panchapula. The fresh waters of Satadhara are believed to contain healing medical properties. Most of the tourist while going towards Panchapula halts at the Satadhara spring to witness the miracle of nature.

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