You can choose to spend some quiet quality time in one of the many well set up affordable or luxury hotels provided by NSN Hotels Rooms, which cater to all types of tourists. You can book a hotel in Dalhousie that are closest to most of the excursions from the city. Best Accommodations: NSN HOTEL PRESIDENT, NSN Hotel Ark Dalhousie, NSN Hotel Himdhara. ? Check out more NSN Hotels coupons: NSNDIS 10% - above booking amount Rs. 1200

Dalhousie does not have a very nice bus network and also no metro service. The best way to travel to the city is to hire a taxi or an auto or rent a bicycle. Auto rickshaws and taxis do not run on the meter so it is advisable to negotiate the rate beforehand. You can also cover most of the spots either by walking or by taking a pony ride. ?

The weather remains pleasant and sunny around the year, making it the perfect environment for nature lovers and trekkers to enjoy Dalhousie. The best time to visit Dalhousie is between March and June when the snow begins to melt and its brilliance can be seen when the rays of the sun hit the snow-covered mountains and pastures. The temperature during the day hovers between 9°C to 18°C and the average temperature during the night is 13°C. If you like foggy, misty and peaceful landscape, then monsoon months of June to September would be an ideal time for you to head to the hill town of Dalhousie, when all the dams and waterfalls are full to the brim.

From lush green mountains, sparkling rivers and old-world charm to cool mountain breeze, shopping streets and colonial architectural marvels, Dalhousie has something for everyone. Dalhousie has many attractions to its name. The travellers can embark on a mild trek to Panchpula, which is a paradise of cascading waterfalls, burbling streams and mesmerizing vistas of surrounding hills and forests. You can also trek on refreshing water springs of Satdhaara Falls, which are known to have therapeutic properties. Romantic boat rides in the Chamera Lake while soaking your souls in the serene beauty of the setting sun is another activity that should not be missed. A trip to Dalhousie remains incomplete without a visit to the Chamunda Devi Temple that dates back over 750 years and is dedicated to Goddess Kali.

Being a popular tourist destination, Dalhousie has several dining options offering diverse, refreshing and tasty local treasures. You can enjoy typical North-Indian food, as well as some Continental and Chinese snacks at minimal prices at the local dhabas or you can satiate your hunger pangs by indulging in global cuisines at one of the many restaurants and eateries attached to the hotels and resorts. You can savour Tibetan, Mughlai, South Indian platters here as well as a few instances of local Himachali food. You will find a certain prominence of fruits, so don’t forget to binge on the locally grown fruits like apples, peaches and cherries.

Dalhousie has a lot to offer to the shopaholics. There are many shopping places you should not miss while staying at hotels in Dalhousie. The bustling and vibrant street of Gandhi Chowk offers an array of markets and shops ranging from The Tibetan Market, the Himachal Handloom Industry Emporium and Tibetan Handicrafts Centre. There is a myriad of interesting things to buy from Dalhousie, which includes Buddhist paintings, a variety of copper and silver diyas and lanterns, Tibetan carpets, souvenirs, wooden figurines, beautifully designed hand worked dupattas, bags, dolls, purses, unique handicrafts and traditional Kashmiri shawls.

Khajjiar is a tranquil little saucer-shaped grassland popped away in Dhauladhar ranges of western Himalayas is a short distance away from Dalhousie. Its untouched natural beauty, verdant forests of Cedar and Pine and a small peaceful lake cradling right in the centre, has accorded it the name ‘Mini Switzerland of India'. You can choose from multiple activities while you are here like paragliding, horse-riding, zorbing and boating. The Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary located at an hour’s drive from Dalhousie is yet another spot that calls passionate trekkers and wildlife enthusiasts to come over and indulge themselves in enthralling experiences of wildlife spotting, bird-watching, jungle safaris and nature photography.

There are many modern and functional accommodations in Dalhousie that are ideal for nature lovers and are close to many hiking trails and lush green landscapes. Below are some of the best hotels that extend amazing views from your room overlooking the garden and greenery around to make sure you relax and de-stress yourself and make your stay pleasant and comfortable. NSN Hotel Himdhara, NSN Hotel Highland, NSN Birds N Chirps Homestay.