a temple of Durveshwar Mahadev by the side of the lake. A colourful annual
fair is held every september on the ady of Radhaashtami. Dal lake is spot of
religious importance, besides, a place of tourist attraction. Further, 1.5 km
from Dal, is a scenic spot of Naddi offering a clear view of Kangra valley and
Dhauladhar peaks. It is connected with road and is famous as sunset point.
Naddi is also a staring point for trek to Kareri Lake, Guna Devi temple and
Triund. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11:
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Travel by surface from Mc Leodganj to Dalhousie. On arrival
check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12:
Morning half-day city tour.In western Himachal Pradesh, the
hill station of Dalhousie is full of old world charm and holds
lingering echos of the Raj era. It covers an area of 14 sq. km.
and is built on five hills - Kathlog,
Patreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun. It is named after the British governor
General of the 19th century, Lord Dalhousie. The town's average height is
2036 m, and is surrounded by varied vegetation - pines, deodars, oaks and
flowering rhododendron. Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture,
including some beautiful churches. Its location presents panoramic views of
the plains and like a long silver line, the river Ravi twists and turns below
Dalhousie. The spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar mountains are also
visible form this enchanting town.CHURCHES : There are four beautiful
churches in Dalhousie. These are St. Andrew's Church and St. Patrick's
Church at Balun, St. Francis church at Subhash Chowk and St.John's Church
at Gandhi Chowk. SUBHASH BAOLI (1 km) : It was at this enchanting spot
surrounded by majestic trees, that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose spent time
in 1937, contemplating and meditating. PANCHPULA (3 km) : This is a
picturesque spot where a stream feed a series of pools. A monument has
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