Dalhousie has marvelous forest trails and picnic spots with splendid vistas over the Chamba Valley.
Sprawling over and around five hills at around 2000 meters, Dalhousie was in the British era, a sort of second string hill station mainly used by people who lived in Lahore. It was a place frequented by those who could not aspire to Shimla. The town was founded by Lord Dalhousie, and has some pleasant walks.  Things to See & Do:- Kalatope  is 8.5 km from the Go and offers a fine view over the surrounding country There so Forest Rest House here Kakhi Mandi 15 km out and at around 3000 meters has stupendous mountain views.   

Around Dalhousie:

Subhash Baoli: Not far from the GPO Square is the spring at Suhash Baoli with panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains.
Satdhara: Sparkling springs close to town, rich in mica and other minerals, are noted for their medicinal properties.
Panjpulla: beyond Satdhara is another pretty spot where the water from a natural tank flows under five little bridges.
Bakrota Hills: The Bakrota Mall, a popular walking circuit around these hills aha a spectacular view of the mountains.
Kalatope: An ideal weekend retreat with forest rest houses and beautiful spots for picnics, in a little wildlife sanctuary.
Bara Pathar: Enroute to Kalatope is the temple of Bhulwani Matha, in the village of Ahla.
Dhainkund The high peak of Dhainkund offers a bird's-eye view of the verdant valleys of the Beas, Chenab and Ravi rivers.
Khajjiar: While it is possible to go by road, Khajjiar is just a pleasant on day walk from Dalhousie. An emerald, saucer shaped meadow at Khajjiar, surrounded by dense deodar forests, has la lake at its center with a floating island. a forest rest house, a little temple with a golden spire and a golf courses
Getting there and away: Pathankot, 80 km away, is the usual departure point of buses to Dalhousie. The trip takes about four hours. There are directs buses to Amritsar,Jammu,Dharamsala(10 hours) and Shimla (16 hours). 
Place to Eat : Youth Hostel, Mount View Hotel, Grand view Hotel, hotel Kumar's, Hotel Satpushp, Hotel Getanjali, Hotel Chanakya, Hotel Shangrila, Hotel Surya, Hotel Him Dhara, Mahar's Hotel, Hotel Moon Light, Hotel Samrat.