Dalhousie is a secluded hill station in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. Presenting a soothing atmosphere in the scorching summer, Dalhousie is also people’s favorite summer retreat.
If you are visiting Dalhousie, here are some picks for food outlets and shopping sites.
Best restaurants in Dalhousie
Old Sher-e-Punjab Dhaba
Sher-e-Punjab is an old traditional food outlet in Dalhousie. Because of its popularity, there are many more outlets with the same name. Go for the old one, which is situated in the Gandhi Chowk. They serve some of the best Punjabi vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Try Tandoori Chicken here.
Napoli restaurant
It is located at the Garam Sadak area of Dalhousie, which is more like a city center. It has a friendly seating and Chicken Mexican is worth trying here.
Vishu’s Maggie and Omelette Hub
Anyone can drool over plain simple maggie in the chilling weather and this cafeteria eases the urge. They serve a variety of Maggie and omelette. Vishu’s Maggie and Omelette hub is located at Khajjiar Road, close to the famous Khajjiar Lake.
Shopping in Dalhousie
One can find the tourist places overpriced for shopping. Unless a place serves something exceptional, it is not a good idea to buy loads of stuff. Dalhousie is no exception, except for Bhuttico shop, which is one of its kind.
Shopping at Bhuttico
Bhuttico was established in 1944 by local women of the area to sell handmade Kullu Shawls. Now that they have expanded, you can find here a variety of shawls made from lambswool, angora, pashmina, etc. These are made manually and are definitely a utility art worth bringing home. Bhuttico is located in the Garam Sadak area and is a highly recommended place to visit in Dalhousie. You can read the detailed information about this shop here.
You can also book a cab in Dalhousie for sightseeing and onward journey.
Useful Links-
Dalhousie: One day trip planner