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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsDaytime
Entry feeFree
Best time to visitMarch to June and September to November
From city centreAbout 9–10 km
LocationDalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
Know before you go
About Dainkund Peak
Dainkund Peak, the highest point near Dalhousie, is reached by a short trek and rewards visitors with sweeping panoramas of the Dhauladhar range and surrounding valleys. A hilltop temple (Pholani Devi) and the wind through the pines give it a serene, breezy atmosphere.
Getting there
How to Reach Dainkund Peak
Roughly 10 km from Dalhousie by road, then a short walk to the summit; taxis available.
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Nearby Attractions to Combine with Your Visit
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Khajjiar
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