Spread out on the crest of the five hills of Kathlog, Portreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun on the western edge of the Dhauladhar Range is the sleepy hill resort of Dalhousie. A little different from run of mill hill stations, Dalhousie has a pretty charm and serenity that makes it a hit with regulars on the Himachal summer circuit. Pink, red and white rhododendron blooms cloud its hill sides, alpine meadows are spangled with wild flowers and the scent of pine and wood smoke enrich the air. The lovely tree clad slopes around Dalhousie are dotted with colonial bungalows, pretty holiday homes and cottages with flower filled gardens that offer splendid views of the Himalayan ranges and fertile valleys.