This peak had the best views throughout the trekking. It's a short 2 kms around trek, which is a little steep for 1km and then it gets better. But you will enjoy the lush green views (if you are visiting after monsoon, we visited in September) all the way to the top.

Best trek one must do while visiting Khajjiar/kalatop or else can plan a day to dainkud if visiting to the region. It’s a 3 Km trek and nature gives you beautiful way to heaven.

Trekking with beautiful scenic views and breezy air makes the trek more beautiful and lovely. It's little bit more for beginners but can surely give a try. The journey and destination both are worth it. Roads and steps are made so it's easy.

Beginner level trekking of approximately 1.5 km with some steps, straight natural path in between with some slopes. Cold breeze will be touching your skins and with high velocity. At the end of the trek there is a temple "Pohlani Mataji" and behind that you can see Mount Kailash peak (As written on the Temple Wall) and other mountain ranges. In winter you will find snow covered field and during Summers you can enjoy greenery with some residual snow. Location is very picturesque and can take some great pictures of nature here.

Worth visiting for having beautiful view of Devdar forest valley, snow covered peaks, nice treki g and Darshan of Goddess in local temple. First half km steep climb then 1 km walking on flat stretch with beautiful view

Wonderful location and it's mist weather. Of you are mountain person then best way to visit Dainkund peak is through the Hill treak and not through concrete pathway.

It's a must-visit place. At the beginning, you might not be thrilled, but once you reach the top, you'll definitely enjoy this trek. The route to this location offers a very scenic road. We also experienced snow on the track and along the road. We enjoyed the trek overall.

Excellent place; a must visit to trek for those who are not used to trekking. The stone and paved path uphill is full of breathtaking views. You will get amazing view of valley and pine covered mountains. I went in monsoon. The beauty of rain, and clouds dancing on the mountains, and the myst all around, was amazing.

You will beautiful view to click pictures while trekking. You can spend 3-4 good hours here. I visited it in mid nov, there was no snow at all. You can go upto peak for great pictures.

At a distance of 17 km from Dalhousie Bus Stand, Dainkund Peak, perched at an altitude of 2755 m, is the highest mountain peak in Dalhousie. This is the most important peak and also a very popular place to visit in Dalhousie. Tourists can enjoy 360° view of the entire valley from this peak. Dainkund is also a famous place for short trekking near Dalhousie. The name Dainkund is said to have been derived from Dain - Kund, which means Lake of the Witches. It is believed that in old days this mountain was the residence of witches. The sound of the breeze passing through the trees makes a musical sound, due to which this peak has also acquired the name, the singing hill. This peak has two major attractions; one is the Indian Air Force base and the other is the Pholani Devi temple, which is a temple of great importance. One of the most interesting facts about this temple is that, except a trident there is nothing inside the temple premises. The peak offers a clear view of the flow of the rivers Ravi, Chenab and Beas which flow at the base. Trekking is the most common path to get to the top and is a beautiful experience, with great views and fresh cool mountain air. Being the highest peak, it gets maximum snowfall during the winter season. The ascent to the Dainkund begins after crossing Lakkar Mandi. About 6 km drive from Lakkar Mandi leads to Indian Air Force Barrier, where the cars are parked. From the end of the motor able road to the temple one has to walk around 3 km of which the first km is very steep. However, this steep stretch of walk is quite safe as the path is made of wide concrete steps.

We recently visited Dainkund peak during our trip to Dalhousie. It's a wonderful place with scenic beauty. We followed the trek from Paloni Mata Mandir to Jot pass. One of the best trek ever. The place is worth visiting. There are lot of breathtaking & amazing views on this route. We had incredible experience on this trek.... Strongly recommend 👍

Visited today i.e. 12.September.2023... best for people who want to walk through nature and love to be on the top of the hill... great experience!!

Best place to be while at Dalhousie. 360 degree view from here is amazing. A trek of around 60 minutes on army made pakka road will make things a lot easier for you. C

Had an incredible time at Dainkund! It's a charming destination offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas. The short trek was both thrilling and safe, requiring only basic gear for an unforgettable adventure.

Its a must visit place. Very well maintained by local administration and military. The stairs and walkway is very well done up with sitting places all along. The route offers breathtaking view of Pir Panjal ranges.

The views are mesmerizing. Must go to the top to view the whole mountain range. Don't just visit the temple. Go to the top of Dainkund peak and it will be the best view of your life for sure.

On Christmas, we went in the morning and it was well build paths . As we went forward , the himalayan ranges were in front of me all throughout the journey. There was snow at pohlani mandir and playing in it was the best part of the journey.

Best time to visit dainkund is December to March. Tracking is very easy and cinematographic view is mind blowing. Mahakali mataji template is fully covered with snow in January. Morning time would be more convenient for Tracking

One of the best places near dalhousie. It's a small trek with a climb at the start and beautiful views at the temple at the end. About 1.3 kms long walk to the temple at the end. One could easily spend 4-5 hours enjoying views along the way and the panoramic views from the peak. Way is well marked and paved.

Very beautiful temple at the top of a hill. 2.5 km total trek. Very windy. Must visit.

Proper structure of the chapel was built in 1863 before which it was a wooden structure. The idea to build a stone structure for the chapel took place in 1863 when Rev. John H. Pratt arrived at Dalhousie. He inspired the tourist Christian Protestant missionaries to build a permanent church building at this place. The architecture of the church is similar to the Roman Catholic's Church of England; the only difference is that the St. John's Church belongs to the Protestants community.

Situated at Gandhi Chowk ,this church is a reminder of our colonial past. Nice to visit however one has to remove footwear to go inside. The church grounds have really old and majestic pine trees . However plastic and garbage is strewn everywhere and we were surprised to find it unclean as we had visited on Easter Sunday .

Old church with a calming vibe. Usually empty but worth a quick visit.

St. John's church is in gandhi chowk at Dalhousie, church is very famous place amongst tourists. Very old church in this town built in 18th century.

St. John's Church, Dalhousie is a historic church located in the hill station of Dalhousie, in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the oldest churches in the region and holds significant religious and architectural importance. Constructed in the year 1863, St. John's Church was built during the British colonial period and reflects the colonial architecture of that era. The church is dedicated to St. John, the Baptist, and has been serving as a place of worship for Christians in the area for over a century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows that depict scenes from the Bible. It has a tall bell tower and an impressive facade, with a white exterior and sloping roof. The interiors are adorned with wooden pews, religious artifacts, and a serene atmosphere. St. John's Church is not only a place of worship but also a popular tourist attraction in Dalhousie. Visitors come to admire its architecture, soak in the peaceful ambiance, and enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The church is set amidst lush green surroundings, adding to its charm. Apart from its religious significance, St. John's Church also has historical importance. It houses a memorial tablet dedicated to the soldiers of the British Indian Army who served in World War I. The memorial tablet lists the names of the soldiers who lost their lives during the war. If you ever visit Dalhousie, St. John's Church is a place worth exploring. It offers a glimpse into the region's colonial past and provides a serene sanctuary for spiritual contemplation.

A humble structure surrounded by even open hearted locals. It boasts a lovely view of the Himalayan range. This is a really lovely place to sit and relax. The accompanying library is small and shows the history of Dalhousie in pictures. Would rate it 10/10.

Nice place specially in winters Natural beauty is awesome But there is nothing in Dalhousie city Advantages is very near to plains

This church is one of the famous tourist's attractions in Dalhousie which is just opposite Gandhi chowk. The church was not opened due to heavy snowfall so we managed to get in from the back door. As it was fully occupied by snow it was looking even more beautiful. Definitely, this church is a must-visit place.

This church is one of the oldest in the region and one can't miss this while visiting Dalhousie town. The Gandhi Chowk location is easily accessible by road. The church building has its own importance because of being an architectural marvel, apart from the religious importance. It is very popular among tourists who usually spend almost an hour or so to enjoy the surroundings as well. We visited this place almost 18 years ago and still it has the charm due to good maintenance and upkeep. Highly recommended.

Nice beautiful , peaceful church in the centre of city .. can spend time in lawn ... Dalhousie is very nice , cute town with lesser crowd than shimla and manali ..

Located at the altitude of 14800 ft above the sea level Sach Pass is one of the most iconic passes in India. This place is popular amongst people who like to explore the Himalayas. This place is closed most of the time of the year due to heavy snow and there is no way to reach sach pass in winters. It opens usually in April May and closes in late October. Since this place is located in a high altitude area it is advisable to take precautions due to AMS and lack of oxygen. The roads are completely off road no tarmac. So it is definitely one of the most challenging, scary and adventurous destinations. Although conditions were challenging, I personally believe the Kaza Losar Manali route is way more dangerous than this one. When I reached the very top it felt weird in a good way. Although I have been to many higher passes, this pass felt so satisfying and relaxing very similar to Kunzum La (Kunzum Pass)

One of the most amazing off-roads of India. Must have experience for adventurous people

wt a nice place made by nature to test ur driving skills and if u get bored from ur buc life plz visit this beautiful place full of adventure

One of the highest motorable passes in India Best road trip i have done in my life Amazing offroads and views Surprising climate change Experience is fantastic

Very adventurous place to visit must come once in a life

What a place to visit for adventure lovers... Very much rough and unexplored place... The road to Sach Pass is very much dangerous and kind of off road... But after reaching to the top, you'll love it... But it remains open or accessible for only 3-4months...

One of the deadliest passes of all passes in Jammu Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Deadliest why? Because of lack of oxygen and off-roading path all the way. Facts that will discourage you to go there: - 35 KM uphill and 40 km downhill offroad (worst kind of road) -No cellphone network, vehicle mechanical support or stay options on the way. -Weather gets colder and windier as you go up -Some water crossings on the way may be hard to cross and your vehicle may get stuck or lose traction. -Engine will sometime lose torque on uphill climb due to low oxygen. Fact that will encourage you -You can even bring your sedan if you know how to drive and if you know your car well. I did this pass with my swift. Only the underbody cover took hit. - Clean air, beautiful landscape and serene atmosphere -A kind of different experience and achievement -Very quiet and secluded area with only one or two vehicle in sight that too only once in an hour. You can easily have two rounds of physical intercourse in open without anyone seeing you. Please note that only reliable hatchbacks and no nonsense SUVS are preferable. Travelers with sedans and High tech SUVs are to exercise extreme caution.

Love this place... amazing views... Full of adventure #snow

It's a must do ride in one's lifetime. It's damn adventurous but start your ride as early in the morning as possible and calculate distance to your destination at 10kmph speed. We rode 120 kilometres in 13 hours. So better plan well. Don't ride during nights, it's highly dangerous dude to shooting stones and high altitude causing altitude sickness and you wont get any help in the night. We went in September and climate was pleasant. Ride safe!

You will experience the world's most dangerous Road here. And if you go in April Or june you will deliberately ride/drive on black ice. Which is very dangerous and Adventurers at the same time.

Absolutely heaven like place.. literally 4.5 thousand metres above sea level and the road was extremely dangerous.. I was at one point scared to death because of the roads and high peaks without any safety measures but then we reached on top and it was totally worth it. It was literally snow falling when we reached there and extremely cold like seriously.. I have never seen such place in hardcore summer where snow falls like that.. . .

A great adventure that we have on this trip was drive to Sach pass and beyond. The roads are in very poor condition but that is the main thing that gives your adrenaline some high and low. The whole road was just rocks and glacier water on it. Nothing else. Both side you can see maximum 15feet of glacier and the views are beautiful like you cannot compare the beauty of this place to anything elsewhere. After reaching the top we felt like it's the top of the world.