Dalhousie's tourist places are mostly spread across its two main hubs — Gandhi Chowk and Subhash Chowk — with a handful of short walks and viewpoints filling out a typical day of sightseeing.
Mall Road
The town's main promenade, lined with shops, cafes, and the usual mix of souvenir stalls. Most itineraries start or end here, and it connects fairly easily on foot to several of the other stops below.
St. John's Church and St. Francis Church
Two of the more visible reminders of Dalhousie's colonial-era history, both still active and open to visitors. St. John's, near Gandhi Chowk, is the older of the two; St. Francis sits closer to Subhash Chowk.
Gandhi Chowk and Subhash Chowk
The town's two central squares, each with its own cluster of shops and places to sit for a while. Local buses and taxis typically use one or the other as a starting point, so most sightseeing routes pass through at least one.
Panchpula and Satdhara
Short, easy walks a little outside the main town centre, both built around natural springs. Panchpula in particular is a common early-morning or evening stop — close enough not to need a full excursion.
Dainkund Peak
The highest point in the immediate area, and a popular sunrise or sunset spot on a clear day, with views extending toward the plains on one side and the higher Himalayan ranges on the other. It involves a short trek from the road, so it's worth checking conditions before heading up, especially outside summer.
Most visitors cover Mall Road, one or both churches, and one of the shorter walks in a single day, saving Dainkund Peak and any day trips further out — Khajjiar among them — for a separate day.