Dalhousie
Dainkund, known locally as the 'Singing Hill', is the highest peak near Dalhousie at 2,755 metres and the hike to its summit is the single best outdoor experience the town has to offer. The trail passes through dense forest filled with the sound of wind whistling through the pines (hence the name) and emerges at the Pohlani Mata Temple with panoramic views of the Pir Panjal, Dhauladhar, and even glimpses of the Zanskar range on extremely clear days.
The trail begins from the Bakrota Hills area — hire a local guide or ask your hotel to mark the trailhead on Google Maps, as it is not well-signposted.