Banikhet is located about seven kilometers from Dalhousie

Dalhousie, India

Dalhousie is a hill station and popular tourist spot in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, India.- Weather :Dalhousie experiences winter-like cold climate throughout the year. Heavy rain with thunder showers are experienced during the period from June to September...

 and is known for the Chamera Hydro-electric Project. The road leading to Dalhousie and Chamba

Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

Chamba is an ancient town in the Chamba district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, in northern India. According to the 2001 Indian census, Chamba has a population of 20,312 people...

bifurcates at Banikhet. Banikhet forms an important part of tourism in Dalhousie.

Geography

Banikhet is situated in the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas at an altitude of 5,500 feet above the sea level. It has daytime temperature of 25°C and the night temperature of about 15°C during summers.

Tourism

Banikhet also possesses a number of tourist attractions that attract tourists from the different parts of the world. Moreover, with the establishment of the NHPC ltd's Chamera Hydro-Electric Project residential and official buildings, it has attained prominence.

Education

Banikhet is an important center of education in Dalhousie region with around 4 schools and the only college in area.