Subhas Chandra Bose spent blissful six months in Dalhousie in 1937, after his release from house arrest, which he was subjected to by the British after his return from exile in Europe. In Dalhousie, he sought respite and medical attention. Dr. Dharamvir, about whom we had blogged in a previous post, played a crucial role during this critical phase of Bose's life, providing medical care and personal support. The hill station nestled in the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas provided him with a much-needed respite and played a crucial role in his recovery and rejuvenation. It is said that he often contemplated and meditated in seclusion and Dalhousie provided him a temporary sanctuary to reflect, recuperate, and strategize his future. The medicinal properties of the spring water at Subhash Baoli are believed to have contributed to his wellness. My brief stay in Dalhousie was marked by a visit to the place Subhas Bouli as a pilgrimage. The Subhas Chawk bears his tall statue as the supreme commander of the Azad Hind Army. He stayed in a guest house for about 7 months. The Bouli is now almost dry and the place is not maintained well. The approach road is extremely narrow and broken. However, it is still a secluded spot, and the view of the mountains is a joy to behold.
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