Our Story · Since 1970
More than five decades of educational excellence.
Where the story began
Dalhousie Public School began in 1970 with just ten students in Moti Tibba, Dalhousie.
What began as a small school in the Himalayas has grown across generations and milestones, while remaining connected to the values it was founded on. Today, that journey continues across two campuses.
A journey through the years
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The first session.
Dalhousie Public School began with 10 students in Moti Tibba, Dalhousie.
1970
The first session.
Dalhousie Public School began with 10 students in Moti Tibba, Dalhousie.
1972
Our forever home.
The institute shifted to its current location and built pivotal academic amenities.
1986
A new mentor.
Dr. (Capt.) G. S. Dhillon took premature retirement from the esteemed 2 Para Special Forces in the army and took charge of the school.
1990
National Cadet Corps introduced.
The introduction of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) enriched the school’s offerings, fostering holistic development.
2004
34th Founders Day.
The Founders’ Day saw the distinguished presence of Chief of Army Staff, Gen N. C. Vij, PVSM, UVSM, ADC, as the Chief Guest.
2007
Computer Literacy Award.
The school was honoured with the Computer Literacy award by the Ministry of Information and Technology.
2010
National Teacher's Award.
Dr. (Capt.) G. S. Dhillon, the Director and Principal, was bestowed with the National Teacher’s Award by the President of India, marking a pinnacle of educational leadership.
2010
Trip to NASA.
Annual visits of students to the Kennedy Space Center, NASA, were initiated.
2012
42nd Founders Day.
Air Chief Marshal N. A. K. Browne, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, graced the Founders’ Day as the Chief Guest.
2013
Blessed by His Holiness.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited the school, engaging in enlightening interactions with all students.
2014
Tallest flag in Himachal.
A 108 ft national flag mast, the tallest in Himachal Pradesh at the time, was inaugurated. Vice Admiral Anurag G. Thapliyal, AVSM & BAR, Director General, Indian Coast Guard, presided over the ceremony.
2015
Awarded for contribution to education.
Balkan-ji-Bari, the NGO recognised by the United Nations for its contributions to education, bestowed its highest award upon the Chairman and Director.
2016
Beeji's Park inaugurated.
Beeji’s Park, a tribute to all mothers, was inaugurated by Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff.
2023
Golden Jubilee celebrated.
The Golden Jubilee Founders’ Day saw the Chief of the Air Staff commemorate the milestone and inaugurate a state-of-the-art indoor shooting range.
2025
Launch of New Chandigarh Campus.
In April 2025 the New Chandigarh Campus opened its doors, keeping the core principle of the Dalhousie school: the importance of nature to its educational philosophy.
The whole child for the whole future
Nature gives Dalhousie its setting.
The whole-child philosophy gives it its purpose.
The philosophy behind Dalhousie, in the words of those who carry it forward
From our principals
In the mountains, children learn that character is built one day at a time: in how they rise, how they work and how they look after one another.
A school should be a place where every child is known, every voice is heard, and every learner is encouraged to discover their own potential.
