Khajjiar is an angelic hill station in the Indian state of Himachal
Pradesh that comes under the Chamba district. It is placed at the
distance of about 24 km from Dalhousie. It is among the most beautiful hill stations in India visited by number of tourists. A small lake, snowy peaks,
beautiful grasslands, and dense forest make it hotspot and one of the
best tourist places in India. The place is surrounded by
Dhauladhar ranges of the Western Himalayas. Situated at an altitude
of around 6400 feet above sea level, the place is not less than
heaven. In 1992, Mr. Willy t. Blazer, Vice Counselor and Head of
Chancery of Switzerland in India called it "Mini Switzerland"
and attend it on World tourism map.
Khajjiar Lake: It is a beautiful small lake surrounded by cedar trees forest. The lake is at an altitude of 1,920 m above sea level between Dalhousie and Chamba Town.
How to reach Khajjiar
By Road
Places To Stay in Khajjiar
Fast Facts of Khajjiar
Country India
State Himachal
District Chamba
PIN 171305
STD code 01899
Languages Himachali, Hindi,
English
Weather Summer 12 to 25°C,
Winter -10 to 15°C
Places to visit in Khajjiar
Himachal Pradesh is encircled with well known tourist destinations, and Kahjjiar is one of them which is considered the all time best hill station in India. Here are few places of interest adjacent to Khajjiar
Places to visit in Khajjiar
Himachal Pradesh is encircled with well known tourist destinations, and Kahjjiar is one of them which is considered the all time best hill station in India. Here are few places of interest adjacent to Khajjiar
Khajjiar Lake: It is a beautiful small lake surrounded by cedar trees forest. The lake is at an altitude of 1,920 m above sea level between Dalhousie and Chamba Town.
Khajjinag temple: KhajjiNag
temple is one of the oldest temples in the region believed to built
in 12th C. AD. The temple is dedicate to Naga (snake) deity,a local
deity. It is adjacent to lake comprises images of Pandavas and
Kaurvas. The temple has beautiful wooden carving in its sanctum and
also owns some snake idols inside it worshipped by people.
Dauladhar mountains: Khajjiar is
situated at foothills of Dauladhar mountains that enchants the heart
of nature lovers. Panoramic views of the hills, green grasslands are
few characteristic of the place.
How to reach Khajjiar
Dalhousie and Chamba is the nearest
town to Khajjiar which is further well connected by trains and buses
to all major cities in India.
By Air
Gaggal Airport in Kangra is the nearest airport
for the place which is situated at a distance of 18-km and further it is connected with Delhi International Airport. The airport inquiry number is +91-1892-232374.
By Rail
Pathankot Railway Station is the
nearest train station situated at the distance of 120-km away. It falls on the Gurdaspur Road. One can get bus from Pathankot Station to Khajjiar. Pathankot railway enquiry number is (0186) 2220417.
By Road
The place is 26-km away from Dalhousie and
24-km from Chamba, and 520-km from capital Delhi. State transport buses and private cabs are easily available for Khajjiar .
Places To Stay in Khajjiar
Khajjiar owns few hotels and
cottages most of them are being run by HP Tourism. In addition to this, the place also has two rest houses which belong to P.W.D. and Forest Department.There are few other places to stay near to Khajjiar such as Hotel Devdar, Youth hostel, etc.