Khajjiar
Khajjiar, a small tourist resort of Chamba, is India’s own “Mini Switzerland”. Located at an altitude of 6,500 ft above sea level, it is 24 kms from Dalhousie. Nestled at the foothills of the majestic Dhauladhar ranges of the Western Himalayas, Khajjiar has rich dense forests of Deodar, pines and a lush green meadow. For tourists this is the ideal stopover where they can enjoy a welcome break from their daily life amidst breathtaking natural beauty.
The famous Khajji Naga shrine is located here at Khajjiar. It is believed Khajjiar derived its name from this shrine. Intricate images and patterns are designed on the wooden posts and ceilings of the temple which dates back to the 10th century. The architecture of the temple strongly corresponds to the indo-islamic style. A reflection of both is evident here. It is said that the image carvings represent the Kauravas, who were tied up here by the Pandavas. Apart from this, there are other adjoining shrines of Shiva and Hadimba goddess, popular mythological deities of the region. The age old tradition of sacrificing animals is still practiced outside the temple which is one of the major tourist attractions of Khajjiar.
Khajjiar is accessible by roads and is well connected with other towns of the Chamba valley. It is an ideal picnic spot and can be reached by bus from Dalhousie and Chamba within one and half hours. You can also plan a day’s outing from these places to Khajjiar. If you are planning to visit Khajjiar during the summer months, you need to search for the right kind of accommodation beforehand. There are many options, including luxury, medium priced and budget hotels available at Khajjiar. When finalizing on the hotel during your tour to Khajjiar, India, you can check out for the tour packages and other offers which are available. The tour packages are largely dependent on the nature, duration and the type of accommodation required. Most of these places are strategically located and warm hospitality is ensured during your stay. Visiting the different Khajjiar tourist attractions from these hotels is also very convenient.
When to see
Khajjiar Geography and Climate
KHAJJIAR(Climate)
The climate of Khajjiar is alpine Summers (April-June) are mild and winters (November-February) are cold and bitter. It experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July-September.
Best time to visit KhajjiarThe climate of Khajjiar is alpine Summers (April-June) are mild and winters (November-February) are cold and bitter. It experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July-September.
The best time to visit Khajjiar is between March and June
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What to see
Dauladhar mountains:
Dense deodars, pines and lush green meadows are characteristic of Khajjiar. Since Khajjiar is situated at the base of the Dauladhar mountains, the tourists here can get panoramic views of the mountains.
Dauladhar mountains:
Dense deodars, pines and lush green meadows are characteristic of Khajjiar. Since Khajjiar is situated at the base of the Dauladhar mountains, the tourists here can get panoramic views of the mountains.
Khajji Naga Shrine:
Khajjiar has derived its name from the serpent God Khajji Nag and it is also the place where the famous Khajji Naga shrine is located. The temple originated in the 10th century and has intricately designed patterns on its wooden posts and ceilings. The common belief here is that these patterns represent the Kauravas who lost to the Pandavas. The temple was constructed with extracts of limestone quarries which are in plenty at Khajjiar. Few other shrines of Hindu Male Gods like shiva and Females Goddesses Hadimba are also located nearby.
Khajjiar has derived its name from the serpent God Khajji Nag and it is also the place where the famous Khajji Naga shrine is located. The temple originated in the 10th century and has intricately designed patterns on its wooden posts and ceilings. The common belief here is that these patterns represent the Kauravas who lost to the Pandavas. The temple was constructed with extracts of limestone quarries which are in plenty at Khajjiar. Few other shrines of Hindu Male Gods like shiva and Females Goddesses Hadimba are also located nearby.
Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary:
This sanctuary falls on the way from Khajjiar to Dalhousie. Kalatop is a beautiful dense forest where you can get spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. The forest lies at the hilltop. This is perhaps the reason why kalatop was named so as its literal meaning is black cap. Deodar, spruce, kail, ban trees and bushes are the main constituents of this forest. All these provide safe habitat for the different species of wild life. If you are a wild life enthusiast, you should definitely visit this place. Generally Monal Pheasants and other varieties of birds can be frequently seen here. Sometimes you can even spot black bears and leopards in these forests.
This sanctuary falls on the way from Khajjiar to Dalhousie. Kalatop is a beautiful dense forest where you can get spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. The forest lies at the hilltop. This is perhaps the reason why kalatop was named so as its literal meaning is black cap. Deodar, spruce, kail, ban trees and bushes are the main constituents of this forest. All these provide safe habitat for the different species of wild life. If you are a wild life enthusiast, you should definitely visit this place. Generally Monal Pheasants and other varieties of birds can be frequently seen here. Sometimes you can even spot black bears and leopards in these forests.
Khajjiar Lake:
Another notable attraction of the place is the Khajjiar Lake. The Lake is considered to be sacred by the locals and is linked with the deity in the Khaaji temple, Khajjinag. Recently the Department of Environment has taken up the responsibility for further beautification of the lake.
Another notable attraction of the place is the Khajjiar Lake. The Lake is considered to be sacred by the locals and is linked with the deity in the Khaaji temple, Khajjinag. Recently the Department of Environment has taken up the responsibility for further beautification of the lake.
You should watch out for the Himachal Pradesh tour packages if you are planning a tour to Khajjiar. You can also get information about the different Khajjiar hotels if you check out these tour packages. There are many hotels at Khajjiar where you can get comfortable accommodation at reasonable expenses.
How to reach
By Air
The airport at Gaggal in Kangra is at a distance of 160 km, this is the nearest airport. It takers around five hours to reach Khajjiar from this place. As the flights are limited, and location is far off travelers generally avoid air travel.
By Bus/ Taxi: Distances from Khajjiar
| Delhi | 595 Kms | Approximate travel time
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| Chandigarh | 360 Kms | |
| Pathankot | 105 Kms | |
| Shimla | 455 Kms | |
| Chamba | 26 Kms | |
| Dalhousie | 24 Kms |
By Rail
The nearest railhead is Pathankot, 105 km away. Pathankot is on Delhi Jammu Railway line and there are plenty of trains to choose from at different timings.
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