Khajjiar is located at abpout 23 kilometers from Dalhousie by Road and 13 kilometers from Kalatop is known as the Mini Switzerland of India. Khajjiar is placed at about 6400 feet above sea level and according to Hutchison " Khajjiar is the forest glade of great beauty 6400 feet above sea level".
Khajjiar is also referred to as the Gulmarg of Himachal Pradesh. You can see the lush green meadows enveloped by thick pine and cedar forests, grazing herds of sheep, goats and other cattle presenting a beautiful and perfect scenery to you. In the middle of the big meadow, there is a beautiful lake with a floating island in the middle which is a photographer's delight.
Attractions at the Khajjiar
There is a temple of Khajji Nag which belongs to the 12th century AD where in the mantapa you can see the
images of the pandavas and the defeated Kauravas hanging from the roof of the circumambulatory path. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple has been carved from wood.
The main attraction of the place is the open meadow, which is slopy in terrain, one can just roll down to the lake without getting hurt. Children love doing this. Horse riding is also present, you can try your hand at riding the horse if you are interested. This is a beautiful picnic spot and a hit with the locals during a sunny day.
Accommodations available at Khajjiar
There is a hotel and some cottage, where you can stay and also two rest houses of Public Works Department and the Forest Department. At present there are new private hotels also coming up in the area.
How to reach Khajjiar
If you are traveling by air the closest airport is gaggal in the Kangra region near Dharmshala which is about 125 kilometers from Dalhousie. you will have to drive about 23 kilometers more to reach Khajjiar.
The nearest railway station is Pathankot which is about 80 kiloneters from Dalhousie.
Dalhousie is well connected by road as well There is regular bus service but service to the area is limited and the timings keep changing according to the demand.
Taxis and private buses and vehicles are also available to reach Khajjiar from Dalhousie.
