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DISTANCES
/ LOCATION
- Chamba
to Khajjiar : 20 Kms
- Kalatop
to Khajjiar : 13 Kms
- Dalhousie
to Khajjiar : 23 Kms
- Bharmour
to Khajjiar : 85 Kms
- New Delhi
to Khajjiar : 570 Kms
- Chandigarh
to Khajjiar : 352 Kms
- Patahnkot
to Khajjiar : 103 Kms
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Often
called India's Switzerland, the exquisite glade of Khajjiar
(1960m) has circumference of about 5 km. Khajjiar highlights
Himachal Pradesh's rich treasures of natural beauty. In
the center of grassy meadow, 1.5 kms long and 1 km wide,
and surrounded by cedar forest, a small lake, called Kund,
that forms center-piece of Khajjiar, exudes a serenity
and charm that can only be rivaled by the hospitable people
of the valley.
Khajjiar
lake is 1900m above sea level and located in Chamba district,
16 kms from Dalhousie and 25 kms from Chamba. Fed by slim
streams, this small lake rests in the center of large
glade of Khajjiar. The glade and the lake are held secred
to khajjinag - after whom the place is named. Khajjiar
has the thick forest of the Kalatope sanctuary surrounding
its soft green grass. Khajjiar offers short and medium
treks, amongst them being treks through forests to Dalhousie
and Chamba. 9-hole golf course can be an enjoyable sporting
spot.
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Khajjiar
:
Khajjinaag Temple, Khajjiar Valley, Apple Orchards
and Jagdamba Temple.
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Chamba
(20 Kms) : Bhuri Singh Museum & Laxminarayan
Temple & many ancient temples.
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Chamera
Lake (40 Kms) : Water Sports
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Kalatop
(13 Kms) : Wild Life Sanctuary
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Dalhousie
(23 Kms) : Town
of hills, pines and oaks.
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Bharmour
(85 Kms) : Known for ancient 84 temples.
HOW
TO REACH SHIMLA?
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ROAD ||
Khajjiar
is connected by road and is 26 km from Dalhousie and 24
km from Chamba. It is 520 km from Delhi.
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TRAIN ||
The closest
railhead is at Pathankot, 120 km away.
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BY AIR ||
The
airport at Gaggal in Kangra is at a distance of 180 km.
CLIMATE
CONDITIONS
In
winter, the temperature hovers around freezing point with
snowfalls, heavy woolens are required. In summer, the
climate is mild and light woolens/cottons are recommended.
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