Khajjiar
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Khajjiar

Mini Switzerland of India

Recommended

1 day

Best time

March – June,

Entry fee

Free

Food / day

400

About

A saucer-shaped meadow at 1,950m surrounded by deodar forests, with a small lake at its centre. Officially declared India's "Mini Switzerland" — a perfect day trip from Dalhousie or Chamba.

Must-see highlights

Saucer-shaped meadow (Mini Switzerland)
Khajjiar Lake reflection
Zorbing on the meadow
Paragliding over valley
Khajji Nag Temple
Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary forest walk
Dalhousie day trip (20km)
Dainkund Peak sunrise trek (12km)
Chamba town heritage (20km)
Horse riding on meadow
Chil forest picnic

On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Pathankot 95km · Gaggal (Kangra) 130km

Nearby attractions

Khajjiar LakeKalatop Wildlife SanctuaryKhajji Nag TempleDalhousie (24km)

How to get here

DalhousieKhajjiar

cab · 1h

1,500

approx.

PathankotKhajjiar

bus · 4h

250

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

March – June, September – November

Nearest Transport

Pathankot95 km
Gaggal (Kangra)130 km

Stay Options

budget1,000/night
mid2,500/night
luxury6,000/night

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