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Hill Station | Nature & Park
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 24 Hours
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 21.6 Kilometers from Dalhousie.
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 to 2 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips Be prepare to give your body a prominent adrenaline rush! Carry a DSLR for some amazing click.

Though there are various places to visit in Dalhousie Khajjiar is one of them. Khajjiar Dalhousie is often called as the ‘Mini Switzerland of India’. The location of this place is 24 km from Dalhousie and gives a beautiful scenic view of the Dhauladhar range of the western Himalayas as it is set in the foothills.

Khajjiar is set against the beautiful backdrop of the pines, deodars, and Rhodendron. This is a sub-urban town near Dalhousie that provides each of its tourists a beautiful blend of lush greenery that is spread in acres, wild forests, and lakes, and pastoral grounds as well. The location of this town is an elevation of 6,500 feet and gives a picturesque view making an everlasting impression on the tourists.

Khajjiar is the best place for adventure seekers and gives infinite choices for adventure sports such as horse riding, paragliding, zorbing, trekking, and what more! This is the place of mandatory visit for the tourists coming to Dalhousie. Remember that Khajjiar is closed during the winter sometimes because of the heavy downpour of snow.

Things to do in Khajjiar:

Khajjiar is such a beautiful place that will definitely not forget to make sure that you spell ‘WOW’! Khajjiar is one of the most beautiful places in Himachal Pradesh as well as one of the most visited tourist destinations. While visiting Khajjiar in Dalhousie, you can do and visit several such things that would be treasured forever in your memories.

Have a look at the following list one should definitely visit while they are on the vacay:

Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary
Panch Pandav tree
Khajjiar Lake Kailash Village
Khajji Nag Temple
Tibetan Handicrafts center
Himachal Pradesh State handicrafts center
Nine-hole golf course
Dhauladhar range
Panchpula, Chatryara
Dainkund Peak
ShubhashBaoli
Dal lake, Dharamshala
GanjiPahadi, Barkota

Make sure all these places while visiting Khajjiar. And DALHOUSIE TOUR PACKAGES must include this place for sure indeed.

Paragliding in Khajjiar:

Khajjiar is a perfect break out at weekends. If you are someone who is more into adventure sports then you must prepare yourself to go for paragliding. It is a 2 days trip. A paragliding trip will cost you ranging from RS3000/- to RS 4000/- in Indian Money.

Most of the organizers keep day 1 for sight-seeing and day 2 for paragliding. Khajjiar is an offbeat spot that is perfect for a weekend getaway, recreation, indulging in the moments, viewing the breath-taking Kailash and you are good to go! Freshen up your mind and soul!

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5 places to visit & things to do in Dalhousie

Chamera Lake
Dainkund Peak
Ganji Pahari
Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary
Panchpula