Often called India's Switzerland, the exquisite
glade of Khajjiar (1960m) has a circumference of about 5 km. along its fringes,
thick forests of deodar climb the slopes, and the snow-line rests above these
woods. At Khajjiar there is a 12th century temple dedicated to KhajjI Nag.
Within the temple are life size wooden images of the five Pandav brothers.
ACCESS: Khajjiar is connected by road and is 23 km from Dalhousie and 26 km from Chamba. It is 520 km from Delhi. The closest rail head is at Pathankot, 120 km. The airport at Gaggal in Kangra is at a distance of 180 km. Taxis and buses are available from all these places.
CLIMATE: In winter, the temperature hovers around freezing point with snowfall and heavy woolens are required. In summer, the climate is mild and light woolens / cottons are recommended.
