About
Khajjair
The
grassy
meadow
of
Khajjiar
is
situated
at
a
distance
of
approximately
22
km
from
Dalhousie
and
23
from
Chamba.
1.5
km
long
and
1.0
km
broad,
this
tiny
town
is
shaped
like
a
saucer
and
has
seven
emerald-turf
meadows
surrounded
by
dense
pine
and
deodar
and
high
mountains.
It
even
has
a
small
lake
that
is
fed
by
streams
flowing
through
the
spongy
green
carpet
of
Khajjiar.
Often
known
as
'Gulmarg
of
Himachal
Pradesh',
it
has
been
aptly
described
by
Hutchinson
as
-
"Khajjiar
is
a
forest
glade
of
great
beauty,
6,400
feet
above
sea
level".
In
1992,
Mr.
Willy
T.
Blazer,
Vice
Counselor
and
Head
of
Chancery
of
Switzerland
in
India,
named
Khajjiar
'Mini
Switzerland
of
India'
and
put
a
signboard
of
a
yellow
Swiss
hiking
footpath
that
displays
the
distance
of
Khajjiar
from
the
Swiss
capital
'Berne'
as
6,194
km.
With
this,
Khajjiar
became
one
of
the
160
locations
in
the
world
that
resemble
the
topography
of
Switzerland
and
one
of
its
stones
became
the
part
of
the
stone
collage
around
the
Swiss
Parliament,
which
represents
Khajjiar
as
the
'Mini
Switzerland
of
India'.
Khajjiar
was
a
part
of
the
erstwhile
state
of
the
Rajput
rulers
of
Chamba.
In
the
6th
century,
it
served
as
the
capital
of
the
Chamba
rulers.
Thereafter,
it
was
taken
over
by
the
Mughals,
from
which
the
rule
passed
over
to
various
Sikh
kingdoms.
Finally,
British
control
was
established
over
Khajiar
and
with
the
independence,
the
hill
station
became
a
part
of
the
state
of
Himachal
Pradesh.
The
picturesque
beauty
of
the
place,
along
with
its
nine-hole
golf
course,
has
given
a
boost
of
its
travel
and
tourism
industry.
How To Reach
By
Air
The
nearest
airport
from
Khajjar
is
that
of
Gaggal
in
Kangra,
situated
at
a
distance
of
180
km.
Travelers
can
take
a
flight
till
Gaggal
airport
and
from
there,
board
taxis
and
buses
available
for
reaching
Khajjar.
After
the
Gaggal
airport,
the
ones
in
Jammu
and
Amritsar
are
the
next
best
options,
especially
with
their
connectivity
with
the
rest
of
India.
By
Road
Khajjar
is
well
connected
with
most
of
the
cities
of
the
state
with
well-developed
and
sophisticated
roads.
This
place
is
easily
accessible
by
road
and
is
hardly
about
one
and
a
half
hours
driving
from
Dalhousie
and
Chamba.
Himachal
Road
Transport
Corporation
operates
bus
services,
connecting
Khajjar
with
the
major
cities
in
and
around
the
state.
By
Train
Pathankot
is
the
nearest
railhead
for
traveling
to
Khajjar.
The
place
is
situated
at
a
distance
of
80
km
from
the
hill
resort.
Almost
all
the
main
stations
of
India
are
connected
with
this
railway
station.
Buses
and
taxis
could
be
boarded
to
reach
Khajjar
from
Pathakot.
Chandigarh
and
Delhi
are
two
big
cities
near
Khajjar,
you
can
start
your
journey
from.
Details
Khajjiar
is
one
of
the
most
beautiful
hill
resorts
in
Himachal
Pradesh.
Situated
in-between
Dalhousie
and
Chamba
valley,
this
amazing
meadow
serves
as
a
perfect
getaway
destination,
especially
for
those
who
are
looking
for
a
respite
form
the
bustling
city
life.
The
picturesque
locales,
serene
ambience
and
captivating
charm
of
Khajjiar
lure
tourists
from
far
and
wide.
In
this
article,
we
have
provided
information
about
the
main
places
that
you
visit
while
on
a
sightseeing
tour
of
Khajjiar.
Khajinag
Temple
(Golden
Devi
Temple)
The
town
of
Khajjiar
has
been
named
after
its
ancient
temple
of
Khajinag.
Situated
near
the
famous
Khajjiar
Lake,
this
temple
dates
back
to
as
far
back
as
the
12th
century.
The
temple
stands
adorned
with
a
golden
dome
and
spire,
which
has
led
to
the
temple
often
being
called
as
the
'Golden
Devi'
temple.
It
has
wooden
sanctum
with
intricate
carvings.
The
'mandapam'
of
Khajinag
Temple
has
images
of
the
Pandavas
and
the
defeated
Kaurvas,
seen
on
the
roof
of
the
circumambulatory
path
of
the
temple.
The
temple
attracts
many
devotees
and
tourists
alike.
Khajjiar
Lake
Khajjiar
Lake
is
a
small
lake,
surrounded
by
saucer-shaped
lush
green
meadow
and
a
floating
island.
The
dense
growth
of
weed
called
'vacha'
has
made
its
earth
spongy.
Now
the
banks
stand
covered
by
a
thick
layer
of
earth,
formed
by
the
years
of
dust
settling
down
on
the
weeds.
Golf
Course
One
of
the
major
attractions
of
Khajjiar
is
its
huge
nine-hole
golf
course.
People
visiting
the
valley
of
Chamba
make
sure
to
visit
Khajjiar
and
enjoy
the
sport
for
a
while.
