Khajjiar Travel Guide     

One can find Khajjiar in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. Lots of historical significance is attached to Khajjiar because of the Rajpur rulers that had the throne of Chamba. The beauty of Khajjiar gets ameliorated by the grassy meadows because of which Khajjiar is known to be the 'Mini Switzerland'. Khajjiar is peppered with a number of tourist attractions that draw tourists to it from various parts of the world. The attractions are listed below:

Khajjiar Lake

In the proximity of this lake, you have the Khaaji Temple, dedicated to the god named as Khaajinag. The department of environment is making efforts to ameliorate the overall beauty of the lake.

Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary

As you travel from the path from Khajjiar to Dalhousie, you come across the splendid and dense forests of Kalatop that offer you the awesome views of Nature. Since the forest is located at the top of a hill, the name Kalatop holds another meaning as well named as black cap. The amazing forest consists of a number of trees such as Deodar trees, Ban trees, Kail trees as well as Spruce trees. Adventure and wildlife lovers have reasons to rejoice as this forest is home to rich wildlife species. One gets pleased to spot the bird named as Monal Pheasants along with many others. Moreover, a variety of animals such as black bears as well as leopards can be found here.

Khajji Naga Shrine

We know Khajjiar with this name because it was named after a serpent god named as Khajji Nag and therefore, you find the temple of serpent Khajji over here. The temple belongs to the 10th century and consists of finely carved designs that can be spotted over its wooden posts and ceilings. The main formation of the temple is done from limestone quarries. All the designs that can be found over the shrine delineate Kauravas. The place is also marked by the temples of Lord Shiva as well as Goddess Hadimba.

Kailash View and Horse Riding

As you stand over the ground of Khajjiar, you can have the breathtaking view of the Kailash Mountain. The most interesting thing to do in Khajjiar is riding over the back of a horse.

Paanch Pandav Tree

This tree is known ans the Pandav Tree and is unique because in spite of having a single root, the trunk of th tree appears to be divided into five parts. The area surrounding the tree is amazing and worth visiting for every tourist.

Dauladhar Mountains

These are the dense and vast forests that are filled with a number of trees such as Pine trees as well as Deodar trees. The mountains provide you with the awesome views of the mountains that add to the beauty of this place.

Khajjiar Rest Houses:

Most of the rest houses in Khajjiar belong to the British era and they look very appealing to the eyes. As you are there on the Khajjiar ground, you can have a nice glimpse of these houses.

These places to visit in Khajjiar make Khajjiar a worth visiting place for tourists from across the globe. Therefore, do make it a point to come to this place and explore it.