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Khajjiar

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Khajjiar
A small picturesque saucer-shaped plateau surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests, is one of the 160 places throughout the world to have been designated “Mini Switzerland”. Yes, this is Khajjiar, a tiny tourist resort in Chamba about 24 kms from Dalhousie; at an altitude of 6,500 ft. above sea level. The moment one enters the picturesque Khajjiar, one is welcomed by a yellow Swiss sign for ‘hiking path’ which reads “Mini Switzerland”.22 km. from Dalhausie and 23 km. from Chamba ) A little out of Dalhousie is a beautiful, charming retreat that makes an ideal day excursion or even an overnight visit. Far from any major town, this tranquil spot has a small lake in the centre, on which is a floating island. Fed by slim streams, this small lake rests in the centre of the large glade of Khajjiar. The glade and the lake are held sacred to Khajjinag - after whom the place is named.Khajjiar has the thick forest of the Kalatop sanctuary surrounding its soft green grass. It is 1.5 km long and 1 km wide. It is surrounded by cedar (deodar) forest. This is like a magical paradise.

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dhauladhar ranges
dhauladhar ranges
sceneric view of khajjiar
sceneric view of khajjiar
khajji nag temple inner view
khajji nag temple inner view
pillars in varandah
pillars in varandah
celling view of temple
celling view of temple
khajjiar lake2
khajjiar lake2

History

The history of Khajjiar is linked to the rulers of Chamba. The local Rajput rulers ruled Chamba valley in the 6th century ad and made it their capital city. This region became the part of the Mughal Empire in the medieval period and later came under various Sikh kingdoms. Finally, it was taken over by the British. It became a part of the state of Himachal Pradesh when it came into being on April 15, 1948.


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Geography and Climate

Khajjiar is located in the northwestern part of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is perched at an altitude of 1951 m above sea level.The climate of Khajjiar is alpine Summers (April-June) are mild and winters (November-February) are cold and bitter. It experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July-September.Latitudinal range 32°02´ to 32°04´ N; Longitudinal range 76°01´ to 76°06´E.


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Flora and Fauna

The vegetation consists of Mature mixed Blue Pine and Deodhar forest, with some Green Oak and Tree Rhododendron…. Undergrowth in the forest is well developed, dense in places and with a good cover of grass in November.Fauna of khajjiar includes Bear, Himalayan Black, Cat Leopard, Squirrel, Common Giant Flying, Langur and Blackbird.


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Must see at Khajjiar.

Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary    Khaji nag temple    Khajjiar Lake   


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Cities Near Khajjiar

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Katra    Garhmukteshwar    Panchkula    Amritsar    Ludhiana    Rishikesh    Jhunjhunu    Parwanoo    Moradabad    Bagar    Dharamsala    Dundlod    Alwar    Devprayag    Haridwar    Almora    Hissar    Palampur    Nainital    Delhi   

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Hotels in Khajjiar.

Aroma Camp    Mini Swiss    Royal Residency   

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Cities of Himachal Pradesh

Dharamsala    Khajjiar    Palampur    Parwanoo   

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