Khajjiar : Himachal Pradesh

Khajjiar is famous for the popular Khajji Naga shrine dedicated to the serpent god from which the name is believed to have been derived. Khajjiar with its 1.5 km. long and 1 km. wide ground amidst the thick deodar forest is like a magical paradise. Khajjiar has the thick forest of the Kalatop sanctuary surrounding its soft green grass. Many outskirts branches off from Khajjiar ground and reach to nearby small villages. A number of budget, deluxe and premium hotels are situated around Khajjiar.

History of Khajjiar :

The magical paradise Khajjiar sets you free in a different world of peace and enjoyment, and you simply don't want to leave. No wilderness in Himachal is so easily accessible and beautiful as Khajjiar. Khajjiar is easily approachable from Delhi, Punjab and Chandigarh as well as from other important places of Himachal. A fine road leads to Khajjiar from Dalhousie and Chamba. Tourism in Khajjiar offers peaceful and memorable holiday experience. The fine walks in or around the ground and refreshing weather make Khajjiar ideal for a peaceful holiday experience and Honeymoon as well. You can also enjoy horse riding.

Things to do in Khajjiar :

Khajjiar has much to explore around the large ground. There are villages situated on the nearby slopes of Khajjiar and provide magnificent view of Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal Mountains Ranges. On a clear day, one can easily see Mountain Kailash from Khajjiar ground. Khajjiar is well situated in the Kalatop Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary and provide tourists with an opportunity to explore wild life around Khajjiar area. This wildlife sanctuary is easily approachable from Khajjiar and from Dalhousie as well.

Khajjiar is a fine place situated in the middle of dalhousie and Chamba and offers a memorable holiday experience, especially for honeymoon andpeaceful stay in the lap of Himalaya. Khajjiar with its beautiful lush green ground, lake, fine walks and two nearby major destinations qualifies as a worthy place to visit. If you are visiting Dalhousie or Chamba, never forget to spend at least a day in Khajjiar.

It is popular destination with trekkers too. The hamlet serves as the starting point for treks to Chamba, Dalhousie, Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary, etc. Trekking is the best way to explore the Khajjiar. Zorbing, a popular recreational activity that involves rolling downhill from inside a plastic orb, is a popular activity in Khajjiar during April-May.