- From Pathankot
- ≈ 100 km (about 3 hrs by road)
- Best time
- March to June and September to November; snow in winter
- Altitude
- ≈ 1,920 m
- Good for families
- Yes — open space for kids
About Khajjiar
Khajjiar is a wide green meadow at about 1,900 m in Chamba district, with a small lake at its centre and dense deodar forest all around. It earned the nickname 'Mini Switzerland of India' in 1992 and a signboard marks the spot. The 12th-century Khajji Nag temple stands at the edge of the meadow, and the Kalatop–Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary lies along the road from Dalhousie. Expect horse rides, zorbing and paragliding on the meadow in season; it's quietest early in the morning.
Highlights
Mini Switzerland
A meadow ringed by deodars.
Khajji Nag temple
12th-century temple at the meadow's edge.
Kalatop forest
Wildlife sanctuary on the Dalhousie road.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
March to June and September to November; snow in winter
How to Reach
By road: about 100 km from Pathankot via Dalhousie, roughly 3 hours; Khajjiar is about 22 km beyond Dalhousie. Nearest railway station: Pathankot. Nearest airport: Kangra (Gaggal).
Local Food
Simple Himachali and North Indian food at stalls and hotels around the meadow.
Stay Options
HPTDC Hotel Devdar and private hotels; many visitors stay in Dalhousie.
Places to see
Top attractions in Khajjiar
Must-visit places in and around Khajjiar.
- 01
Khajjiar
Khajjiar Lake & Meadow
The central meadow and small lake.
- 02
Edge of the meadow
Khajji Nag Temple
Old wooden-roofed temple dedicated to the serpent deity.
- 03
≈ 10 km towards Dalhousie
Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary
Deodar and pine forest with trails and birdlife.
Things To Do
Picnic on the meadow
Zorbing and paragliding
Seasonal; agree prices first.
Forest walk
Short trails around the meadow.
Suggested Itinerary
- 1
Morning
Drive via Dalhousie, reach Khajjiar early.
- 2
Midday
Meadow, lake and Khajji Nag temple.
- 3
Afternoon
Kalatop on the way back to Dalhousie.
Photo Gallery
Travel Tips
Go early — the meadow gets crowded by noon in summer.
Agree prices for horse rides and activities beforehand.
Snow can close the road in winter; check conditions.
