Northwest corner of Himachal Pradesh is a well-kept secret, Khajjiar is full of natural beauty, tranquility, and culture. This is a beautiful hill station commonly referred to as Mini Switzerland of India, which is 6,500 ft above the sea level and a perfect escape to the city life. All adventure seekers, nature lovers, and cultural enthusiasts will get a rejuvenating combination of scenic beauty and immersion in Khajjiar.
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| Sun Rise View |
Nature at its Best
The landscape is the most interesting about Khajjiar. The thick deodar and pine forests are the green lush meadows, which are an ideal landscape that may have been taken out of a fairytale book. The meadow is encircled by a tiny lake, the Khajjiar Lake which reflects the trees and the sky at the center of the meadow further contributing to the silence of the place. The place has snow capped Dhauladhar mountains surrounding it and serves as a dramatic backdrop to the place changing with seasons.
Among the most interesting facts about Khajjiar is that it looks like Switzerland.Indeed, a signboard was hoisted here by a Swiss envoy in 1992, and officially named Khajjiar the Mini Switzerland of India. The analogy is quite justified the green grassy hills and the fir woods are so much like the European country.
Activities and Adventures
Although it seems peaceful, Khajjiar presents numerous adventures to the adventure lovers. Zorbing, horse riding, and paragliding are some of the activities that tourists like; most of the activities are conducted during the summer. The meadows have gentle slopes thus making it the perfect place to carry out such activities since in addition to being exciting, it also provides breathtaking views.
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| Fun Activities |
Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary is a few kilometers and it provides good trekking paths to dense forests to the people who like trekking. The sanctuary is rich with flora and fauna including the Himalayan black bears, leopards and other kind of birds. It is a wonderful day trip and even the beginner and the experienced trekkers can use the well maintained trails.
Cultural Significance
Khajjiar is not only source of natural beauty but also the source of historical and religious importance. Among the best is the Khajji Nag Temple that was constructed in the 12 th century. The temple is dedicated to the serpent god, Khajji Nag and has an unusual mixture of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The ceilings and the walls are carved in wood and painted with scenes of the Mahabharata and it is a very interesting place to visit by both the history lovers and the spiritual traveler.
Best Time to visit
Khajjiar is an all-year round tourist destination and the experience in different seasons is different. The most popular period to visit are during summer (April to June) when the weather is pleasant and the skies are clear, this is the best time to do sightseeing and outdoor activities. The months of July to September are monsoon which is green and beautiful but sometimes traveling is disrupted by landslides. Khajjiar is a magical snowy paradise in winter (October to February) and this is a magical experience to anyone who loves cold weather and snow clad sceneries.
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| Rainy weather at Khajjar |
Khajjiar is a well connected region via road and it can be accessed through major towns like Delhi, Chandigarh and Pathankot. The nearest big town is Dalhousie that is about 22 kilometers. Between Dalhousie and Khajjiar taxi and buses run regularly and the route is very easy and beautiful. The nearest railway station is Pathankot railway station at about 95 kilometers away and nearest airport is Gaggal Airport near Dharamshala..
Conclusion
Khajjiar is a nature retreat visit, a cultural experience, and an adventure that is relaxing and refreshing. It is one of the destinations that everyone would want to visit in Himachal Pradesh due to the beautiful sceneries, good weather and conducive environment. Whatever may be the occasion, whether a romantic tour, a family tour or even a solo tour, Khajjiar will provide you with an experience which you will never forget but will also find fresh.
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