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Hill Stations
In India
Khajjiar
KHAJJIAR (Introduction)
Khajjiar, located at an altitude of 1960 m, is often called
the Switzerland of India, with its rolling meadows, majestic
deodars, bubbly streams, and the sheer opulence of its natural beauty.
The snow - line appears above its lush woods, and at the very centre
of this divine glade, is a lake fed by countless streams that criss
- cross the area.
Khajjiar's
is located between
Dalhousie and Chamba,It
is a major
landmark is a 12th century, golden - domed temple dedicated to Khajjinag,
which houses huge, lifesize wooden images of the 5 Pandava brothers.
KHAJJIAR (Location)
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. Khajjiar is 22 km from Dalhousie and 24
km from Chamba.
KHAJJIAR
(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.
TOURIST
SPOTS
The Lake
Set in the rolling green turf is a small lake. One gets out
of the car to go to the lake but the ground seems to give way. The
earth is 'spongy' due to dense growth of weed called 'vacha' over
which dust has formed a thick layer of earth.
Khajinag temple
Khajjiar,
known as one of the most charming spots in the Himalayas, derives
its name from its ancient, golden-domed temple of Khajinag.
The 12th-century Khajinag temple is a small shrine dedicated
to the local Goddess or the Devi. This temple is also known as the
Golden Devi temple, as it is adorned with a golden dome and spire.
Pilgrims visiting the Chamba valley often come to this temple.
Nine
Hole Golf course
A nine-hole golf course is an added attraction at Khajjiar.
KHAJJIAR(Climate)
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.
VISITING
TIME
The best time to visit Khajjiar is between March and
June
KHAJJIAR
(Excursion)
Chamba
The town of Chamba is 24 km from Khajjiar. Chamba is located
in a picturesque valley, amongst the Shivalik ranges and is famous
for its medieval temples.
Dalhousie
The hill station of Dalhousie is 22 km from Khajjiar and
is a popular summer retreat set amongst the lower Himalayan ranges.
KHAJJIAR
(How To Get There)
By air: The nearest airport is at Gaggal, in Kangra
( 180 km ).
By rail: The nearest railhead is at Pathankot ( 120 km ).
By road: Khajjiar is connected by road, and is 26 km from
Delhi and 24 km from Chamba.
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