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Khajjair
Often called India's Switzerland, the exquisite glade of Khajjiar (1960m) has a circumference of about 5 km. Along its fringes, thick forests of deodar climb the slopes, the snow-line rests above these woods and in the centre of the glade, is a small lake fed by streams that traverse the green carpet. At Khajjiar there is a 12th century temple dedicated to Khajjair. Within the temple are lifesize wooden images of the five Pandav brothers.
In winter, the temperature hovers around freezing point with snowfalls, heavy woollens are required. In summer, the climate is mild and light woollens/cottons are recommended.
Khajjiar 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. Fed by slim streams, this small lake rests in the center of the large glade of Khajjiar. The glade and the lake are held sacred to 'Khajjinag'- after whom the place is named.
KhajiNag Temple
A little away from the lake is the temple of Khajji Nag belonging to 12th century A.D. In the mandapa of the temple one can see the images of the Pandavas and the defeated Kaurvas hanging from the roof of the circumambulatory path. The sanctum of the temple has been beautifully carved from wood.
Nine Hole Golf course
A nine-hole golf course is an added attraction at Khajjiar.
Kalatope Wildlife Sanctuary
The Kalatope wildlife sanctuary, (2,440m) area is the habitat of a variety of fauna including the leopard, black bear, goral, barking deer, monal and koklash pheasant and the chakor. It is 30 km from Dalhousie. Entry fee for sanctuary Rs 100, to be obtained from the Forest Checkpost, Lakkar Mandi Forest Rest House Permit Contact Divisional Forest Officer (Wildlife), Chamba, Trekkers can stay at the Forest Rest House.
Air
Nearest airport is at Gaggal in Kangra 134 km. via 'Siunta' and Amritsar 213 km.
Rail
The nearest railhead is Pathankot, which is well connected to Amritsar, Jammu, Delhi and Jalandhar.
Road
Almost each and every part of the state is linked by roads. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation is running its buses covering the whole state. There is huge network of HRTC to cater the needs of the people. Khajjiar is a small tourist spot, and can only be reached by road. It is well connected with other towns in the Chamba valley. Buses from Chamba take 1½ hour and from Dalhousie also 1½ hour stop at this picnic spot. Travelers can also hire taxis from either Dalhousie or Chamba to reach here. One can explore the pristine beauty of this spot by taking a walk in the meadow and around the small pond.
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