Often
called India's Switzerland, the exquisite glade of Khajjiar (1960m) has
circumference of about 5 km. Along its fringes, this forests of deodar
climb the slopes, the snow-line rests above these woods and in the center
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 Khajjinag.
Within the temple are lifesize wooden images of the five Pandav brothers.
Climate
:In winter, the temperature hovers around freezing point
with snowfalls, heavy woolens are required. In summer, the climate is mild
and light woolens/cottons are recommended.
Getting
there : Khajjiar is connected by road and is 26 km
from Dalhousie and 24 km from Chamba. It is 520 km from Delhi. The closest
railhead is at Pathankot, 120 km away. The airport at Gaggal in Kangra is
at a distance of 180 km. Taxies and buses are available from these places.
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