Khajjiar which is often described as “Mini Switzerland” is a location made famous through bollywood movies.Some of the bollywood movies shot at this destination include:

1. Wajood
2. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
3. Himalay Putra and
4. Lootera

Destination type: Leisure

Location: Himachal pradesh

History of Khajjiar

1. During 6^th century CE Rajputs ruled Chamba Valley 
2. Khajjiar was capital of  Rajput kingdom
3. Mughals annexed it during medieval period
4. By 19^th century it was part of British Raj
5. Post Indian independence in 1947, Khajjiar became part of state Himachal Pradesh

Activities for tourists

1. Enjoy the Khajjiar lake
2. Try out paragliding or horse riding
3. Visit the Naag temple linked with Mahabharat
4. Have a picnic at Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary
5. Trek from  Khajjiar to Dainkund

How to reach there

Air

Gaggal airport 110 kms away is the nearest airport. There are domestic flights to :

1. New Delhi
2. Chandigarh

Train

Pathankot railway station 96 kms away is the nearest railway station. It has trains to :

1. Delhi
2. Mumbai
3. Amritsar
4. Ahmedabad
5. Kochi

Climate

Summer months of April to June are the best time to visit Khajjiar

Nearby destinations for tour operators / travel agents

1. Dalhousie (24 kms away)
2. Dharamshala ( 122 kms away)
3. Mcleodganj (123 kms away)
4. Pathankot ( 95 kms away)
5. Palampur ( 147 kms away)

Some hotels in Khajjiar with room tariff less than Rs.5000/- per night

Shining Star Resort http://shiningstarkhajjiar.com/

Hotel Ashiana Regency http://www.ashianaregencychamba.com/

Alps Resort Dalhousie https://www.alpshoteldalhousie.com/

Hotel Aroma Palace http://www.hotelaromapalacechamba.com/

Hotel City Heart http://www.hotelcityheartchamba.com/

Hotel Country Resort https://www.countryresort.in/

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