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About Khajjiar



Located close to Chamba and Dalhousie, Khajjiar is the perfect place to retreat if you are looking for an overnight stay or a full day�s excursion. The tranquil atmosphere of the place provides you the perfect seclusion which many want during their vacations, short or long. Set amidst lush green forests, Khajjiar is the ideal romantic getaway both for the tourists and for the people residing in adjacent places. To known more about Khajjiar, read on.

View of Khajjiar Town Khajjiar is situated at an altitude of 6500 ft above sea level in the district of Chamba, in Himachal Pradesh, a state of immense tourism potential in Northern India. This place is accessible by well maintained roads and it takes about one and a half hours to reach Khajjiar from Dalhousie and Chamba. Khajjiar is well connected with every corner of the state and Himachal Road Transport Corporation operates bus services, covering the whole state. If you want to travel by air and are eager to know about Khajjar air travel details, then you should get information about it beforehand. The nearest airport from here is at Gaggal (Kangra) at a distance of 134 kms. The nearest railway station from Khajjiar is at Chakki Bank or Pathankot which is situated at a distance of 80kms. Almost all the main stations of India are linked with this railway station.


The history about Khajjiar is equally interesting. In fact, the existence of Khajjiar is closely associated with the rulers of Chamba. Way back in the 6th century, the local Rajput rulers ruled Chamba valley and made it their capital. In the medieval era, Khajjiar became a part of the Mughul Empire and later the Sikhs dominated it. Lastly it was undertaken by the British. On April 15, 1948, it became a part of the state of Himachal Pradesh. The best time to enjoy the Khajjiar tourist attractions is between the months of March and June. When planning your tour to Khajjiar, India, ensure that you are carrying both light and heavy woolen clothes.

Among the tourist attractions of Khajjiar, the most popular is the Khajinag Temple,a revered temple constructed way back in the 12th century. This temple is also known as the Golden Devi temple and is a small shrine devoted to the local female deity.

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