A saucer-shaped meadow at 1,950m surrounded by deodar forests, with a small lake at its centre. Officially declared India's "Mini Switzerland" — a perfect day trip from Dalhousie or Chamba.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Khajjiar, by time of day.
Morning
- Khajjiar meadow zorbing & paragliding2h 30m · strenuous
- Khajjiar Lake reflection & Khajji Nag Temple1h 30m · easy
- Dainkund Peak sunrise trek (12km)4h · strenuous
Afternoon
- Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary forest walk2h · moderate
About 10h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day3.5h out
- Khajjiar Lake reflection & Khajji Nag Temple · morning, 1.5h
- Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary forest walk · afternoon, 2h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day6.5h out
- Khajjiar meadow zorbing & paragliding · morning, 2.5h
- Dainkund Peak sunrise trek (12km) · morning, 4h
Final day in Khajjiar — adventure activities are clustered here to maximise energy and minimise repeated transit.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Khajjiar tripMust-see highlights
Saucer-shaped meadow (Mini Switzerland)
Khajjiar Lake reflection
Zorbing on the meadow
Paragliding over valley
Khajji Nag Temple
Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary forest walk
Dalhousie day trip (20km)
Dainkund Peak sunrise trek (12km)
Chamba town heritage (20km)
Horse riding on meadow
Chil forest picnic
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Pathankot 95 km · Gaggal (Kangra) 130 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
March – June, September – November
How to get here
Dalhousie → Khajjiar
cab · 1h
₹1,500
approx.
Pathankot → Khajjiar
bus · 4h
₹250
approx.
Nearby attractions
Khajjiar questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Khajjiar?
The best months are October, April, May. March – June, September – November August scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Khajjiar?
Most people spend 1 day in Khajjiar. There are around 4 main things to do, totalling roughly 10 hours of activity.
How do you get to Khajjiar?
The nearest railway station is Pathankot (95 km) and the nearest airport is Gaggal (Kangra) (130 km). The cheapest common route is Pathankot → Khajjiar by bus, about ₹250 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Khajjiar cost?
Stays start around ₹1,800 per night, with food about ₹400 per person per day.
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