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	'''Khajjiar''' is a [[hill station]], near [[town]] of [[Chamba, Himachal Pradesh\|Chamba]] in [[Chamba district]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]]~~, located~~ approximately {{convert\|24\|km}} from [[Dalhousie, India\|Dalhousie]]~~.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.hillresortsinindia.com/khajjiar.html \|title=Khajjiar Hill Station, Khajjiar Hill Resort~~, Hill Station in Khajjiar, Tourism in Khajjiar, Hill Resort in Khajjiar, Khajjiar Tour, Khajjiar Tourism, Tourism in Khajjiar,Khajjiar Tour Packages \|access-date=25 March 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222171823/http://www.hillresortsinindia.com/khajjiar.html \|archive-date=22 December 2014 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		'''Khajjiar''' is a [[hill station]] near the [[town]] of [[Chamba, Himachal Pradesh\|Chamba]] in [[Chamba district]] of [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]]. Located approximately {{convert\|24\|km}} from [[Dalhousie, India\|Dalhousie]], it lies on a small plateau about 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) above sea level in the foothills of the [[Dhauladhar]] ranges in the Western [[Himalayas]]. It is also part of the [[Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary]].<ref>{{cite web

	~~Khajjiar~~ lies on a small plateau ~~with a small stream-fed lake in the middle that has been covered over with weeds. The hill station is surrounded by meadows and forests. It is~~ about ~~{{convert\|6500\|ft\|m\|order=flip}}~~ above sea level in the foothills of the [[Dhauladhar]] ranges of the Western [[Himalayas]] ~~and peaks can be seen in~~ the ~~distance~~.<ref>{{cite web
	\|url=http://hpchamba.nic.in/destkhajjiar.htm		\|url=http://hpchamba.nic.in/destkhajjiar.htm
	\|title=Chamba Government official website		\|title=Chamba Government official website
	\|accessdate=23 September 2006		\|accessdate=23 September 2006
	\|url-status=dead		\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060716022137/http://hpchamba.nic.in/destkhajjiar.htm
	\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060716022137/http://hpchamba.nic.in/destkhajjiar.htm		\|archivedate=16 July 2006 }}</ref>
	\|archivedate=16 July 2006 }}</ref> ~~It is part of the [[Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary\|Kalatop Khajiar Sanctuary]].~~

	~~Khajiar~~ can be reached from Dalhousie, the nearest major town ~~and hill station, by bus in an hour or so~~. ~~It has~~ a ~~rare~~ combination of three [[ecosystem]]s: [[lake]], [[pasture]], and [[forest]].		Khajjiar can be reached from Dalhousie, the nearest major town. The area features a combination of three [[ecosystem]]s: [[lake]], [[pasture]], and [[forest]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Khajjiar New Page \|url=https://hptdc.in/index.php/khajjiar-new-page/ \|publisher=HP Tourism Development Corporation}}</ref>

	==Mini Switzerland==		==Mini Switzerland==
			On 7 July 1992, Swiss envoy Willy P. Blazer, Vice-Counselor and Head of the Chancery of Switzerland in India brought Khajjiar onto the world tourism map by calling it 'Mini Switzerland'. He also erected a sign featuring a yellow Swiss hiking footpath symbol, showing Khajjiar's distance from the Swiss capital, [[Bern]]: "{{cvt\|6194\|km\|mi\|disp=x\|" or }}. Khajjiar is one of 160 locations worldwide that bear a topographical resemblance to [[Switzerland]]. The envoy also took a stone from Khajjiar, which forms part of a stone collage around the Swiss Parliament building to remind visitors that Khajjiar is the 'Mini Switzerland of India'.<ref name="Himchal" />

	On 7 July 1992, Swiss Envoy Willy P. Blazer, Vice-Counsellor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India brought Khajjiar on the world tourism map by calling it "Mini Switzerland". He also put a sign of a yellow Swiss hiking footpath showing Khajjiar's distance from the Swiss capital [[Bern]]: "{{cvt\|6194\|km\|mi\|disp=x\|" or }}. Khajjiar is among the 160 locations in the world that bears a topographical resemblance with [[Switzerland]]. The counselor also took a stone from Khajjiar which will form part of a stone collage around the Swiss Parliament to remind the visitors of Khajjiar as a "Mini Switzerland of India".<ref name=~~"Himchal" />~~		==Notable sites==

	==~~Accommodation==~~
	~~[[File:Khajjiar during august.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Khajjiar during August]]~~
	~~[[File:Khajjiar view 1.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Khajjiar view]]~~
	There is a hotel and some cottages run by HP Tourism at Khajjiar where the tourists can stay. Besides that, there are two rest houses, one each of P.W.D. and Forest Department. A couple of private hotels have also come up, which do not match the above places in terms of location and amenities.<ref name=Himchal/>

	~~==Travel==~~
	~~Most tourists travel to Khajjiar by private or rented vehicles. Bus service to and from Khajjiar is limited and timing changes according to local demands.<ref name=Himchal/>~~

	~~==Places of interest==~~
	The best entertainment in Khajjiar is to walk around the lake or to go for long walks in the thick pine forests. In winter there is snow which can be up to {{cvt\|3\|ft\|mm\|order=flip}} of height. Children enjoy this place because of the freedom of movement and the sloped terrain which permits them to roll down to the lake without getting hurt. Some other attractions include horse riding and paragliding. There is a huge Hanuman Statue and a park.<ref name=Himchal/>

	~~===Dauladhar mountains===~~
	Dense [[Cedrus deodara\|deodar]]s, [[pine]]s and lush green meadows are characteristics of Khajjiar. Since Khajjiar is situated at the base of the Dauladhar mountains, the tourists here can get panoramic views of the mountains.

	===Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary===		===Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary===
	{{main\|Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary}}		{{main\|Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary}}
	The Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary ~~which has~~ a wide variety of flora and fauna~~. It is densely covered with [[Deodar forests\|deodar]] and [[fir]] forest. The place is a favourite spot for picnics and trekking~~.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Himachal Tourism\|url=http://himachaltourism.gov.in/nature_sanctuaries.php\|website=himachaltourism.gov.in\|accessdate=25 November 2017}}</ref>		The Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Himachal Tourism\|url=http://himachaltourism.gov.in/nature_sanctuaries.php\|website=himachaltourism.gov.in\|accessdate=25 November 2017}}</ref>

	===Khajjiar Lake===		===Khajjiar Lake===
	{{main\|Khajjiar Lake}}		{{main\|Khajjiar Lake}}
	Khajjiar Lake is a small lake, surrounded by saucer-shaped ~~lush green~~ meadow and a floating island. The ~~dense~~ growth of weed called [[Acorus calamus\|vacha]] has made ~~its~~ earth spongy. ~~Now~~ the banks ~~stand~~ covered by a thick layer of earth, formed by ~~the~~ years of dust settling ~~down~~ on the weeds.		Khajjiar Lake is a small lake surrounded by a saucer-shaped meadow and a floating island. The growth of a weed called [[Acorus calamus\|vacha]] has made the earth spongy. Over time, the banks have been covered by a thick layer of earth formed by years of dust settling on the weeds.

	===Khajji Nag temple===		===Khajji Nag temple===
	A little away from the lake is the ~~temple of~~ Khajji Nag ~~belonging to~~ the 12th century CE ~~made~~ by the king of Chamba~~, Prithvi Singh~~. The temple ~~has~~ a golden dome ~~due to which it is~~ also known as Golden Devi Temple. ~~In the~~ ''[[mandapa]]'' ~~of the temple~~ one can see the images of the [[Pandavas]] and the defeated [[Kauravas]] hanging from the roof of the circumambulatory path. The sanctum of the temple ~~has been~~ carved from wood.<ref name=Himchal/> This temple is dedicated to snake ([[Nāga]]) worship and ~~there are some~~ snake idols ~~inside~~. ~~The temple also houses~~ idols of [[Shiva]] and the Goddess Hadimba.		A little away from the lake stands the Khajji Nag Temple, built in the 12th century CE by Prithviraj Singh I, the king of Chamba. The temple features a golden dome, also known as Golden Devi Temple. Inside ''[[mandapa]],'' one can see the images of the [[Pandavas]] and the defeated [[Kauravas]] hanging from the roof of the circumambulatory path. The sanctum of the temple is carved from wood.<ref name=Himchal/> This temple is dedicated to snake ([[Nāga]]) worship, and it houses several snake idols. Additionally, there are idols of [[Shiva]] and the Goddess Hadimba.

	~~==Trekking==~~
	Khajjiar offers numerous trekking opportunities. Khajjiar to Dainkund is a {{convert\|3.5\|km\|adj=on}} easy to moderate trek. The trek starts {{convert\|6\|km}} from Khajjiar on the Dalhousie-Khajjiar road and ends at Pholani Devi Temple at Dainkund. This trek with a well-defined trail and moderate ascent is an excellent trek for beginners and children. The trek offers excellent views and a beautiful camping site.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.inditramp.com/magazine/dainkund-to-khajjiar-day-trek\|title=Lookup Caller ID Instantly \| Phone Number Search}}</ref>

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	*[http://expertbulletin.com/khajjiar-himachal-pradesh/ Expert Bulletin Khajjiar Travel guide]

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	'''Khajjiar''' is a [[hill station]] in [[Chamba district]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]], located approximately {{convert\|24\|km}} from [[Dalhousie, India\|Dalhousie]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.hillresortsinindia.com/khajjiar.html \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=25 March 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222171823/http://www.hillresortsinindia.com/khajjiar.html \|archive-date=22 December 2014 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		'''Khajjiar''' is a [[hill station]] in [[Chamba district]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]], located approximately {{convert\|24\|km}} from [[Dalhousie, India\|Dalhousie]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.hillresortsinindia.com/khajjiar.html \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=25 March 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222171823/http://www.hillresortsinindia.com/khajjiar.html \|archive-date=22 December 2014 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	Khajjiar ~~sits~~ on a small plateau with a small stream-fed lake in the middle that has been covered over with weeds. The hill station is surrounded by meadows and forests. It is about {{convert\|6500\|ft\|m\|order=flip}} above sea level in the foothills of the [[Dhauladhar]] ranges of the Western [[Himalayas]] and peaks can be seen in the distance.<ref>{{cite web		Khajjiar lies on a small plateau with a small stream-fed lake in the middle that has been covered over with weeds. The hill station is surrounded by meadows and forests. It is about {{convert\|6500\|ft\|m\|order=flip}} above sea level in the foothills of the [[Dhauladhar]] ranges of the Western [[Himalayas]] and peaks can be seen in the distance.<ref>{{cite web
	\|url=http://hpchamba.nic.in/destkhajjiar.htm		\|url=http://hpchamba.nic.in/destkhajjiar.htm
	\|title=Chamba Government official website		\|title=Chamba Government official website
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	==Places of interest==		==Places of interest==
	The best entertainment in Khajjiar is to walk around the lake or to go for long walks in the thick pine forests. In winter there is snow which can be up to {{cvt\|3\|ft\|mm\|order=flip}} of height. Children enjoy this place because of the freedom of movement and the sloped terrain which permits them to roll down to the lake without getting hurt. ~~Another attraction is~~ horse riding. There is a huge Hanuman Statue and a park.<ref name=Himchal/>		The best entertainment in Khajjiar is to walk around the lake or to go for long walks in the thick pine forests. In winter there is snow which can be up to {{cvt\|3\|ft\|mm\|order=flip}} of height. Children enjoy this place because of the freedom of movement and the sloped terrain which permits them to roll down to the lake without getting hurt.Some other attractions include horse riding, paragliding for adventure lovers. There is a huge Hanuman Statue and a park.<ref name=Himchal/>

	===Dauladhar mountains===		===Dauladhar mountains===

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'''Khajjiar''' is a [[hill station]] in [[Chamba district]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]], located approximately {{convert|24|km}} from [[Dalhousie, India|Dalhousie]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hillresortsinindia.com/khajjiar.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=25 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222171823/http://www.hillresortsinindia.com/khajjiar.html |archive-date=22 December 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Khajjiar sits on a small plateau with a small stream-fed lake in the middle that has been covered over with weeds. The hill station is surrounded by meadows and forests. It is about {{convert|6500|ft|m|order=flip}} above sea level in the foothills of the [[Dhauladhar]] ranges of the Western [[Himalayas]] and peaks can be seen in the distance.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://hpchamba.nic.in/destkhajjiar.htm
|title=Chamba Government official website
|accessdate=23 September 2006
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060716022137/http://hpchamba.nic.in/destkhajjiar.htm
|archivedate=16 July 2006 }}</ref> It is part of the [[Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary]].

Khajjiar can be reached from Dalhousie, the nearest major town and hill station, by bus in an hour or so. It has a rare combination of three [[ecosystem]]s: [[lake]], [[pasture]] and [[forest]].

==Mini Switzerland==

On 7 July 1992, Swiss Envoy Willy P. Blazer, Vice Counselor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India brought Khajjiar on the world tourism map by calling it "Mini Switzerland". He also put a sign of a yellow Swiss hiking footpath showing Khajjiar's distance from the Swiss capital [[Berne]]: "{{cvt|6194|km|mi|disp=x|" or }}. Khajjiar is among the 160 locations in the world that bear topographical resemblance with [[Switzerland]]. The counselor also took from Khajjiar a stone which will form part of a stone collage around the Swiss Parliament to remind the visitors of Khajjiar as a "Mini Switzerland of India".<ref name="Himchal" />

==Accommodation==
[[File:Khajjiar during august.jpg|thumb|400px|Khajjiar during August]]
[[File:Khajjiar view 1.jpg|thumb|300px|Khajjiar view]]
There is a hotel and some cottages run by HP Tourism at Khajjiar where the tourists can stay. Besides that, there are two rest houses one each of P.W.D. and Forest Department. A couple of private hotels have also come up, which do not match the above places in terms of location and amenities.<ref name=Himchal/>

==Travel==
Most tourists travel to Khajjiar by private or rented vehicles. Bus service to and from Khajjiar is limited and timing changes according to local demands.<ref name=Himchal/>

==Places of interest==
The best entertainment in Khajjiar is to walk around the lake or to go for long walks in the thick pine forests. In winter there is snow which can be up to {{cvt|3|ft|mm|order=flip}} of height. Children enjoy this place because of the freedom of movement and the sloped terrain which permits them to roll down to the lake without getting hurt. Another attraction is horse riding. There is a huge Hanuman Statue and a park.<ref name=Himchal/>

===Dauladhar mountains===
Dense [[Cedrus deodara|deodar]]s, [[pine]]s and lush green meadows are characteristic of Khajjiar. Since Khajjiar is situated at the base of the Dauladhar mountains, the tourists here can get panoramic views of the mountains.

===Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary===
{{main|Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary}}
The Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary which has a wide variety of flora and fauna. It is densely covered with [[Deodar forests|deodar]] and [[fir]] forest. The place is a favorite spot for picnics and trekking.<ref>{{cite web|title=Himachal Tourism|url=http://himachaltourism.gov.in/nature_sanctuaries.php|website=himachaltourism.gov.in|accessdate=25 November 2017}}</ref>

===Khajjiar Lake===
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Khajjiar Lake is a small lake, surrounded by saucer-shaped lush green meadow and a floating island. The dense growth of weed called [[Acorus calamus|vacha]] has made its earth spongy. Now the banks stand covered by a thick layer of earth, formed by the years of dust settling down on the weeds.

===Khajji Nag temple===
A little away from the lake is the temple of Khajji Nag belonging to the 12th century CE made by the king of Chamba, Prithvi Singh. The temple has a golden dome due to which it is also known as Golden Devi Temple. In the ''[[mandapa]]'' of the temple one can see the images of the [[Pandavas]] and the defeated [[Kauravas]] hanging from the roof of the circumambulatory path. The sanctum of the temple has been carved from wood.<ref name=Himchal/> This temple is dedicated to snake ([[Nāga]]) worship and there are some snake idols inside. The temple also has idols of [[Shiva]] and Goddess Hadimba.

==Trekking==
Khajjiar offers numerous trekking opportunities. Khajjiar to Dainkund is a {{convert|3.5|km|adj=on}} easy to moderate trek. The trek starts {{convert|6|km}} from Khajjiar on the Dalhousie-Khajjiar road and ends at Pholani Devi Temple at Dainkund. This trek with a well-defined trail and moderate ascent is an excellent trek for beginners and children. The trek offers excellent views and a beautiful camping site.<ref>http://www.inditramp.com/magazine/dainkund-to-khajjiar-day-trek</ref>

==Gallery==
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A view of Khajjiar ,Chamba,Himachal Pradesh.jpg|18 April 2019
A view of Khajjiar ,Chamba,Himachal Pradesh,India 01.jpg|18 April 2019
A view of Khajjiar ,Chamba,Himachal Pradesh,India 02.jpg|18 April 2019
Khajjiarindia.jpg|Grasslands of Khajjiar, July 2012
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==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://expertbulletin.com/khajjiar-himachal-pradesh/ Expert Bulletin Khajjiar Travel guide]

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