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Voykit pocket guide · India
Khajjiar
खज्जियार
Half a day is enough: walk the meadow, see the lake and temple, then return to Dalhousie or Chamba for the night.
Khajjiar is a small hill station in Himachal Pradesh, known for its circular meadow ringed by deodar forest and the Dhauladhar range. The main attractions — Khajjiar Lake, the Khajjinag temple and the short Dainkund trek — can be seen in a few hours. Most visitors come as a day trip from Dalhousie (about 30 min drive) or Chamba (about 1 h).
- Country
- India
- Local name
- खज्जियार
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heavy rain, landslides possible), Dec–Feb (snow, some roads close)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,500–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ₹3,000–5,000 excl. bed · High ₹6,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Maggi noodles at a stall | ₹50–100 |
| Thukpa or momo | ₹80–150 |
| Tea | ₹20–40 |
| Taxi Dalhousie–Khajjiar one way | ₹700–900 |
| Entry to Khajjiar meadow | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DHM · Gaggal Airport (Kangra)
- About 120 km (75 mi), 3–4 h drive; limited flights from Delhi.About 75 mi (120 km), 3–4 h drive; limited flights from Delhi.
- IXC · Chandigarh Airport
- About 330 km (205 mi), 7–8 h drive; more flight options.About 205 mi (330 km), 7–8 h drive; more flight options.
Typical fares
- Dalhousie → Khajjiar taxi
- about ₹700–900, 30 min (check)
- Chamba → Khajjiar taxi
- about ₹1,200–1,500, 1 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Khajjiar is walkable: the meadow, lake and temple are within a 10–15 min walk. For the Dainkund trek you need a private vehicle or taxi to the trailhead. Taxis from Dalhousie or Chamba are the usual way in.
See and do
Known for
- Khajjiar Lake
- Khajjinag temple
- Dhauladhar mountain views
- Khajjiar to Dainkund trek
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie | Taxi or bus, about 30 min | 30 min |
| Chamba | Taxi or bus, about 1 h | 1 h |
| Bharmour | Taxi, about 2 h | 2 h |
| Saho | Taxi, about 1.5 h | 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Khajjiar village
- A handful of guesthouses and a forest rest house; very quiet, few dining options.
- Dalhousie
- 30 min drive, more hotels and restaurants; most visitors base here.
- Chamba
- About 1 h drive, historic town with budget and mid-range hotels.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | नमस्तेnamaste |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much? | कितना?kitna? |
| Where is the lake? | झील कहाँ है?jheel kahaan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads can be narrow and prone to landslides after rain; check conditions before driving.
- No ATMs in Khajjiar; carry enough cash from Dalhousie or Chamba.
- The meadow is a protected area: do not litter or drive vehicles on the grass.
- Mobile network may be patchy; download maps offline.
Khajjiar is safe for tourists. The main risks are slippery paths near the lake, sudden weather changes and road conditions in monsoon. Carry cash, a torch and warm clothes even in summer.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Khajjiar yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Khajjiar Lake
- Khajjinag temple
- Dhauladhar mountain views
- Khajjiar to Dainkund trek
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Himachal Pradesh Tourism: himachaltourism.gov.in/destination/khajjiar/
- Wikivoyage: Khajjiar, revision 5281099 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5281099
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Khajjiarखज्जियार
कृपया मुझे खज्जियार के मैदान ले चलिए
Take me to Khajjiar meadow, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
No ATM in Khajjiar; carry cash from Dalhousie or Chamba.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/khajjiar). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.