attraction · Chamba · 1,920 m

Taxi to Khajjiar

Khajjiar is a saucer-shaped meadow ringed by deodar forest, with a small floating lake in the middle. 24 km from Dalhousie or 130 km from Dharamshala. UNESCO named it one of 160 'Mini Switzerlands' worldwide.

Best time
Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov. Winter snow possible.
Altitude
1,920 m
Region
Chamba
Cheapest fare
2,500

Taxi fares to Khajjiar

One-way fares from major cities. Round trip is roughly 1.8× the one-way price (driver's return day built in). All fares include tolls, parking & driver allowance.

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Dharamshala70 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Manali174 km4 hrs3,0003,8004,700Details
Kullu185 km4 hrs3,1003,9004,800Details
Mandi194 km5 hrs3,3004,1005,100Details
Kasol206 km5 hrs3,5004,4005,400Details
Shimla298 km7 hrs5,1006,4007,900Details
Chandigarh331 km8 hrs5,6007,0008,700Details
Delhi700 km17 hrs12,40015,50019,200Details

Why visit Khajjiar

  • Circular meadow (~1 km walk)
  • Small lake with floating island
  • Khajji Nag temple (12th century)
  • Zorbing, paragliding, horse rides
  • Dense deodar (cedar) forest
  • Day trip from Dalhousie
Practical note: Small parking fee. Zorbing & paragliding available.

Which vehicle for Khajjiar?

Sedan (Dzire/Etios)

Couples & solo travellers. Fine for tarred roads up to Manali/Shimla/Dharamshala.

SUV (Ertiga/XL6)

Families of 4-5, moderate luggage, better ground clearance for last-mile rough stretches.

Innova Crysta

High-altitude routes (Kaza, Chandratal), 6 pax + luggage, best comfort on long drives.

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