Khajjair - Mini Switzerland of India

Khajjiar is called the Mini Switzerland of India in Himachal Pradesh and was officially baptized thus by the Swiss Ambassador on July 7, 1992.  The exquisite glade of Khajjiar (1960m) has a circumference of about 5 km. It has a rare combination of three ecosystems: lake, pasture and forest, all in one place. At Khajjiar there is a 12th century temple dedicated to Khajjair. Within the temple are lifesize wooden images of the five Pandav brothers, can be reached from Dalhousie, the nearest major town and hill station, by bus in one hour. There are two buses in the morning that leave at around 9:30. The last bus that returns from Khajjiar to Dalhousie is at 3:30 PM. In winter, the temperature hovers around freezing point with snowfalls, heavy woollens are required. In summer, the climate is mild and light woollens/cottons are recommended.