Best Time to Visit Khajjiar

Best Time to Visit Khajjiar is during March to October. Khajjiar has a lot to offer to its visitors in each and every season, from green medows in the summer to the snow capped mountains in the winters. So what are you waiting for just get your tickets to Khajjiar right away.
Updated: Jul 04, 2018 12:05 IST
Best Time to Visit Khajjiar
A small green meadow located in the Chamba Valley of Himachal Pradesh just 26 kms away from Dalhousies, Khajjiar is a beautiful picturesque destination. One of the major picnic spots for tourist who wish to visit Dalhousie and Chamba Valley. The place is known to be the Switzerland of India which itself speaks a lot about the landscape and aura of the place. Khajjiar can be visited during anytime of the year yet March to July is considered to be the best time to visit Khajjiar. Khajjiar houses two beautiful floating islands amidst the pond that is located in the centre of the place.

Khajjiar is known to be a romantic hill station which is lesser explored by the tourists. Since the place faces very little human interference it is blessed with natural beauty. The natives of Khajjiar give a warm welcome to all their tourist when they visit the place during the best time to visit Khajjiar. The place is also the starting point of treks to Chamba.
 

Season Wise the Best Time to Visit Khajjiar

Summers in Khajjiar

Beautiful Green Khajjiar in Summers
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Summers in Khajjiar are pleasant, the temperature remains moderate and the tourists can enjoy all sorts of adventure sports in this season. The summers in Khajjiar remains from March to July. This is considered to be the best time to visit Khajjiar for sightseeing and adventure sports.

Monsoon

Monsoon in Khajjiar are for a very small duration that ranges from July to August. Since the place witnesses low to average rainfall, this can also be considered as the best time to visit Khajjiar without any interventions. If you love little rain and would enjoy it in the hills then a monsoon vacation in Khajjiar would be a welcome break for you.
 

Winters

Khajjiar in Winters
Photo Credit: Khajjiar Fb Page


Khajjiar remains cool for most part of the year, winters in Khajjiar begin from October and stays till March. On the onset of winters the temperature remains cool and is considered to be the best time to visit Khajjiar. But by December the place becomes chill and the temperature falls in negative. This is considered to be the best time for people who wish to witness snowfall.

Overall the Best Time to Visit Khajjiar

The overall best time to visit Khajjiar is from March to October when the temperature remains moderate and all the adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering, and others are open for tourists. There is no interruption in the transport facility due to landslides or heavy snowfall during this period of time. Lord Shiva Statue function is one of the biggest celebrations that take place in Khajjiar during this time of the year in the month of June and July.
 

Things to Do in Khajjiar


Lord Shiva Statue

Lord Shiva Statue in Khajjiar
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This magnificent Lord Shiva Statue is 85 feet tall and is polished in glistering bronze. Every year in the month of June and July the Lord Shiva Statue festival is celebrated in Khajjiar when the place is decorated beautifully. This is considered to be the best time to visit Khajjiar if you are willing to witness the ethnicity of the town.

Adventure Sports

Tourist in Khajjiar can indulge in a variety of adventure sports like horse riding, paragliding, trekking and much more. Zorbing in the Khajjiar valley is quite popular. If you want to enjoy all these adventure sports make sure you plan a visit to Khajjiar in summers which is considered to be the best time to visit Khajjiar. All the adventure sports remain open and you can try your hands on all of them without any intervention.
 

Khajjiar Lake

Khajjiar Lake View
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Located in the Chambal district of Himachal Pradesh, Khajjiar is surrounded by snow-capped hills and white clouds. The Khajjiar Lake gives a perfect view of the entire valley. The beauty of the lake is further personified with the presence of cedar forests and smaller water streams in the surrounding area. The best time to visit Khajjiar Lake is during summers when the lake is in its full flow.

Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary

Khajjiar Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary
Photo Credit: Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary


The Kaltop Wildlife sanctuary is a home to many rare species of animals and birds. Ranging from the Himalayan Black Marten to the Barking Goral and countless birds the place also houses some of the common animals like langur, deer, leopard and much more. The best time to visit Khajjiar for a perfect wildlife safari is in summers when all the animals and birds are out. In winters many of the species go in for hibernation and you can miss viewing them.

Khajjiar Trek

Don't Miss The Khajjiar Trek
Photo Credit: Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary


This 14km trek to the Khajjiar valley will take you through the thick deodar forests and pine trees. At some places you might also get to see some small streams. The trek can be a bit challenging in winters, but the breath taking views and sceneries will make up for your challenges.
So if you are planning to visit Khajjiar visit it during summers that are considered to be the best time to visit Khajjiar. Khajjiar offers mesmerizing views to its tourists.
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