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Things to do in Khajjiar
11 sights, walks and activities, 6 of them free.
- Things to do
- 11
- Free
- 6
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec
- Ideal stay
- 3 nights
Things to do in Khajjiar
Zorbing on the Khajjiar meadow
₹400–₹500 per person10 minutes
A saucer-shaped meadow with a small lake in the middle, ringed by deodar forest and often compared to Switzerland.
Representative photo · Photo by Rajesh S Balouria on Pexels
Horse ride around the meadow
₹300–₹400 per person20–30 minutes
Pony rides and zorbing balls on the open grass of the meadow, popular with families and children.
Representative photo · Photo by Rajesh S Balouria on Pexels
Khajji Nag temple
Free30 minutes
An old temple to the serpent god Khajji Nag at the meadow's edge, with a wooden roof and carved panels.
Photo: Rajkumarjnub · CC BY-SA 3.0
Kalatop forest walk
FreeHalf day
A forest walk under tall deodars in the Kalatop–Khajjiar sanctuary, with birdlife and a chance of langurs.
Short tandem paraglide over Khajjiar
Price on request1 hour · Season Oct–Jun
Representative photo · Harvinder Chandigarh · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photos in Himachali dress on the meadow
Price on request30 minutes
Representative photo · Harvinder Chandigarh · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dainkund peak and Pohlani Mata temple
2.5 hours
The highest point in the Dalhousie hills, with the small Pohlani Mata temple and wide views over the Chamba valleys.
Good to know
- Most crowds are day-trippers from Dalhousie between 11:00 and 16:00; staying overnight gives you the meadow to yourself.
- Zorbing, horse rides and photo-costume stalls crowd the meadow; agree prices first.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Khajjiar?
Zorbing on the Khajjiar meadow; Horse ride around the meadow; Khajji Nag temple; Walk around the meadow and lake; Shiva statue viewpoint; Khajjiar to Dainkund trek.
What can you do for free in Khajjiar?
Khajji Nag temple; Walk around the meadow and lake; Shiva statue viewpoint; Khajjiar to Dainkund trek; Kalatop forest walk; Snow on the Khajjiar meadow.
Can you do adventure activities in Khajjiar?
Yes: Zorbing on the Khajjiar meadow (₹400–₹500); Short tandem paraglide over Khajjiar (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Khajjiar?
Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Khajjiar?
3 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend.