Looking for a quite place to spend your weekend with your
family? Does the explorer in you wants to take on a new adventure? Want to
spend your vacations exploring a new and a unique place?
Answer to all these
questions is Khajjiar. It is a picturesque meadow located at the heart of Chamba
valley in Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the few places in the world which has
been marked as tropically similar to Switzerland. Sitting on a picnic mat
enjoying yourself with your family beside the Khajjiar Lake which is right in
the middle of a nine-pinhole golf course gives you a feeling true to
Switzerland. On a clear day you might as just be lucky to spot Mount Kailash
among the Himalayan Mountains surrounding the beautiful meadows.
Khajjiar being perfect for trekking gives you a complete
chance to discover the sport in you. And if trekking takes a toll, zorbing
comes to your rescue. Just as you roll down the mountain in an air balloon, you
experience a new high.
Well the list of activities to indulge in doesn’t end here. Apart
from enjoying the stunning natural beauty by the lake, playing golf, zorbing or
trekking, you might want to squeeze some time to visit the Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary.
And if you are a wildlife enthusiast or a wildlife photographer, this is your
icing on the cake. Photographing the wide range of flora and fauna, you will
run out of time but you won’t run out of spotting them.
Visit to The 12th century Khajji Naga Temple and
the Golden Devi Temple famous for its golden spire gives you a pious
opportunity to pull the spiritual strings of your soul. These two are not just
religious symbols but they are examples of rich architectural heritage of the
country.
Private resorts offer you and family complete privacy while
you enjoy a real Switzerland experience. For budget watchers, hotels on the
khajjar-chamba highway are a good bet. Opting for a hotel on the highway rather
than a resort is also much preferable to you if you have plans to travel
further.
Before you pick up your bags for your next vacation, mark
Khajjiar on the top of your holiday spots because the best time to visit is just
rolling in. Your Switzerland experience could happen right here in India.
