Dalhousie is a quiet colonial hill station at 2,036 m on five hills, with pine and deodar forests. 24 km away is Khajjiar, the meadow with a lake called the “Mini Switzerland of India”.
Further down lies Chamba town on the Ravi with the Laxmi Narayan temples and the Chaugan.
Dalhousie & Khajjiar – Quick Facts
State
Himachal Pradesh (Chamba district)
Altitude
2,036 m
Nearest airport
Pathankot – 80 km / Gaggal – 130 km
Nearest railway
Pathankot – 80 km
Best time
March – June, October – November
Ideal stay
2 days
Places to Visit in Dalhousie & Khajjiar
Khajjiar Meadow with a lake and the Khajji Nag temple, ringed by deodars.
Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary Forest walk on the way to Khajjiar.
Panchpula Waterfalls and the memorial of Sardar Ajit Singh.
Subhash Baoli Spring where Netaji stayed in 1937.
St. John’s Church Church of 1863 at Gandhi Chowk.
Chamba – Laxmi Narayan Temples 50 km – group of stone temples and the Bhuri Singh museum.
Best Time to Visit Dalhousie & Khajjiar
March – June: pleasant days (15 – 28 °C) – peak season for families
July – September: monsoon – green hills, lower rates, landslides possible
October – November: clear skies and autumn colours
December – February: cold, snowfall in the higher hills – Christmas & New Year rush
How to Reach Dalhousie & Khajjiar
By train: Pathankot, 80 km.
By road: Delhi 560 km, Amritsar 190 km, Dharamshala 120 km.
Dalhousie & Khajjiar Distance Chart
Route
Distance
Drive time
Pathankot
80 km
2.5 hrs
Khajjiar
24 km
1 hr
Chamba
50 km
2 hrs
Dharamshala
120 km
4 hrs
Amritsar
190 km
5 hrs
Approximate road distances and times – mountain roads can take longer in snow or rain.
Dalhousie & Khajjiar Map
Dalhousie & Khajjiar map (tap to enlarge)
Dalhousie & Khajjiar Travel Tips
Khajjiar gets snow in January – February; the road may close for a day or two.
Entrance & Permit Fees in Dalhousie & Khajjiar 2026
Permits
No permit is needed.
🎟️ Entrance fees (per person, paid at the gate or online)
Place
🇮🇳 Indian
🌍 Foreigner
Khajjiarzorbing & horse ride extra
Free
Free
Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuaryper person at the forest gate
approx. 50
approx. 200
Fees as published for 2026 and can be revised by the authorities; "approx." rates are local / private and may differ. Children are usually free or half rate. Camera fees extra at some places.
Dalhousie & Khajjiar Tour Packages 2026
Packages by Travel Himalayas that stay in Dalhousie & Khajjiar – hotels and a private cab, with the complete price for your date on each page.
A Swiss diplomat compared its meadow, lake and forest to Switzerland in 1992 – a yellow sign marks the spot.
What is the best time to visit Dalhousie & Khajjiar?
March – June: pleasant days (15 – 28 °C) – peak season for families. July – September: monsoon – green hills, lower rates, landslides possible. October – November: clear skies and autumn colours. December – February: cold, snowfall in the higher hills – Christmas & New Year rush.
How to reach Dalhousie & Khajjiar?
By train – Pathankot, 80 km. By road – Delhi 560 km, Amritsar 190 km, Dharamshala 120 km.
How much does a Dalhousie & Khajjiar tour cost?
Our Dalhousie & Khajjiar packages start from about ₹18,300 per person (2 sharing) with hotels and a private cab – open a package for the complete price on your date.
