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HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Khajjiar
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Pushkar
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Manali
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Lahul Spiti
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Detailed explanation-1: -A small picturesque saucer-shaped plateau surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests, is one of the 160 places throughout the world to have been designated “Mini Switzerland”. Yes, this is Khajjiar, a tiny tourist resort in Chamba about 24 kms from Dalhousie; at an altitude of 6, 500 ft.
Detailed explanation-2: -On 7 July 1992, Swiss Envoy Willy P. Blazer, Vice-Counsellor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India brought Khajjiar on the world tourism map by calling it “Mini Switzerland". He also put a sign of a yellow Swiss hiking footpath showing Khajjiar’s distance from the Swiss capital Bern: “6, 194 km” or 3, 849 mi.
Detailed explanation-3: -Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh Owing to their topographical resemblance, this town near Dalhousie is known as ‘Mini Switzerland of India’, and is a must-visit for nature lovers like you.
Detailed explanation-4: -The 12th-century Khajji Naga temple is one of the ancient and holiest temples in Himachal Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Khajji Nag, the lord of serpents. Khajjiar gets its name from the temple. Located near Khajjiar Lake, the dome-shaped temple has Pandavas and Kauravas’ images hanging from its roof.