It is one of the most scenic saucer shaped plateau and is surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests. Its beauty has further been enhanced by a small lake in the centre with a floating Island and a
temple of
Khajjiar deity. There is plenty of wild life in the forest and the area has been brought under Wild Life Sanctuary, There is a 9 whole Golf ground here but is no more in regular use. The lake has been taken up for improvement. It is known as the Gulmarg of Himachal Pradesh. Tourism accommodation is available for stay.
BHARMOUR (2195m.) It remains the Capital of erstwhile Chamba state during 7th Century and still retains the ruins of old castles & 84 Shivlingam temples. Situated 64 km away from Chamba, is known as the homeland of Gaddi (Shepherds) Tribe, who are semi-nomadic and spend the summer on the Himalayan pastures, grazing their sheep and goats. This place can also be used as base camp for short trekking routes. A sub division of Mountaineering and Allied Sports Institute is also working here, which organizes trekking Mountaineering programmes and provides necessary assistance and guidance to the trekkers and mountaineers.
KALATOP KHAJJIAR SANCTUARY:
This sanctuary area with its well laid out trekking jungle trails both at Kalatop and Khajjiar is a tourist paradise. Dense Deodar and Fir forests are places of solitude very close to Dalhousie town. Visitors should look for pheasants and Serow in these forests but should be beware of Black bear which can be encountered often in the area .
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