Khajjiar Lake
Mid altitude lake in Chamba district / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Khajjiar Lake is situated in Khajjiar, in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated at a height of around 1,951 m above sea level between Dalhousie and Chamba Town. The lake is set in a huge grassy landscape, with evergreen cedar trees surrounding it from all sides. The lake takes its name from Khajji Nag, the deity in the temple nearby. The lake has considerably shrunk over the years and is now almost on the verge of vanishing.
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Khajjiar Lake | |
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Location | Chamba district |
Coordinates | 32°32′46″N 76°3′28″E |
Type | Mid altitude lake |
Basin countries | India |
Surface elevation | 1,900 m (6,200 ft) |
References | Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep. |
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