Chail vs Dalhousie & Khajjiar
Pick Chail for
peace and quiet, culture and heritage, fewer people, fewer days
Pick Dalhousie & Khajjiar for
couples, snow, first-timers
| Chail | Dalhousie & Khajjiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Solan | Himachal, Chamba |
| Highest point | 2,250 m | 2,340 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2 | 3–4 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Chandigarh | Pathankot / Gaggal |
| With kids | Great | Great |
| With seniors | Great | Great |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Chail: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Dalhousie & Khajjiar: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely