Dalhousie & Khajjiar vs Chandrakhani Pass
Pick Dalhousie & Khajjiar for
family trips, couples, snow, an easier walk
Pick Chandrakhani Pass for
camping, adventure, peace and quiet
| Dalhousie & Khajjiar | Chandrakhani Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Chamba | Himachal, Naggar, Kullu |
| Highest point | 2,340 m | 3,660 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 30 km |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Apr, May |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Pathankot / Gaggal | Bhuntar (Kullu) |
| With kids | Great | Not advised |
| With seniors | Great | Not advised |
| Permits | None. | Forest permit via operator. |
Dalhousie & Khajjiar: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Chandrakhani Pass: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- ❄︎Apr
- ❄︎May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely