It's possible to trek 30-km from Dalhousie to Chamba along the eastbound road from Gandhi Chowk. A short but steep ascent leads to the Kalatope wildlife sanctuary, from which one can walk into a pleasant track. This sanctuary area with its well-laid out trekking jungle trails both at Kalatope and Khajjiar is a tourist paradise. Dense Deodar and Fir forests are places of solitude very close to Dalhousie town. The sanctuary is rewarding for the view but its Ibex, deer, bears and leopards rarely come out of their hiding. 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.
REQUIREMENT: One has to take the permit to drive into the sanctuary from the Forester Department in Chamba.
Location: Khajjiar, Chamba District
Specialty: Himalayan Ibex
Best Season: April-June & October-November
HOW TO GET THERE:
Air: The airport at Gaggal in Kangra is at a distance of 18-km.
Rail: The closest railhead is at Pathankot, 120-km away.
Road: Khajjiar is connected by road and is 26-km from Dalhousie and 24-km from Chamba. It is 520-km from Delhi.
WHERE TO STAY:
Sunil Lodge, Khajjiar
HPTDC's Hotel Devdar, Khajjiar
Ghar Resorts, Khajjiar
