Famous Places and Places to visit in and around Khajjiar:-

St. John's Church: 8 km. from Dharamsala town. The church lies in the forest between McLeod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj. It has a monument dedicated to Lord Elgin, one of the viceroys of India, who died at Chauntra ( Mandi district ) and was buried here in 1863 A.D. The Church has lovely spotted glass windows and there is a Christian cemetery around it. It is ideally situated in the majestic 'Deodar' forest.

War Memorial : The place is ideally located in the pine forest and offers a very enjoyable walk through pine forest. Near War Memorial is the beautiful GPG College Dharamshala made during the British Era. There is also a cafe just close to War Memorial serving fast food and beverages. Set amidst beautiful surroundings, this memorial was built in 1972, near the entry point to Dharamshala in Civil Lines. The war memorial was built to commemorate the memory of soldiers and officers of Kangra district who fought valiantly for the defense of Motherland in INDO-CHINA(1962) and INDO-PAK wars(1947-48,1965 & 1971) and during some peace operations under United Nations Auspices.

Mcleodganj : The arrival of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, along with thousands of refugees to Dharamsala in 1959 made the life here more active. A number of Tibetan settlements with religious education and other rehabilitation centers mushroomed all over the McLeodganj. As Dharamsala became the headquarter of the Tibetan Government in exile, headed by Dalai Lama, it gained prominence all over the world and prominent personalities started arriving here. McLeodganj emerged as a major Buddhist centre. The Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) is just 1 kilometer from Mcleodganj and preserves a number of musical, dance and theatrical traditions of Tibet.

Bhagsunag Fall: (11 km. from Dharamsala town) Known for its old temple, a fresh water spring, water falls and slate quarries. Bhagsunag can be approached by road. The Bhagsu fall is one of the main attractions of Mcleodganj. You can take a dip in the chilly water of fall. There are some trek routes to Triund near the fall. The fall forms a small stream. Above the waterfall, the mountain side has a lot of slate quarries. It is a perfect site for picnics and recreation.

Dharamkot: 14 km. from Dharamshala town. It is situated on the crest of a hill, this favourite picnic spot affords a panoramic view of the Kangra valley and the Dhauladhar ranges. One can reach Dharamkot by a simple trek from Bhagsu. Various small restaurant type of shops are situated in the path for a quick relaxation and beverages. The scenery from Dharamkot is simply breathtaking and you also meet the Gaddi folks.