The then Vice Chancellor and Head of the Chancery of Switzerland in India, Willy Blazer, called Khajjiar the ‘mini-Switzerland’. The comparison came to his mind due to the striking topographical resemblance of the place with Switzerland. It is situated in the Bageshwar district, this tiny village is known for its scenic splendor and the best panoramic views of Nanda Devi, Panchchuli, and other Himalayan peaks. For its impressive natural beauty, the place was compared to Switzerland by Mahatma Gandhi himself.
Dalhousie is known as Mini Switzerland of India. Dalhousie town is the maiden of gaiety and the pastor of solemnity amidst the mighty mountains in Himachal. It sits nuzzled in the Chamba district, behind curtains of the unfiltered sun and cedar trees. Whenever traveling to Himachal Pradesh for rest and recuperation, a vacation without a trip to the cozy town of Dalhousie renders it incomplete. From treks, spooky haunting and mind-boggling views, India’s mini Switzerland awaits your visit to unfold its treasures.Known for its pleasant climate and natural beauty, Dalhousie is one of the most famous hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. … Surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains, Dalhousie is named after its founder Lord Dalhousie, the British Governor-General in India.