Surrounded by the meadows and forests, Khajjiar lies about 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) above sea level in the foothills of the Dhauladhar ranges in the Western Himalayas.

The sloped terrain makes it a popular spot for families, and children can safely roll down to the lake.

It is densely covered with deodar and fir trees, making it a popular spot for picnics and trekking.

Over time, the banks have become covered by a thick layer of earth formed by years of dust settling on the weeds.

A little away from the lake stands the Khajji Nag Temple, built in the 12th century CE by Prithvi Singh, the king of Chamba.

Inside mandapa, one can see the images of the Pandavas and the defeated Kauravas hanging from the roof of the circumambulatory path.

The trek begins 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Khajjiar on the Dalhousie-Khajjiar road and ends at the Pholani Devi Temple in Dainkund.