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PALAMPUR

SITUATED IN: HIMACHAL PRADESH (INDIA)

Palampur is the tea capital of northwest India. Set on the rising slopes of Kangra Valley before they merge with the Dauladhar ranges. But tea is just one aspect that makes Palampur a special resort. Abundance of water and proximity to the mountains has endowed it with mild climate.
This hill station is not only known for its numerous tea gardens and paddy fields but it also known for its colonial architecture and temples. Palampur and places around it are popular for adventure sports like hang-gliding and trekking.      

PRIME ATTRACTIONS OF PALAMPUR

Taragarh Palace Hotel
Now called Taragarh after Maharani Tara Devi, of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, who became its subsequent owners, this is a splendid art-deco mansion set amidst large grounds.
Al-Hilal
A few kilometres from the city of Palampur is Al-Hilal, a place of unparalleled charm. During the conquests of Kangra by Maharaja Renjit Singh, this place was a military bastion.
One of the most remarkable monuments of the Beas Valley is the temple of Baijnath. The village of Baijnath is situated 23-miles east of Nagarkot.

Close to the temple of Bundelmata temple, is this 300-metre-wide chasm through which the Neugal stream flows.

The cooperative society tea factory provides an insight to the processing of Kangra Tea.


Walk through tea gardens and open fields or drive to reach this temple built about five centuries ago.
Excursions from Palampur

(25Km.)
Not far from Dharamsala is the famous temple of Chamunda Devi. It is an enchanting spot with glorious views of the mountains, the Baner Khud, Pathiar and Lahla forests. 15-km from Dharamshala a tiny village of Dadh on Palampur road is the famous temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda Devi.

(13Km.)
Situated 13-km away from the town, Gopalpur consists of a mini zoo.

MODES OF TRANSPORT
Palampur does not have an airport or railway station. The nearest railway station is at Maranda, which is 2-km from Palampur and on the narrow-gauge line between Pathankot and Joginder Nagar. The main bus station is located 1-km south of the main Bazaar. There is frequent bus service from Palampur to Dharamshala, Mandi, and Pathankot. Travelers can also make use of taxis to travel to these towns from Palampur.      

BEST HOTELS

• WELCOME HERITAGE TARAGARH PALACE
•  SILVER OAKS MOUNTAIN RESORT
• VISHAL RESIDENCY HOTEL
• COUNTRY COTTAGE

BEST PLACES FOR FOODIE'S

For quick bites like chats, pakoras and paranthas : TAJ
For those interested in savouring Chinese, Indian and Continental cuisines : HOTEL SURBHI
The only bar-cum restaurant in Palampur, serving special Pahari cuisine, Jain foods and vegetarian
items : HOTEL SAI GARDENS     

SHOPPING
While in Palampur, the aromatic Kangra tea is the most popular shopping item. There is no market place per say, but the streets are lined with shops selling Tibetan handicrafts, carpets, local handiwork and wooden souvenirs.

 

CURRENCY : INR (INDIAN RUPEES)

BEST TIME TO VISIT PALAMPUR
Mar - Jun, Sep - Dec
Weather: Summer 8 to 30°C, Winter -10 to 10°C

SO ENJOY YOUR TRIP TO PALAMPUR AND SEE YOUR DREAM COME TRUE TO VISIT  ONE OF THE  HILL STATIONS !!!!