from Dharamshala at an altitude of 1220 meters above sea level. This pleasant little town is surrounded on all sides by well laid out tea gardens and pine trees. The place enjoys a healthy climate and the pine scented air is said to have curative properties. Palampur is situated in the Kangra valley, close to the Dhauladhar range, in the northwestern region of Himachal Pradesh. The British introdu
ced tea plantations in this area, which are now known to produce very high quality tea and are even sold in the foreign markets. Due to this Palampur is also
known as the 'Tea Capital of North India'. Besides beautiful gardens and lovely walks, the place also offers a beautiful view of snow laden peaks. Palampur is known not only for its scenic beauty but also for the beautiful temples and buildings built in the Colonial period. Palampur is a popular camping region for trekkers. Palampur is a famous tourist destination for every type of travelers. History of Palampur
Earlier Palampur was a part of the local Sikh Kingdom but later it came under the British. The Kangra valley was the `Trigarta' of old, where the Palampur town is situated. It was one of the leading hill states and was once a part of the Jalandhar kingdom. The Palampur gets its name from 'Pulum' which means the abundant water. Countless streams and brooks criss-cross the landscape and in their intricate mesh, hold tea gardens and rice paddies. The town of Palampur came into being when Dr. Jameson, Superintendent of Botanical Gardens, introduced the tea bush from Almora in 1849. The bush thrived and so did the town which became a focus of the European tea estate owners. Since then the Kangra tea of Palampur has been known internationally. Tourist Attraction in Palampur
The major tourist attraction in Palampur is the Neughal Khad, Andretta, Chamunda Devi, Baijnath, Bir and Billing. Neughal Khad
Neughal Khad, a 305 meters wide chasm, which falls over a 100 meters to the Bundla stream. The stream is a thin streak running over stony ground far below the cliff. During the monsoon season, it swells and rages - madly over the entire width of the chasm taking stones and boulders along with it and makes loud roaring noise like thunder. Neugal Khad offers a fine view of the Dhauladhar range. from Palampur, Baijnath is a pilgrimage centres of the Hindus in Kangra Distt. Here one finds the oldest existing Shiva temple in the country, believed to have been originally built by the Pandavas close to the Binwa Khad. Andretta
Andreta is 12 kms from Palampur. Near Palampur, the charming village of Andretta is located where Mrs. Norah Richards lived. She was a pioneer of rural theatre in India and an ardent disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. Sardar Sobha Singh, a renowned artist, also stayed in Andretta in Palampur. He gained prominence for his paintings of the immortal ill-fated...
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Palampur
पालमपुर
Tea Capital of North India
General Information
Palampur - Nature Unspoilt:- Palampur, an untouched hill-station in the Kangra District located between dharmshala and baijnath of Himachal Pradesh, also known as the tea- capital of North-West India. Palampur is a green hill station
Palampur is famous for its picturesque snow-clad mountains, pine forests and tea gardens. Due to the numerous streams flowing from the mountains to the plains through Palampur, the town gets its name from the local word 'Pulum' meaning abundance of water. Palampur is located at 32.12°N 76.53°E below the Dhauladhar Range at an approximate height of 3800-4000 ft above sea level. Moreover, this region is becoming popular due to its proximity to Dharamshala (abode of Buddhism
General Information - Palampur
Location
Himachal Pradesh
Altitude
1,220m
Best Time
March to June and mid-September to November
Tourist Attractions:- the Palampur region is a major tourist attraction as it is the abode of Buddhism, location of numerous temples and various outdoor activities. Abode of Buddhism: The Tibetan government in exile is headquartered inDharamshala, which is approximately 40 kms from Wah. Mcelodganj which is 10 kms above Dharamshala is best known as the home of His Holiness Dalai Lama. His monastery TsuglagKhang is also located there. The other monasteries nearby are Tashi Jong, Norbulingka and Deer Park Institute. Temples: Himachal Pradesh is known as 'Dev Bhoomi' or 'The land of the Gods'. There are numerous temples in our vicinity namely Chamunda Devi, Baijnath, Jwalamukhi and Masrur temple.
1) Chamunda Devi: The famous temple dedicated to the goddess Chamunda is 25 km away
2) Baijnath: It is a pilgrimage centre of the Hindus in Kangra district. It is the oldest existing Shiva temple in the country.
3) Jwalamukhi: This is a famous temple to the goddess Jwalamukhi, the deity of flaming mouth, built over some natural jets of combustible gas, believed to be the manifestation of the Goddess
4) Masrur: It is known for its monolithic temples. There are 15 monolithic rocks cut temples in the indo-aryan style, richly carved.
5) Jakhe Baba Temple: this temple located in Tikker village just 12 to 13 km away from main city here u find out lots of lovely hills and beautiful sits.......
6) 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.
7) 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.
8) Andretta: The charming village, spread below thethickly wooded hill and sprawling plains of the Kangra Valley was once the home of the famous painter Sardar Sobha Singh and the playwright Ms Norah Richards. Now Andretta is a centre for various artistic activities such as pottery and is just 13-km away from Palampur.
9) Bir and Billing: Sheltered by the mountains and surrounded by tea gardens, Bir serves as a landing ground for hang & para gliders as well as known for it's Buddhist monasteries and Tibetan handicrafts. One of the best aero-sports sites in the world, Billing is 14-km from Bir. The mountain ranges set like an amphitheatre, offer opportunities for high altitude and cross-country flying for more than 200-km.
10) Neughal Khad: Close to the temple of Bundelmata temple, is this 300-metre-wide chasm through which the Neugal stream flows.
11) Tea Factory: The cooperative society tea factory provides an insight to the processing of Kangra Tea.
12) Gopalpur: Palampur (13Km.) Situated 13-km away from the town, Gopalpur consists of a mini zoo
13) Dharmshala McLeod Ganj Nadi: This small town is a favourite tourist resort near by palampur and remains flooded with foreign tourist round the year. McLeod Ganj has shot into prominence due to the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama who has his residence in this small, isolated and peaceful town. He arrived along with thousands of his followers from Tibet in 1959 to take refuge in India. This town is populated chiefly by Tibetans and in the adjoining hills are situated the gaddi villages.
14) Saurabh Van vihar : (4 KM from town) Named after the valiant Army officer, Captain Saurabh Kalia, Saurabh Van Vihar is in Neugal near Palampur. Managed by the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department, the Van Vihar was set up with the purpose of providing information to the tourists about the nature and environment. The Vihar sprawls on an area of 35 acres and there is a green park located here. The area is surrounded by the Dhauladhar mountains and offers scenic views of the surrounding.
15) Neugal Khad : ( 2 km. Neugal Khad provides a fine view of the Dhauladhar range. It is roaring in the rainy season and gurgling all the year round. Himachal Tourism cafe provides food and a fine view from its restaurant. It is a famous picnic spot and ideal for a day escape from busy life.
16) Bara bhangal: It ia a hill area good for adventures sports like trekking near by palampur baijnath
Outdoor Activites: There are numerous outdoor activities found in this region that will excite the adventure traveler.
• The Bir-Billing area located 28 km from Palampur is famous for adventure sports- offering paragliding, hang-gliding, trekking and camping.
• Several trek routes lead out of Palampur, particularly over the Dhauladhar ranges.
• Numerous camp sites in and around the region.
• Picnic spots by the Neugal river
Fairs & Festivals - Palampur
Holi: In the month of March, Holi's riot of colours and celebration of spring comes with laughter and vitality. There are exuberant celebrations at Palampur and Sujanpur. Connectivity
• Air: Daily Kingfisher Red flights to Kangra (Dharamshala) airport approximately 25 kms from the Wah
• Rail: Daily trains to Pathankot. Approximately 100 kms from Wah.
• Road: Easily accessible by road. Service to Palampur by Himachal Road Transport Corporation is easily available. Places To Stay - Palampur
Hotel T-Bud is run by the HTPDC at Palampur. One of the most luxurious places to stay in the region in is Taragarh at the Taragarh Palace, 8-km to the east of Baijnath. Some Other Hotels
Hotel Taragarh palace
Hotel T Bud
Hotel Neugal cafe
Hotel Yamini
Hotel vishal residency
Hotel pines
Villa camellia resort
Sai gardens resort
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