Palampur,Himachal pradesh,India

Palampur is a beautiful hill station located in Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh, about 35 km from Dharamsala. It gets its its name from pulummeaning ‘abundant water’. Unsurprisingly, the region has innumerable streams and brooks and the water bodies are a huge boon for the tea plantations. 

The Palampur Tea Cooperative factory, some 1.5 km south of the bus station on the Kangra road, offers a 20-minute tour taking you through the tea making process, is a major attraction here.

In addition to its tea plantations, Palampur also offers tourists a chance to practice some adventure sports, serving as the starting point for several treks including to Dharamsala and Kangra. The famous Baijnath-Manali trek passes through the town.

 Palampur being one of the unexplored destinations offer a quaint and serene environment to tourists. Among the tourist attractions here, Tashi Jong Monastery and the tea gardens should be on the must-visit list for anyone.

Home to some of the tallest deodar trees in the country, Palampur is the perfect summer getaway offering stunning views of the snow clad Dhauladhar ranges.

How to Reach

By Air

Gaggal airport in Dharamsala is the nearest airport at a distance of 40 km. Flights from Chandigarh, Delhi and Kullu operate to Gaggal airport.

By Train

Pathankot is the nearest railhead at a distance of 120 km. Trains from Ahmedabad, Bhatinda, Delhi, Hatia, Jammu, Udhampur, etc. run regularly to Pathankot. Taxis are available from Pathankot to reach Palampur.

By Road

Palampur is well connected to most neighbouring regions and important places in Himachal Pradesh by road. State owned buses ply regularly from Mandi, Pathankot, Dharamshala, etc. to Palampur. HRTC buses also connect Delhi to Palampur by road.

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