Thursday, 6 August 2020

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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Palampur,Himachal pradesh,India

Location: Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India

Wednesday, 5 August 2020

The small lakes nestled within the valley enhance the beauty of Lahaul and Spiti region. The Chandra Taal is located at an elevation of 4,300 meters above sea level and has the Himalayas as the backdrop. 
This crescent shape lake is also known as the Lake of the Moon and is a popular tourist destination in Lahaul & Spiti.
It is an important stop over for trekkers and campers who travel to the valley from the Kumzum Pass. 
The right banks of this lake have vast meadows and are prominent sites for camping. With the onset of summer, brightly colored flowers bloom here offering a stunning sight. This tranquil lakeside allows the single travelers to read a book and couples to laze around as well.
The best time to visit this lake is from May to October. Tourists and trekkers mostly travel from Batal on foot to reach this beautiful lake.
How to Reach
Chandratal is located near the Kunzum pass on the main highway connecting Manali and Kaza - the subdivisional headquarters of Spiti Valley. Chandratal is accessible via two trekking trails. Batal and Kunzum la are the starting points of the trails leading to Chandratal. A motorable road exists between Batal and Chandratal and can be used if you are travelling between June - August.

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Chandra Taal,Himachal pradesh,India

Location: Chandra Taal, Himachal Pradesh 175140
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