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 | Placid Palampur |  |  | | | | | | | | | Abundance of water, terraced paddy fields, forests of pine and deodar, snow capped peaks are the special features of this quaint little hill station, on the Kangra valley.
The enchanting surroundings and the fascinating sights attract visitors throughout the year, specially in the summer months.
Palampur lies at a height of 1220 m above sea level. It is situated in the Kangra valley, amidst the snow capped peaks of the Dauladhar range in the North West region of Himachal Pradesh.
| |  | | | | The numerous streams criss-crossing the mountain range, and Bundla river cascading down the mountain side like a mighty waterfall, presents a spectacular sight of the hill side. Palampur derives its name from Pulum- a local word meaning abundance of water, especially during the monsoons. This hill station has the climatic conditions ideal for tea plantation. Significantly, it is renowned as the biggest tea producing centre in North India.
Visitors can indulge in the scenic beauty, or enjoy the adventure sports that the place offers. There are some interesting sight seeing spots at short distances from Palampur which are enjoyable. | |  | | | | | | | | | | Places to see | | |  | | | | | | |  | Visit the Kangra Tea Factory for a glimpse of the entire procedure of plucking, picking and processing tea leaves | | | | Watch the waterfall at Bundla Chasm which is 300 m wide through which the Bundla stream flows. | | | | Neogal Park at a short distance from Palampur provides a breathtaking view of the Dhauladhar Range with its snow capped peaks. | | | | For those interested in shopping for local artifacts, they are available at the village of Andrettaa which is 13 kms away. | | | | Tashijong - a Tibetan monastery, 12 km away showcases Tibetan art and handicrafts. | | | | Sujanpur Tira, situated 42 kms from Palampur, is an interesting place with forts and temples. Built in the 18th century, it is a fortress with remnants of old halls and palaces and temples. | | | | Palampur has a number of temples around it, famous among them being- Baijnath. It is one of the oldest Shiva temples in the country. Every year during the Shivratri fair, thousands of devotees visit the temple and participate in the festivities. Another significant temple in this area is the Chamunda Devi temple, situated at a distance of 13kms from Palampur. There is the BhadalDevi Mandir, in Bhawarna 11kms away which is yet another popular temple in this area. | | | | This hill resort is often visited for the adventure sports that it offers, especially in the towns of Bir and Billing. Billing is considered one of the best paragliding sites in the country. There are numerous trekking routes that one can trek on, the most common being the Sanghar pass in the Deodhar range. | | | | There is a mini zoo at Gopalpur which is sure to attract young children. | | | | | | | | | | | | | How to Reach | | | | | | | | | | |  | | By Air | | | | | Palampur is 37 km from Gaggal in Kangra, which is the nearest airport. | | | | | | | |  | | By Rail | | | | | The closest railway station is at Maranda, at a distance of 2 km from Palampur. | | | | | | | |  | | By Road | | | | | Palampur is also accessible by road from Dharamshala 40 km, Kangra 38 km, from Delhi 542 km, from Pathankot and Chandigarh 240 km. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | DYK | | | | | | | | | | | | Palampur is the tea capital of North India. | | | | Holi is the most important festival in Palampur, celebrated with great pomp and show. | | | | | | | | | | | |