Getting to Palampur
Palampur is 38 km from the district headquarters town, dharamshala, on nh 20 towards mandi, and 35 km from kangra town. Access options are common to both. However, by road from delhi another route is via ambala, ludhiana and phagwara (on nh 1), hoshiarpur, mubarakpur (joining with chandigarh-una-dehra gopipur route), kangra and palampur. Though 10 km longer (535 km), it offers easier driving on double-carriageway nh1 till phagwara.
Himachal road transport corporation runs a semi-deluxe coach from delhi (isbt) to palampur, via chandigarh, everyday.
Palampur railway station, maranda; enquiries /reservations « 30050, new bus stand, palampur
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Palampur: Himachal Pradesh
Std code: 01894
Palampur is the tea capital of northwest india. It is set on the rising slopes of the kangra valley before they merge with the dhauladhar ranges. But tea is just one aspect which makes palampur a special resort. Abundance of water and proximity to the mountains have endowed it with a mild climate. (the name comes from the local word 'pulum,' meaning lots of water). This sets it apart from other tourist centres as one can enjoy its delights at any time of the year. Situated in and about the middle of the kangra valley, it
Palampur : Himachal Pradesh
Palampur is the tea capital of northwest India. It is set on the rising slopes of the Kangra Valley before they merge with the Dhauladhar ranges. But tea is just one aspect which makes Palampur a special resort. Abundance of water and proximity to the mountains have endowed it with a mild climate. (The name comes from the local word 'pulum,' meaning lots of water). This sets it apart from other tourist centres as one can enjoy its delights at any time of the year. Situated in and about the middle of the Kangra Valley, it
Palampur: Hotels
The judge's court (a heritage property) paragpur
35 km from jwalamukhi
• 10 rooms. Ap double
Taragarh palace (a heritage property)
Alhilal
12 km from palampur.
• 12 rooms and 4 suites. Ep double cabin (common bath), deluxe; suite
Lounge, beer bar, dining hall, conference hall (60-80); swimming pool, lawn tennis courts, badminton, in¬door entertainment - carrom, cards, chess.
Jwalamukhi: Palampur
An important pilgrimage of kangra valley centred around a temple built over a rock through the cracks of which a sacred flame emanates. Known as jwalaji, the temple is a prominent shakti peeth of the country.
Palampur : Adventure
Palampur, and its surroundings, offers many adventure and entertainment activi¬ties, like trekking, horse- and jeep-safaris, jungle camping, cultural shows, angling, hang-gliding, etc.
Fishing: Mahaseer at Neugal, Binwa and Baner Khads, Beas River, etc and trout at Barot.
Trekking: Palampur provides excellent year-round trekking opportunities. It serves as an appropriate base for trans-Dhauladhar routes exiting into Chamba, Manali or Lahaul Valley. Soft, medium or hard options of same-day to two-week du¬ration are possible, depending on season. The Kangra Valley, south of Palampur, is suitable for winter exploration with routes leading through forests and gorges or pret¬ty vales and river valleys.
Some notable
