Kangra fort : Palampur
Kangra fort : Palampur
(27 km): the most impor¬tant fort of the region, is enclosed by high ramparts with a parameter of about 4 km. Built about 1,000 years ago on the conflu¬ence of the banganga and manjhi rivers.
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Getting to Palampur
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
Palampur : Himachal Pradesh
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: Himachal Pradesh
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
Kangra : Himachal Pradesh
Kangra : Himachal Pradesh Kangra Valley is between the Dhauladhar range and the Shiwalik foothills. It spreads northwest from near Mandi to Jassur near Pathankot. Though named after Kangra town, the largest town is Oharamsala (1,830 m) followed by Palampur (1,249 m). The valley is famous for the Kangra school of miniature paintings. A lesser known fact is that it has the second highest rainfall in India. It is also known for important temples like Jwalamukhi, Baijnath, Brijeshwari Devi, Chamunda Devi and others. The valley
Kangra : By Air
Kangra : By Air The nearest airport is at Gaggal, 13 km from Dharamshala and 23 km from McLe¬odganj. Indian Airlines/Allaince Air con¬nects Gaggal airport with Delhi. However, the flight is subject to conducive weather conditions. Taxis are available from the airport to Dharamsala, Kangra, Palampur and other centres of the valley. The charg¬es are negotiable. Indian Airlines, c/o Handling Agents, Dhauladhar Travels, McLeodganj, Dharamsala
