Baijnath: Palampur
Baijnath: Palampur
(15 km): at baijnath temple, shiva is revered as vaidyanath (lord of physicians). Inscribed with intricate carv¬ings, it is said ravana supplicated shiva for the boon of immortality here.
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Excursion : Palampur
Excursion : Palampur Andretta (14 km): Home of artists Norah Richards, Sobha Singh and B.C. Sanyal. In Sobha Singh's home, now a gallery, several of his works are dis¬played. There is also a pottery and crafts centre at Andretta. Kangra Fort (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. Sujanpur Tira (42 km): Built in 1758, the Tira fortress has remains of halls, palaces and temples. The town of Sujan¬pur below the fort has many temples,
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
Entertainment : Kangra
Entertainment : Kangra Between May and October, tl Dhauladhar ranges offer an exciting variety of trekking and rock climbing. The Mountaineering Institute has its branch at McLeodganj. Dharamsala to Chamba, over Indrahar Pass, Minkiani Pass, Balenijot and Bhimghasutri Pass. Dharamsala to Manimahesh over the Talang Pass. Palampur to Dharamsala over the Indrahar Pass, Baijnath to Manali over the Thamsar Pass. Fishing: The 20-km stretch of the Beas river between Nadaun and the Pong Dam offers excellent opportunities.
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
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
