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 is famous for tea gardens which cover a vast expanse, especially around Palampur. Sericulture is an important agro-industry here. In winters, the climate touches freezing point and the summers are mild. Dharamsala
Set against the backdrop of the dramatic Dhauladhar mountains, Dharamsala is perched on the high slopes in the upper reaches of Kangra Valley. It is a charming town with elegant bungalows nestling in thick conifer forests. Dharamsala is also the home of the Dalai Lama, spiritual head of the Buddhists, who is now quartered at McLeodganj (also called Upper Dharamsala). Little Lhasa is an enchanting world where spinning prayer wheels and fluttering prayer flags spread the message of peace and universal harmony.
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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
Tilokpur : Kangra
41 km from Dharamsala, on the highway to Pathankot, is a cave temple dedicated to Shiva with a stalactite and sta¬lagmite formations.
Triund : Kangra
2,827 m and 17 km from Dharamsala. The snowline starts at Ilaqua 5 km from here. This is a popular picnic spot and trek route, with views of the mountains and valleys.
Bhagsunath : Kangra
Close to freshwater springs, this temple is 11 km from Dharamsala. It is a popular picnic spot and the famous slate quarries are close by.
