The picturesque valley of Palampur (1249 m) is a major destination in Kangra region. In past Palampur, was the leading hill town and was once a part of the kingdom of Jalandhara. Palampur is adorned beautiful pine trees, snow cald Dhauladhar & countless fresh water streams. The major attraction of Palampur is recognised with world famous Kangra tea, as its center at Palampur, which is pure and herbal in its originality and tastes distinctive in comparison to other commercially grown brands.

There are also some pleasant walks around the town. A short walk from here takes one to the awe inspiring Bundla chasm which falls over a 100mts. to the Bundla stream. The stream is a thin streak running over stony ground far below the cliff. During the monsoon seasons, it swells and rages - madly over the entire width of the chasm taking stones and boulders along with it and makes loud roaring noise like thunder.

Attractions

The Tea Factory
At the very start of town the tea factory of the co-operative society, offers an insight to the processing of Kangra tea.
 

ANDRETTA: Home of the famous artist, SOBHA SINGH and late play-writer. Ms. NORA RICHARDS. There are beautiful paintings worth seeing in their private houses. It affords an excellent view of Dhauladhar range.

Baijnath Temple : The Historical Shiva temple is one of the archeological as well as  religious symbol of this town. This temple  is indeed one of the most remarkable monuments of the Kangra valley & Himachal Pradesh. There is fine sculpture work to be associated with Ravana, who worshipped Shiva at this spot and gained immortality. Baijnath is one of the 'Twelve 'Jyotirlingams' &  Shivratri fair is celebrated with much fervor

Taragarh Palace : Muslims used this place to propagate the ideas of Islam and in 1933 the 'Nawab of Bhavalpur' built a palace there, which was named as Alhilal. Till 1947, the place remained as the Summer capital of the Nawab. From 1947-49 it was used as warehouse by the Punjab government. In 1949 it came in the possession of 'Maharani Tara' the wife of Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and mother of Raja Karan Singh. In 1951 it was converted into a Motel Taragarh Palace..

BIR & BILLING: Bir, surrounded by tea gardens and an amphitheater of low hills, is an ideal landing around for para-gliders. Bir has Buddhist Monasteries that are worth visiting. Fine Tibetan handi craft are also produced here. Billing, up in the hills 14 kms. from Bir with an arena of 200 kms. for high altitude.

HOW TO REACH

By Air
The airport at Gaggal, (Kangra) is 35 km from Palampur.

By Rail
The broad gauge railway reaches Pathankot which is 115 km from Palampur and the narrow gauge railway comes right upto Moranda, 4 km from the town. Taxis and buses are available at both places.

By Road

Palampur is about 545 km from Delhi.

Best Time To Go

Best time to Trip Palampur is in between April to June & Sep To Nov.