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PALAMPUR TOURISM

Palampur is a beautiful hill station located in Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh, about 35 km from Dharamsala. It gets its its name from pulum meaning ‘abundant water’. Unsurprisingly, the region has innumerable streams and brooks and the water bodies are a huge boon for the tea plantations. The Palampur Tea Cooperative factory, some 1.5 km south of the bus station on the Kangra road, offers a 20-minute tour taking you through the tea making process, is a major attraction here.

In addition to its tea plantations, Palampur also offers tourists a chance to practice some adventure sports, serving as the starting point for several treks including to Dharamsala and Kangra. The famous Baijnath-Manali trek passes through the town. Summers (between May and October) is the best time to trek in Palampur.

Situated 35 km from Palampur, Bir is a popular center for paragliding activities and along with Billing, that serves as the landing spot, is referred to as the ‘Paragliding capital of India’.

After being established by Dr Jameson, who introduced tea plantations in the hill station, the tea produced in the town of Palampur gained international recognition and is a must buy for tourists along with the Tibetan handicrafts, carpets, and wooden handicrafts made here. And while you’re shopping, do not forget to try out Jhol, a popular local drink made of rice water.

Home to some of the tallest deodar trees in the country, Palampur is the perfect summer getaway offering stunning views of the snow clad Dhauladhar ranges.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN PALAMPUR

Most budget hotels and cottages are situated in Chandpur tea estate while the mid-range resorts are located in Neugal Khad. The town also has many privately-owned guesthouses which offer budget stay or you can choose to stay in heritage hotels that provides luxury accommodation.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN PALAMPUR

The Chinese delicacies served in the innumerable small restaurants around the town are extremely popular. Most of the restaurants also serve Indian and Continental cuisine and the street stalls serve delicious parathas, pakoras and chaat. Hotels with restaurants attached to them also serve multi-cuisine delicacies.

Don’t forget to try the bamboo pickle a delicious local delicacy.

BEST TIME TO VISIT PALAMPUR

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Palampur is as given below. The best time to visit Palampur is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January417
FebruaryBest time417
MarchBest time721
AprilBest time1128
MayBest time1527
JuneBest time1528
JulyBest time1326
AugustBest time1226
SeptemberBest time1225
OctoberBest time1023
NovemberBest time622
December417

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  • Palampur’s Famous Tourist Destination, Saurabh Van Vihar Reopens For Tourists

    This picturesque park is located 4 km from the town of Palampur and is endowed with the beautiful natural surroundings.

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  • Four Dera Sacha Sauda followers arrested for Faridkot sacrilege incidents

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  • Minor girl raped by five men in HP

    Dharamshala, Apr 27 (PTI) A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by five men in a forest near Palampur, a police official said today.The accused attacked…

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  • Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: BJP Wins Nurpur, Shahpur, Sullah; Congress in Palampur

    Shimla, December 18: The counting of votes begin in Nagrota, Nurpur, Palampur, Shahpur and Sullah Assembly constituencies of Himachal Pradesh. The single-phase Himachal Pradesh Assembly…

    India.com News Desk December 18, 2017, 8:00 am IST

  • Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: Corruption is The Only Identity of Congress, Says PM Narendra Modi in Palampur

    Polling for the 68-member Himachal Assembly will take place on November 9 while counting of votes is scheduled for December 18.

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  • Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: Palampur All Set to Witness a Compelling Contest

    The BJP has fielded the state president of the party's Mahila Morcha, Indu Goswami, while the Congress has chosen Ashish Butail, who is the son…

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