Palampur
:
Palampur is a fascinating spot in the Kangra Valley, surrounded on all sides by tea gardens and pine forests. The place enjoys a healthy climate and the pine scented air is said to have curative properties. The scenery presents a sublime and beautiful contrast- the plain presents a picture of rural loveliness and repose, while the hills are majestic. Behind this town stands high ranges of Dhauladhar mountains, whose tops remain covered for most part of the year. This place is being developed as large tourist centre. A ropeway and an amusement park is also on the to be established here. An Agricultural University is already functioning and some tea factories are also coming up. 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. Palampur houses two very important institutions - Agriculture University and CSIR Complex.
Famous Places Around Palampur :
Bir and Beelling : ( 35 km. from town.) This village
is famous for its Buddhist monasteries. Hang gliding pilots use it as
their landing site. 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 and cross country flying, is one of the
best aerosports sites in the country.
Baijnath : ( 16 km. from town.) The Shiva temple at
Baijnath is one of the most remarkable monuments of the Kangra valley.
Ancient name of this town was 'Kirgrama'. Baijnath got its name from
Shiva Vaidyanatha. The temple consists of an 'Adytum' surrounded by
a spire of the usual conical shape with a 'Mandap' covered with a low
pyramid shaped roof. The 'Adytum' contains the Lingam. 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 of Baijnath is a well attended fair.
Neugal Khad : ( 2 km. from town.) Neugal Khad provides
a fine view of the Dhauladhar range. It is roaring in the rainy season
and gurgling all the year round. Himachal Tourism cafe provides food
and a fine view from its restaurant. It is a famous picnic spot and
ideal for a day escape from busy life.
Bundla Stream : ( 2 km. from town) Bundla stream with
wide chasm of more than 100 metres, swells up and rises madly in monsoons
taking stones and boulders along with it making a loud noise like that
of continuous thunder. This is a lovely walk from Palampur to Budla.
Andreta : ( 13 km. from town ) It is the home of the
famous artist, late Sardar Shobha Singh and late playwriter Norah Richards.
This presents an excellent view of the Dhauladhar Range.
Shobha Singh's Art Gallery : It is situated in Andhretta
which is 13 km. from town.
Tourism
in Palampur :
Tourism in Palmapur offers breath taking Dhauladhar Mountain Range, world famous para gliding areas, easy access to snow line, old temples, world famous artist Shobha Singh's Art Gallery, very fine weather, tea gardens, a trek to budla stream which falls from 100 meters height. Palampur is a rapidly developing city of Himachal. The best thing about Palampur is that it always feels like home town whenever you visit here. The whole atmosphere is so pleasant that tourists enjoy it without knowing it. Tourism in Palampur is reccomended for honeymoon, summer holidays and winter sports activities. The upper areas of Palampur experience heavy snowfall and thereby providing plenty of oppotunity for tourists to get themselves indulged in winter sports activities. Another noting aspect of Palampur is that it does not fall in the interior Himachal to enjoy the beauty of nature. It is very very easily accessible for tourism related activities. It has fine hotels to stay. Tourism in Palampur also offers fine Tea Gardens where you can lay down and relax for hours. Tourism in Palampur is a different experience as Palampur is different from all the Tourist Places of Himachal.
Palampur : General Information
Altitude : 1,219 meters.
Headquarter : Dharamshala ( Headquarter of district
Kangra )
Location : In district Kangra, 40 km. from Kangra town
on National Highway No. 20
Access by Air : Nearest airport is Gaggal airport located
50 km. from Palampur.
Access by Rail : Nearest broad gauge railhead is Pathankot
95 km from Kangra. A narrow gauge railway line between Pathankot and
Jogindernagar passes through Kangra. Nearest railhead is at a distance
of 5 km. from town.
Access by Road : Almost each and every part of the
state is linked by roads. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation is
running its buses covering the whole state. There is huge network of
HRTC to cater the needs of the people.
Distances : Dharamshala 35 km., Kangra 40 km., Baijnath
16 km., Jogindernagar 40 km., Pathankot 124 km., Dalhousie 176 km.,
Shimla 235 km.
