Monday, January 12, 2009
SPECILITY OF PALAMPUR
Several trek routes lead out of Palampur, particularly over the Dhauladhar Mountains towards the town of Chamba. Some important treks are over the Sanghar pass to Bharmaur via Holi, the forest trek from Mcleodganj to Treund and from Baijnath over the Jalsu pass to Bharmaur. A four-day trek will lead the traveler to Holi, via Waru La. Twenty-eight kilometers from Palampur is an important center for the adventure sport of hang/paragliding. It also has numerous Buddhist monuments and is famous for its Tibetan handicrafts. The town of Billing, which is 42 km from Palampur and 14 km from Bir, is also an important center for hang-gliding.Palampur-Shopping At Palampur you can buy souvenirs and local handicrafts for your friends back home. You can buy fresh tealeaves, local handiwork, Tibetan carpets and winter clothing. Palampur-Adventure SportsPalampur is the ideal hill resort for you if you enjoy trekking and Paragliding. There are several trek routes that one can trek on, one important one being over Sanghar Pass to Bharmaur via Holi. If you really love adventure sports, then 28kms from Palampur is a center for the adventure sports of hand/paragliding. There you can have the adventurous time that you adrenaline junkies really wish for in a holiday. The town of billing which is 42km from Palampur is also famous for hand-gliding.Brief history: Earlier Palampur was a part of the local Sikh Kingdom but later it came under the British. The Hill station gets its name from 'Pulum' meaning abundant water.Palampur is a hilly town and a municipal council in Kangra district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at about 1250m above sea level. Palampur is famous for its picturesque and snow clad mountains and tea gardens. Tea gardens are located between 800-1600 meters above mean sea level. Tea was first introduced way back when Dr. Jameson, the Superintendent of Botanical Garden Peshawar, North West province and Saharanpur visited Kangra district in 1849. This place is located in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Most important characteristic of Palampur is the frequent rains. Known for its "London-like" climate. Paraglider pilots often land near Palampur after launching from Billing, about 20 kilometres away, on cross-country flights. This place is basically known for its beautiful tea gardens and locations. It was devastated by an earthquake in 1905. Prior to that, the tea of this town had a good market. But after the earthquake it could not find lost glory. In 1977 an agriculture university was setup here and it has led to improvement in the farming community of Himachal Pradesh. This place has virtually become the hub of research in agriculture with the setting up of Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology along with the agriculture university and the Regional Station of Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR) 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. 1,219 meters. Dharamshala ( Headquarter of district Kangra.) In district Kangra, 40 km. from Kangra town on National Highway No. 20Fact Sheet:. Location-32.12° N 76.53° E Language- Hindi and Himachali Currency- Indian RupeesClimate- In winter, the temperature can drop below freezing point when heavy woollens are required. During summer the climate is mild and light woollens/cottons are recommended Best time to visit- The best time to visit the city is between March to June and mid-September to November. The city Palampur has good weather throughout the year .The monsoons are a spectacular time to be here, when the Bundla River crashes down the Neughal Khad in a mighty waterfall, when countless little brooks and streams burst forthSTD code- 01894EatThere is an ample number of restaurants, few best ones are Joy, Taj and Golden Dragon. You can also go to Neugal Cafe which is the best sightseeing in Palampur. It is a nice place and has a very beautiful view of Dhauladhar rangeOther Activities: You can do quite a bit of it at Palampur! You simply must buy the delicate Kangra tea at Bharmour or the many factory outlets just outside Palampur. Other good buys are Tibetan handicrafts, carpets, woollens, thangka paintings and printsBuy Buy the local Kangra tea from tea shops which are present at various locations around the town. It smells very nice and has a very good flavourThe mountains offer some fabulous trekking trails - through the Sanghar Pass to Holi and Bharmour; Waru Pass onto Chamba; the Shinghar Pass to Holi; the Indrahar Pass to Dharamsala; and the Jalsu Pass from Bharmour to Baijnath. In the month of March, Holi's riot of colours and celebration of spring comes with laughter and vitality. There are exuberant celebrations at Palampur and Sujanpur.Nearby places: Dharamshala It is another beautiful town about 36 km from Palampur. It is also a home of Dalai-Lama and several Tibetian refugees since China's invasion of Tibet in the early 1960s. These people used to live in a small town called McLeodGanj. Andretta It is about 14 Kms from Palampur. It is a home of an exceptional artist Mr. Shobha Singh. His famous work is preserved in an equally beautiful art gallery in this town. It is a place worth visiting for any art-loving person. Billing It is about 25 Kms from Palampur and is famous for paragliding and hangliding activities. Paragliding lovers from across the world use to come here show their tactics
Where to stay in palampur
Resorts, hotels and tourist guesthouses abound. The town has both budget and up-market accommodation with good facilities,Mid-range,Hotel Yamini, Hotel Surbhi, Hotel Sawhney, Hotel T-Bud Sai Gardens, Hotel Pines
Palampur- A city neglected by himachal pardesh toursim
P A L A M P U R : Despite the fact there is vast tourism potentials in Himachal Pradesh, it is most unfortunate that little has been done in past to exploit the same . Tourism which plays an significant role in the economy of the state, is now facing rough whether, thanks to the apathy of the state government which had not bothered to develop the tourist attraction places of state in a planned manners. Haphazard construction of hotels at Manali, Dhalousie, Shimla and other places in the state has given rise to various problems, like disposal of garbage, contamination of drinking water, pollution and large scale soil-erosion.The frequent traffic jams has become a regular feature here. It is a sad state of affairs that the tourist traffic to these places has come down considerably in past two years. This year there was over fifty percent fall in the tourist traffic to Manali, Mandi, Dharmsala and Dhalousie. Although the state government has time and again announced to come out with a new “Master Plan” for the development of tourism in the state, but all remained confined to the official files and in past ten years most of the tourists place in the state have turned into slum.
Government has been making tall promises to provide better amenities to tourists visiting the state, but in reality nothing has been done. What welcome the tourists in Himachal Pradesh “corrupt traffic police officials”, costly hotels, poor parking facilities and heavy taxes. Besides, bumpy roads with narrow width, poor transport and air service, expensive food and fleecing of tourists by the taxi operators also hurt them. The hotel tariff in Himachal Pradesh is quite heavy as compared to other states.
Besides, the deteriorating law and order situation in religious centers of the state and sudden rise in the cases of rape, theft and murder has adversely affected the pilgrimage tourism particularly in northern parts of the state. In Chintpurni and Kangra alone one dozen cases of murder and rape were reported in past one year. The victims were the tourists from outside the state. In fact the state has no check on such activities causing great inconvience to the tourists here.
Himachal Pradesh has enormous tourism potential. It matches Switzerland in its scenic beauty and climate. The snowcapped peaks of majestic Himalayas ranges are visual treat. The lush green tea gardens, dense forests having pines and deodar trees, river and hills are things of beauty which give joy for ever. From Tabo to Chamba Himachal Pradesh was and is a wonder state rich in natural resources, natural beauty, variety of region weather climate, diversity of culture, people languages, food dress and customs. The state is also known for the historical architectural monuments. Not only this the ancient temples and forts are strewn all over the state. The temple situated in Mandi, Kulu, Manali,Kangra, Chamba and other parts of the state are just one aspects of the state to interest and attract he tourists.
It is most unfortunate that the state government has failed to understand that the significance of tourism in Himachal Pradesh. State has long way to go to catch up with the front ranking states in this field. It is an established fact that the promotion of the tourism in Himachal Pradesh is essential for its faster development, because of the fact that tourism industry can fill the coffers of the state since it is an important revenue earner and also a good source of foreign exchange.
In past ten years much stress was laid on the development of few places like Shimla, Manali, Dhalousie etc as major tourists centers. Today these places are over crowded and on way to becoming slums. Domestic as well as foreign tourists hesitate to visit these places. Many other places like Hat Koti, Bahrmor, Sngala,Massroor, Barot, Renuka, Parashar and Bir are yet to come up on tourist map of the state. State government has failed to involve private sector in this important field. HPTDC a state government undertaking has virtually has failed to deliver goods in the absence of proper planning policies. Increasing political interference in its affairs has made the matter worse.
Merely sprinkling of luxury hotels, that too in most unplanned manner, will not be enough in this endeavor. No doubt the hotels are also needed but there should also be a provision for the entertainment of tourists. The cultural programmes, dance, music and exhibitions of local art culture should also be part of our tourism policy prepared for the development of tourism in the state which can also expose our rich cultural heritage, its variety and grandeur.
The Himachal Pradesh Hotel Owners Association is also not happy with the state government. A local hotel owner and member of the association says that despite repeated requests of the association, no step were initiated to reduce the rates of luxury tax levied on the hotels in the state. Besides, electricity terrify is also being charged on the commercial rates. He says a full fledged Tourism Department has been created by the government, but it has failed to prove to the expectations of the hotel industry of the state. While taking major policy decisions State Hotel Owners Association is never taken into confidence. A policy of pick and choose has been adopted by the department in past five years which has caused huge loss to the tourism industry as well as to the state exchequer.
Government has been making tall promises to provide better amenities to tourists visiting the state, but in reality nothing has been done. What welcome the tourists in Himachal Pradesh “corrupt traffic police officials”, costly hotels, poor parking facilities and heavy taxes. Besides, bumpy roads with narrow width, poor transport and air service, expensive food and fleecing of tourists by the taxi operators also hurt them. The hotel tariff in Himachal Pradesh is quite heavy as compared to other states.
Besides, the deteriorating law and order situation in religious centers of the state and sudden rise in the cases of rape, theft and murder has adversely affected the pilgrimage tourism particularly in northern parts of the state. In Chintpurni and Kangra alone one dozen cases of murder and rape were reported in past one year. The victims were the tourists from outside the state. In fact the state has no check on such activities causing great inconvience to the tourists here.
Himachal Pradesh has enormous tourism potential. It matches Switzerland in its scenic beauty and climate. The snowcapped peaks of majestic Himalayas ranges are visual treat. The lush green tea gardens, dense forests having pines and deodar trees, river and hills are things of beauty which give joy for ever. From Tabo to Chamba Himachal Pradesh was and is a wonder state rich in natural resources, natural beauty, variety of region weather climate, diversity of culture, people languages, food dress and customs. The state is also known for the historical architectural monuments. Not only this the ancient temples and forts are strewn all over the state. The temple situated in Mandi, Kulu, Manali,Kangra, Chamba and other parts of the state are just one aspects of the state to interest and attract he tourists.
It is most unfortunate that the state government has failed to understand that the significance of tourism in Himachal Pradesh. State has long way to go to catch up with the front ranking states in this field. It is an established fact that the promotion of the tourism in Himachal Pradesh is essential for its faster development, because of the fact that tourism industry can fill the coffers of the state since it is an important revenue earner and also a good source of foreign exchange.
In past ten years much stress was laid on the development of few places like Shimla, Manali, Dhalousie etc as major tourists centers. Today these places are over crowded and on way to becoming slums. Domestic as well as foreign tourists hesitate to visit these places. Many other places like Hat Koti, Bahrmor, Sngala,Massroor, Barot, Renuka, Parashar and Bir are yet to come up on tourist map of the state. State government has failed to involve private sector in this important field. HPTDC a state government undertaking has virtually has failed to deliver goods in the absence of proper planning policies. Increasing political interference in its affairs has made the matter worse.
Merely sprinkling of luxury hotels, that too in most unplanned manner, will not be enough in this endeavor. No doubt the hotels are also needed but there should also be a provision for the entertainment of tourists. The cultural programmes, dance, music and exhibitions of local art culture should also be part of our tourism policy prepared for the development of tourism in the state which can also expose our rich cultural heritage, its variety and grandeur.
The Himachal Pradesh Hotel Owners Association is also not happy with the state government. A local hotel owner and member of the association says that despite repeated requests of the association, no step were initiated to reduce the rates of luxury tax levied on the hotels in the state. Besides, electricity terrify is also being charged on the commercial rates. He says a full fledged Tourism Department has been created by the government, but it has failed to prove to the expectations of the hotel industry of the state. While taking major policy decisions State Hotel Owners Association is never taken into confidence. A policy of pick and choose has been adopted by the department in past five years which has caused huge loss to the tourism industry as well as to the state exchequer.
HRTC PALAMPUR
HRTC Overview
HRTC provides public transit facility to its passengers in the state of Himachal and to the adjoining states like Punjab, Haryana and Uttaranchal. HRTC runs approximately 1733 routes. HRTC operates four types of buses namely
Ordinary BusesHigh-Tech BusesDeluxe BusesLuxury Coach Air Conditioned Buses
For more information, please go to india transportation home page.
Concessions / Discount Information
A group of 10 or more passengers is allowed a discount in fare @ 10%.
Passengers purchasing return tickets are allowed a discount in fare @ 10%.
HRTC has come out with one more concessional facility called "SMART CARD". Under this scheme, a smart card holder is allowed 10% concession in fare for travelling in HRTC buses. The senior citizen is allowed 20% concession in fare. The general public can purchase the smart card against a payment of Rs. 60/- having its validity for one year from the date of purchase.
Free travel to Handicapped, Press Correspondents/ MLAs/ MPs/ EX-MLAs/ EX-MPs and Social Workers, War Widows & Gallantry Award Winners, Padam Shree Awardees, Freedom Fighters.
HRTC Contact information
Address
Tele/Fax/Email
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationAdministratorHimachal Pradesh Road Transport Corp.Main Bus Stand ComplexShimla
0177-26508310177-2802717hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC ticket reservationAdvanced reservation counter # 40 & 81st Floor, ISBT Kashmiri GateNew Delhi
91-11-23868694-noemail@noemail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Head officeShimla-3-Shimla
0177-26580310177-2802717hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationInquiry window, HRTC InquiryISBT Shimla-Shimla
0177-2658765-hrtc@hrtc.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryISBT, Chandigarh-Chandigarh
0172-704015-noemail@noemail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquirySanjauliShimlaShimla
0177-2843294-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryNew ShimlaShimlaShimla
0177-2671120-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryKalkaHaryanaKalka
0171-5220816-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryParwanoo-Solan
01792-233862-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryHaridwarU.P.Haridwar
0133-422781,425545-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationTraffic ManagerHimachal Pradesh Road Transport-Bajnath
01894-263053-hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus StandDharamsala-Dharmshala
01892-224903-hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus StandFor buses departing from Palampuror arriving at Palampur,Himachal PradeshPalampur
01894-230250-noemail@noemail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Advance Reservation CounterHimachal Bhawan Camps-New Delhi
--hrtc@hrtc.in
HRTC provides public transit facility to its passengers in the state of Himachal and to the adjoining states like Punjab, Haryana and Uttaranchal. HRTC runs approximately 1733 routes. HRTC operates four types of buses namely
Ordinary BusesHigh-Tech BusesDeluxe BusesLuxury Coach Air Conditioned Buses
For more information, please go to india transportation home page.
Concessions / Discount Information
A group of 10 or more passengers is allowed a discount in fare @ 10%.
Passengers purchasing return tickets are allowed a discount in fare @ 10%.
HRTC has come out with one more concessional facility called "SMART CARD". Under this scheme, a smart card holder is allowed 10% concession in fare for travelling in HRTC buses. The senior citizen is allowed 20% concession in fare. The general public can purchase the smart card against a payment of Rs. 60/- having its validity for one year from the date of purchase.
Free travel to Handicapped, Press Correspondents/ MLAs/ MPs/ EX-MLAs/ EX-MPs and Social Workers, War Widows & Gallantry Award Winners, Padam Shree Awardees, Freedom Fighters.
HRTC Contact information
Address
Tele/Fax/Email
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationAdministratorHimachal Pradesh Road Transport Corp.Main Bus Stand ComplexShimla
0177-26508310177-2802717hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC ticket reservationAdvanced reservation counter # 40 & 81st Floor, ISBT Kashmiri GateNew Delhi
91-11-23868694-noemail@noemail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Head officeShimla-3-Shimla
0177-26580310177-2802717hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationInquiry window, HRTC InquiryISBT Shimla-Shimla
0177-2658765-hrtc@hrtc.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryISBT, Chandigarh-Chandigarh
0172-704015-noemail@noemail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquirySanjauliShimlaShimla
0177-2843294-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryNew ShimlaShimlaShimla
0177-2671120-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryKalkaHaryanaKalka
0171-5220816-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryParwanoo-Solan
01792-233862-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryHaridwarU.P.Haridwar
0133-422781,425545-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationTraffic ManagerHimachal Pradesh Road Transport-Bajnath
01894-263053-hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus StandDharamsala-Dharmshala
01892-224903-hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus StandFor buses departing from Palampuror arriving at Palampur,Himachal PradeshPalampur
01894-230250-noemail@noemail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Advance Reservation CounterHimachal Bhawan Camps-New Delhi
--hrtc@hrtc.in
HRTC PALAMPUR
HRTC Overview
HRTC provides public transit facility to its passengers in the state of Himachal and to the adjoining states like Punjab, Haryana and Uttaranchal. HRTC runs approximately 1733 routes. HRTC operates four types of buses namely
Ordinary BusesHigh-Tech BusesDeluxe BusesLuxury Coach Air Conditioned Buses
For more information, please go to india transportation home page.
Concessions / Discount Information
A group of 10 or more passengers is allowed a discount in fare @ 10%.
Passengers purchasing return tickets are allowed a discount in fare @ 10%.
HRTC has come out with one more concessional facility called "SMART CARD". Under this scheme, a smart card holder is allowed 10% concession in fare for travelling in HRTC buses. The senior citizen is allowed 20% concession in fare. The general public can purchase the smart card against a payment of Rs. 60/- having its validity for one year from the date of purchase.
Free travel to Handicapped, Press Correspondents/ MLAs/ MPs/ EX-MLAs/ EX-MPs and Social Workers, War Widows & Gallantry Award Winners, Padam Shree Awardees, Freedom Fighters.
HRTC Contact information
Address
Tele/Fax/Email
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationAdministratorHimachal Pradesh Road Transport Corp.Main Bus Stand ComplexShimla
0177-26508310177-2802717hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC ticket reservationAdvanced reservation counter # 40 & 81st Floor, ISBT Kashmiri GateNew Delhi
91-11-23868694-noemail@noemail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Head officeShimla-3-Shimla
0177-26580310177-2802717hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationInquiry window, HRTC InquiryISBT Shimla-Shimla
0177-2658765-hrtc@hrtc.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryISBT, Chandigarh-Chandigarh
0172-704015-noemail@noemail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquirySanjauliShimlaShimla
0177-2843294-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryNew ShimlaShimlaShimla
0177-2671120-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryKalkaHaryanaKalka
0171-5220816-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryParwanoo-Solan
01792-233862-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryHaridwarU.P.Haridwar
0133-422781,425545-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationTraffic ManagerHimachal Pradesh Road Transport-Bajnath
01894-263053-hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus StandDharamsala-Dharmshala
01892-224903-hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus StandFor buses departing from Palampuror arriving at Palampur,Himachal PradeshPalampur
01894-230250-noemail@noemail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Advance Reservation CounterHimachal Bhawan Camps-New Delhi
--hrtc@hrtc.in
HRTC provides public transit facility to its passengers in the state of Himachal and to the adjoining states like Punjab, Haryana and Uttaranchal. HRTC runs approximately 1733 routes. HRTC operates four types of buses namely
Ordinary BusesHigh-Tech BusesDeluxe BusesLuxury Coach Air Conditioned Buses
For more information, please go to india transportation home page.
Concessions / Discount Information
A group of 10 or more passengers is allowed a discount in fare @ 10%.
Passengers purchasing return tickets are allowed a discount in fare @ 10%.
HRTC has come out with one more concessional facility called "SMART CARD". Under this scheme, a smart card holder is allowed 10% concession in fare for travelling in HRTC buses. The senior citizen is allowed 20% concession in fare. The general public can purchase the smart card against a payment of Rs. 60/- having its validity for one year from the date of purchase.
Free travel to Handicapped, Press Correspondents/ MLAs/ MPs/ EX-MLAs/ EX-MPs and Social Workers, War Widows & Gallantry Award Winners, Padam Shree Awardees, Freedom Fighters.
HRTC Contact information
Address
Tele/Fax/Email
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationAdministratorHimachal Pradesh Road Transport Corp.Main Bus Stand ComplexShimla
0177-26508310177-2802717hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC ticket reservationAdvanced reservation counter # 40 & 81st Floor, ISBT Kashmiri GateNew Delhi
91-11-23868694-noemail@noemail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Head officeShimla-3-Shimla
0177-26580310177-2802717hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationInquiry window, HRTC InquiryISBT Shimla-Shimla
0177-2658765-hrtc@hrtc.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryISBT, Chandigarh-Chandigarh
0172-704015-noemail@noemail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquirySanjauliShimlaShimla
0177-2843294-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryNew ShimlaShimlaShimla
0177-2671120-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryKalkaHaryanaKalka
0171-5220816-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryParwanoo-Solan
01792-233862-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus InquiryHaridwarU.P.Haridwar
0133-422781,425545-hrtc85@gmail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationTraffic ManagerHimachal Pradesh Road Transport-Bajnath
01894-263053-hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus StandDharamsala-Dharmshala
01892-224903-hrtc85@sancharnet.in
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Bus StandFor buses departing from Palampuror arriving at Palampur,Himachal PradeshPalampur
01894-230250-noemail@noemail.com
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport CorporationHRTC Advance Reservation CounterHimachal Bhawan Camps-New Delhi
--hrtc@hrtc.in
Palampur:General Information
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.
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.
Distance :
Dharamshala 35 km., Kangra 40 km., Baijnath 16 km., Jogindernagar 40 km., Pathankot 124 km., Dalhousie 176 km., Shimla 235 km.
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Famous Places around Palampur :
Bir and Billing :- ( 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.
Andretta :- ( 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.inna
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.
Distance :
Dharamshala 35 km., Kangra 40 km., Baijnath 16 km., Jogindernagar 40 km., Pathankot 124 km., Dalhousie 176 km., Shimla 235 km.
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Famous Places around Palampur :
Bir and Billing :- ( 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.
Andretta :- ( 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.inna
Best of palampur
Palampur is a gorgeous hill station in India’s Kangra Valley-pristine beauty and enchanting surroundings-a town that entices you to a getaway at any time of the year.
The plateau of Palampur (1219 metres) nestles amidst the snow-capped peaks of the Dhauladhar Range, flanked by terraced paddy fields, forests of pine and deodar and lush tree plantations. The mountains offer some fabulous trekking trails - through the Sanghar Pass to Holi and Bharmour; Waru Pass onto Chamba; the Shinghar Pass to Holi; the Indrahar Pass to Dharamsala; and the Jalsu Pass from Bharmour to Baijnath.
Palampur has old forts and temples such as the five centuries old Temple of Bundlamata and the Chamundadevi Temple. The Kangra valley’s distinctive art style survives in the lovely little village of Andretta, 14 km south of Palampur. The Dhauladhar National Park at Gopalpur, 13 km from Palampur has a mini zoo with black bear, leopard, lion, red fox and several types of deer such as goral and sambar.
Taragarh, an idyllic retreat 12 km from Palampur, is set amidst picturesque tea estates at the foot of the Dhauladhars. You can ride up on mountain bikes to the little Tibetan village of Tashijong Gompa known for its thangka paintings, carpet weaving and block printing. Neughal Park, 1 km from Palampur, affords an awe-inspiring view of the mighty Dhauladhar mountains and the River Neughal.
The twin villages of Bir and Billing are excellent hang gliding and para-gliding grounds and are famous for their Buddhist Monasteries and Tibetan handicrafts. The Kangra Tea Factory is your best bet for picking up genuine tea and for seeing the entire procedure of plucking, picking and processing tealeaves
Getting there: Palampur is 37 km from Gaggal in Kangra, the nearest airport. You can catch a bus or taxi to get up to Palampur from there. The town is connected to Pathankot (115 km) on the broad gauge railway, while the narrow gauge line to Jogindernagar reaches 4 km away, at Moranda. The ten-hour drive from Delhi, the closest metro is 545 km, while Chandigarh is 265 km.
Best time: Palampur has good weather throughout the year.The monsoons are a spectacular time to be here, when the Bundla River crashes down the Neughal Khad in a mighty waterfall, when countless little brooks and streams burst forth.Accommodation: Resorts, hotels and tourist guesthouses abound. The town has both budget and up-market accommodation with good facilities.Shopping: You can do quite a bit of it at Palampur! You simply must buy the delicate Kangra tea at Bharmour or the many factory outlets just outside Palampur. Other good buys are Tibetan handicrafts, carpets, woollens, thangka paintings and prints.
For more country information, see India.For detailed state information, see Himachal Pradesh.
The plateau of Palampur (1219 metres) nestles amidst the snow-capped peaks of the Dhauladhar Range, flanked by terraced paddy fields, forests of pine and deodar and lush tree plantations. The mountains offer some fabulous trekking trails - through the Sanghar Pass to Holi and Bharmour; Waru Pass onto Chamba; the Shinghar Pass to Holi; the Indrahar Pass to Dharamsala; and the Jalsu Pass from Bharmour to Baijnath.
Palampur has old forts and temples such as the five centuries old Temple of Bundlamata and the Chamundadevi Temple. The Kangra valley’s distinctive art style survives in the lovely little village of Andretta, 14 km south of Palampur. The Dhauladhar National Park at Gopalpur, 13 km from Palampur has a mini zoo with black bear, leopard, lion, red fox and several types of deer such as goral and sambar.
Taragarh, an idyllic retreat 12 km from Palampur, is set amidst picturesque tea estates at the foot of the Dhauladhars. You can ride up on mountain bikes to the little Tibetan village of Tashijong Gompa known for its thangka paintings, carpet weaving and block printing. Neughal Park, 1 km from Palampur, affords an awe-inspiring view of the mighty Dhauladhar mountains and the River Neughal.
The twin villages of Bir and Billing are excellent hang gliding and para-gliding grounds and are famous for their Buddhist Monasteries and Tibetan handicrafts. The Kangra Tea Factory is your best bet for picking up genuine tea and for seeing the entire procedure of plucking, picking and processing tealeaves
Getting there: Palampur is 37 km from Gaggal in Kangra, the nearest airport. You can catch a bus or taxi to get up to Palampur from there. The town is connected to Pathankot (115 km) on the broad gauge railway, while the narrow gauge line to Jogindernagar reaches 4 km away, at Moranda. The ten-hour drive from Delhi, the closest metro is 545 km, while Chandigarh is 265 km.
Best time: Palampur has good weather throughout the year.The monsoons are a spectacular time to be here, when the Bundla River crashes down the Neughal Khad in a mighty waterfall, when countless little brooks and streams burst forth.Accommodation: Resorts, hotels and tourist guesthouses abound. The town has both budget and up-market accommodation with good facilities.Shopping: You can do quite a bit of it at Palampur! You simply must buy the delicate Kangra tea at Bharmour or the many factory outlets just outside Palampur. Other good buys are Tibetan handicrafts, carpets, woollens, thangka paintings and prints.
For more country information, see India.For detailed state information, see Himachal Pradesh.
Places of interst in and around the palampur
The Kangra valley of which Palampur (1249 m) is a major station, was the `Trigarta' of old. It was one of the leading hill states and was once a part of the kingdom of Jalandhara. In local parlance, the world for `lots of water' is `pulum'. This is what has given Palampur its name and it is water that has given the valley so much of its character. Countless streams and brooks criss - cross the landscape and in their intricate mesh, hold tea gardens and rice paddies. The town of Palampur came into being when Dr. Jameson, Superintendent Botanical Gardens, North-West Frontier Province. introduced the tea bush from Almora in 1849. The bush thrived and so did the town which became a focus of the European tea estate owners. Kangra tea, with its centre at Palampur, has been internationally acclaimed since then. To further bless the area with remarkable natural beauty, the Dhauladhar ranges rise dramatically from the earth, just beyond Palampur. The town itself has some interesting colonical architecture and the area around is richly garnished with historical temples and forts - and scores of picturesque tam lets.
How to get There The airport at Gaggal (Kangra) is 37 km from Palampur. The road gauge railway reaches Pathankot which is 115 km from Palampur - and the narrow gauge railway comes right upto Maranda, 4 km from the town. Taxies and buses are available at both places. By road, Palampur is 545 km from Delhi.
Climate In winter, the temperature can get quite low when heavy woollens are required,. It is warm in summer and cottons are recommended.
Places of Interest in and around Palampur
Tea Factory (1.5 km) : At the very start of town, the tea factory of the co-operative society, offers an insight to the processing of Kangra tea.
Church of St. John in the Wilderness (200 m) : This attractive church , very close to the hotel and surrounded by poinsettias, is built on a low rise. This was reconstructed in 1929 and has several memorial tables.
Tample of Bunslamata (2 km) : One can walk through tea gardens and open fields or drive to reach this historical temple which was originally built about five centuries ago.
Neugal Khad : Close to the temple of Bundlamata, is this 300m wide chasm, through which the Bundla stream flows. Immediately ahead are the Dhauladhar mountain.
Gopalpur (1200mt.) 10 km from Palampur is Gopalpur where the Forest Department has set up a zoo called Dhauldhar Nature Park
Chamunda devi (18 km) : Legend has it that two demons. Chand and Mund tried to harass the goddess Ambika. Enraged, Ambika knitted her brows and from their folds emerged a terrifying from of Kali, who slew the demons. Pleased, Ambika declared that Kali would now be worshipped here as `Chamunda'. Himachal Tourism also runs a `Yatri Niwas' at this sacred place. Andretta (13 km) : The Artist's Village
Some places in the world are made for inspiration. Kangra Valley, with its spectacular backdrop of the mighty Dhauladhar, the Milky Mountains, has forever been known to attract artists, the Kangra school of miniature painting being just one notable example. What Kangra was to art some 200 years ago. Andretta, a tiny village 14 km south of Palampur, is to artist in the present century. Nestling amongst the rollina plains of Kangra Valley, with a wide panorama of snowy mountams its constant backdrop, Andretta has attracted artists of many hues. The village was brought to prominence by Ms. Norah Richards, the famous writer and dramatist. Known popularly as the `Nani of Punjabi Drama', Ms. Richards' writings exhibited her deep sensibility to life and people around her. Equally well known, and as sensitively marked, was her contemporary Sir Sobha Singh. Honored with the title of Padma Shri, Sobha Singh's paintings perhaps show the influence of the Kangra school, especially in the use of colours and their shades.
S. Sobha Singh Painting Gallery
Sujanpur Tira (700mt)
42 km from Palampur situated on the banks of foaming Beas, the historical town Sujanpur Tira (Tira mean palace) was built by Raja Sandra Chand, who had ascended to the throne when only ten years of age. The Tira Palace was the winter residence of Sansar Chand and the Alampur palace on the other side of the Beas was his summer resort. The township is picturesque having a vast natural ‘chaugan’ (flat ground)and grassy plain surrounded by the trees where traditional annual fair of holi is held for four days. A sainik school is located here. The temple of Gauri Shankar has life size statues of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati in Ashatadhathu. A real wealth of paintings lies in the Narbadeshwar temple in the town.Hardly any inch of the space has been left anadorned. The town has also the temple of Lord Ganesha and Laxmi Narayan. Appropriately, the town was once a major trade center and known for the craftmanship of the jwellers More Information on Sujanpur Tira Baijnath Temple One of the most remarkable monuments of the Kangra valley is the temple of Baijnath. Baijnath is situated East of Dharamsala on the main road that leads from the Dharmsala to Mandi. Baijnath is in reality the appellation of the chief temple dedicated to Siva Vaidyanatha (“Lord of Physicians”) by which the town itself has become known. The original name of the town was Kiragrama. This we learn from the two extensive Sarada inscriptions incised on stone slabs, which in elegant and florid Sanskrit verse give the history of the foundation of a temple, by two local merchants. "There is in Trigarata," we read in the inscription, "the pleasent village of Kiragrama, the home of numerous virtues where the river called Binduka, leaping from the lap of the mountain, with glittering wide-waves resembling playing-balls, merrily plays, like a bright maiden in the first bloom of youth. That village is protected by the strong-armed Rajanaka Lakshmana." The river Binduka, so well described by the poet, is the modern Binwa, a tributary of the Beas. The date of the inscription is expressed both in the Saptarshi and in the Saka eras. Cunningham first read the Saka date as 726, coresponding with A.D. 804. The true date, however, must be the Saka year 1126 corresponding with A.D .1204. The Baijnath temple is oriented due west. It consists of a puri or adytum. 8 feet squre inside and 18 feet outside, surmounted by a spire of the usual conical shape, and of a mandapa or front hall, 20 feet square inside, covered with a low pyramid shaped roof. The adytum, which contains the linga known as Vaidaya natha, is entered through a small anteroom with two pillars in antis. The roof of the mandapa is supported by four massive pillars connected by raised benches which form, as it were, a passage leading to the entrance of the sanctum. The architraves resting on these pillars divide the space of the ceiling into nine compartments, each of which is closed by means of corbelling slabs. In front of the mandapa rises a stately porch resting on four columns. "The shafts of these pillars," Fergusson remarks "are plain cylinders, of very classical proportions, and the bases also show that they are only slightly removed from classical design. The square plinth, the two toruses, the cavetto or hollow moulding between are all classical, but partially hidden by Hindu ornamentation, of great elegance but unlike anything found afterwards." Set amidst a backdrop of Snow-clad Mountains and lush green Valleys the temple is visible from a far distance. Close flows the Binwa Khund (stream). Considered sacred by local people. The temple surrounding area has been developed into a beautiful lawn and flowerbeds so that the devotees are able to rest a while amidst congenial surrounding.
Baijnath Photo Gallery
How to get There The airport at Gaggal (Kangra) is 37 km from Palampur. The road gauge railway reaches Pathankot which is 115 km from Palampur - and the narrow gauge railway comes right upto Maranda, 4 km from the town. Taxies and buses are available at both places. By road, Palampur is 545 km from Delhi.
Climate In winter, the temperature can get quite low when heavy woollens are required,. It is warm in summer and cottons are recommended.
Places of Interest in and around Palampur
Tea Factory (1.5 km) : At the very start of town, the tea factory of the co-operative society, offers an insight to the processing of Kangra tea.
Church of St. John in the Wilderness (200 m) : This attractive church , very close to the hotel and surrounded by poinsettias, is built on a low rise. This was reconstructed in 1929 and has several memorial tables.
Tample of Bunslamata (2 km) : One can walk through tea gardens and open fields or drive to reach this historical temple which was originally built about five centuries ago.
Neugal Khad : Close to the temple of Bundlamata, is this 300m wide chasm, through which the Bundla stream flows. Immediately ahead are the Dhauladhar mountain.
Gopalpur (1200mt.) 10 km from Palampur is Gopalpur where the Forest Department has set up a zoo called Dhauldhar Nature Park
Chamunda devi (18 km) : Legend has it that two demons. Chand and Mund tried to harass the goddess Ambika. Enraged, Ambika knitted her brows and from their folds emerged a terrifying from of Kali, who slew the demons. Pleased, Ambika declared that Kali would now be worshipped here as `Chamunda'. Himachal Tourism also runs a `Yatri Niwas' at this sacred place. Andretta (13 km) : The Artist's Village
Some places in the world are made for inspiration. Kangra Valley, with its spectacular backdrop of the mighty Dhauladhar, the Milky Mountains, has forever been known to attract artists, the Kangra school of miniature painting being just one notable example. What Kangra was to art some 200 years ago. Andretta, a tiny village 14 km south of Palampur, is to artist in the present century. Nestling amongst the rollina plains of Kangra Valley, with a wide panorama of snowy mountams its constant backdrop, Andretta has attracted artists of many hues. The village was brought to prominence by Ms. Norah Richards, the famous writer and dramatist. Known popularly as the `Nani of Punjabi Drama', Ms. Richards' writings exhibited her deep sensibility to life and people around her. Equally well known, and as sensitively marked, was her contemporary Sir Sobha Singh. Honored with the title of Padma Shri, Sobha Singh's paintings perhaps show the influence of the Kangra school, especially in the use of colours and their shades.
S. Sobha Singh Painting Gallery
Sujanpur Tira (700mt)
42 km from Palampur situated on the banks of foaming Beas, the historical town Sujanpur Tira (Tira mean palace) was built by Raja Sandra Chand, who had ascended to the throne when only ten years of age. The Tira Palace was the winter residence of Sansar Chand and the Alampur palace on the other side of the Beas was his summer resort. The township is picturesque having a vast natural ‘chaugan’ (flat ground)and grassy plain surrounded by the trees where traditional annual fair of holi is held for four days. A sainik school is located here. The temple of Gauri Shankar has life size statues of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati in Ashatadhathu. A real wealth of paintings lies in the Narbadeshwar temple in the town.Hardly any inch of the space has been left anadorned. The town has also the temple of Lord Ganesha and Laxmi Narayan. Appropriately, the town was once a major trade center and known for the craftmanship of the jwellers More Information on Sujanpur Tira Baijnath Temple One of the most remarkable monuments of the Kangra valley is the temple of Baijnath. Baijnath is situated East of Dharamsala on the main road that leads from the Dharmsala to Mandi. Baijnath is in reality the appellation of the chief temple dedicated to Siva Vaidyanatha (“Lord of Physicians”) by which the town itself has become known. The original name of the town was Kiragrama. This we learn from the two extensive Sarada inscriptions incised on stone slabs, which in elegant and florid Sanskrit verse give the history of the foundation of a temple, by two local merchants. "There is in Trigarata," we read in the inscription, "the pleasent village of Kiragrama, the home of numerous virtues where the river called Binduka, leaping from the lap of the mountain, with glittering wide-waves resembling playing-balls, merrily plays, like a bright maiden in the first bloom of youth. That village is protected by the strong-armed Rajanaka Lakshmana." The river Binduka, so well described by the poet, is the modern Binwa, a tributary of the Beas. The date of the inscription is expressed both in the Saptarshi and in the Saka eras. Cunningham first read the Saka date as 726, coresponding with A.D. 804. The true date, however, must be the Saka year 1126 corresponding with A.D .1204. The Baijnath temple is oriented due west. It consists of a puri or adytum. 8 feet squre inside and 18 feet outside, surmounted by a spire of the usual conical shape, and of a mandapa or front hall, 20 feet square inside, covered with a low pyramid shaped roof. The adytum, which contains the linga known as Vaidaya natha, is entered through a small anteroom with two pillars in antis. The roof of the mandapa is supported by four massive pillars connected by raised benches which form, as it were, a passage leading to the entrance of the sanctum. The architraves resting on these pillars divide the space of the ceiling into nine compartments, each of which is closed by means of corbelling slabs. In front of the mandapa rises a stately porch resting on four columns. "The shafts of these pillars," Fergusson remarks "are plain cylinders, of very classical proportions, and the bases also show that they are only slightly removed from classical design. The square plinth, the two toruses, the cavetto or hollow moulding between are all classical, but partially hidden by Hindu ornamentation, of great elegance but unlike anything found afterwards." Set amidst a backdrop of Snow-clad Mountains and lush green Valleys the temple is visible from a far distance. Close flows the Binwa Khund (stream). Considered sacred by local people. The temple surrounding area has been developed into a beautiful lawn and flowerbeds so that the devotees are able to rest a while amidst congenial surrounding.
Baijnath Photo Gallery
Places to visit in palampur
The Kangra valley of which Palampur (1249 m) is a major station, was the 'Trigarta' of old. It was one of the leading hill states and was once a part of the kingdom of Jalandhara. In local Parlance, the word for lots of water is 'pulum'. This is what has given Palampur its name and it is water that has given the valley so much of its character. Countless streams and brooks criss-crosses the landscape and in their intricate mesh, hold tea gardens and rice paddies. The town came into being when the tea bush was introduced in the 19th century and Palampur became a focus, for the planters. Kangra tea, with its center at Palampur, has been internationally acclaimed since then to further bless the area with remarkable natural beauty, the Dhauladhar ranges rise dramatically from the earth, just beyond Palampur. The town itself has some interesting colonial architecture and the area around is richly garnished with historical temples and forts and scores of picturesque hamlets.
Places to Visit
The Factory At the very start of town the tea factory of the co-operative society, offers an insight to the processing of Kangra tea.St. John Church (200 m) This attractive church is built on a low rise. It was reconstructed in 1929 and has several memorial tabletsTemple of Bundlamata (2 km) : One can walk through tea gardens and open fields or drive to reach this historical temple which was originally built about five centuries ago.Neugal Khad Close to the temple of Bundlamata, is this 300 m wide chasm, through which the Bundla streem flows. Immediately ahead are the Dhuladharuntains.
Excursions
Gopalpur (13 km) There is a mini zoo here.Chamunda Devi
Places to Visit ExcursionsAccessClimateBest time to visit
Legend has it that two demons Chanda and Munda tried to harass the goddess Ambika. Enraged, Ambika knitted her brows and from their folds emerged a terrifying from of Kali, who slew the demons. Pleased, Ambika declared that Kali would now be worshipped here as 'Chamunda'.Andretta (13 km) This has been the home of artist Noarh orchards, Sobha Singh and B. C. Sanyal. In Sobha Singh's home, now a gallery, several of his notable works are dispiayed. Also, there is a pottery and crafts centre at Andretta. Kangra Fort (27 km) The most important fort of the region, it is enclosed by high ramparts and its walls have a circumference of approximately 4 km. It was built about 1,000 years ago on the confluence of the Banganga and Manjhi rivers. Its various gates, shrines end remains of the old palaces are noteworthy.Sujanpur Tira (42 km)Built in 1758 the fortress of Tira Ghar the remnants of old halls, palaces end temple. the town of Sujanpur below the fort, has several old temples of which the Narbadeshwar and Murli Marahar are exemplary.TashiJong (12 km) There is a Tibetan monastery here.Baijnath (15 km) At the jewel-like temple of Baijnath Lord Shiva is revered as Vaidyanath, the Lord of physicians. With a wealth of intricate carvings and graceful proportions, this temple is a big draw for pilgrims and visitors. It is said that here, King Havana supplicated Lord Shiva for the boon of immortality.Bier (24 km) There is a Tibetan monastery here
Transport Information
By AirThe airport at Googol (Kangra) is 37 km from Palampur.By RailThe 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 RoadPalampur is 545 km from Delhi.
Climate Conditions
In winter, the temperature can drop below freezing point when heavy woollens are required. During summer the climate is mild and light woollens/cottons are recommended.
Best time to visit
Palampur has a mild climate and can be visited throughout the year. However, the best time to visit Palampur is between March to June and mid-September to November.
Places to Visit
The Factory At the very start of town the tea factory of the co-operative society, offers an insight to the processing of Kangra tea.St. John Church (200 m) This attractive church is built on a low rise. It was reconstructed in 1929 and has several memorial tabletsTemple of Bundlamata (2 km) : One can walk through tea gardens and open fields or drive to reach this historical temple which was originally built about five centuries ago.Neugal Khad Close to the temple of Bundlamata, is this 300 m wide chasm, through which the Bundla streem flows. Immediately ahead are the Dhuladharuntains.
Excursions
Gopalpur (13 km) There is a mini zoo here.Chamunda Devi
Places to Visit ExcursionsAccessClimateBest time to visit
Legend has it that two demons Chanda and Munda tried to harass the goddess Ambika. Enraged, Ambika knitted her brows and from their folds emerged a terrifying from of Kali, who slew the demons. Pleased, Ambika declared that Kali would now be worshipped here as 'Chamunda'.Andretta (13 km) This has been the home of artist Noarh orchards, Sobha Singh and B. C. Sanyal. In Sobha Singh's home, now a gallery, several of his notable works are dispiayed. Also, there is a pottery and crafts centre at Andretta. Kangra Fort (27 km) The most important fort of the region, it is enclosed by high ramparts and its walls have a circumference of approximately 4 km. It was built about 1,000 years ago on the confluence of the Banganga and Manjhi rivers. Its various gates, shrines end remains of the old palaces are noteworthy.Sujanpur Tira (42 km)Built in 1758 the fortress of Tira Ghar the remnants of old halls, palaces end temple. the town of Sujanpur below the fort, has several old temples of which the Narbadeshwar and Murli Marahar are exemplary.TashiJong (12 km) There is a Tibetan monastery here.Baijnath (15 km) At the jewel-like temple of Baijnath Lord Shiva is revered as Vaidyanath, the Lord of physicians. With a wealth of intricate carvings and graceful proportions, this temple is a big draw for pilgrims and visitors. It is said that here, King Havana supplicated Lord Shiva for the boon of immortality.Bier (24 km) There is a Tibetan monastery here
Transport Information
By AirThe airport at Googol (Kangra) is 37 km from Palampur.By RailThe 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 RoadPalampur is 545 km from Delhi.
Climate Conditions
In winter, the temperature can drop below freezing point when heavy woollens are required. During summer the climate is mild and light woollens/cottons are recommended.
Best time to visit
Palampur has a mild climate and can be visited throughout the year. However, the best time to visit Palampur is between March to June and mid-September to November.
general information on palampur
Palampur is a hilly town and a municipal council in Kangra district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Palampur is famous for its picturesque and snow clad mountains and tea gardens. Tea gardens are located between 800-1600 meters above mean sea level. Tea was first introduced way back when Dr. Jameson, the Superintendent of Botanical Garden Peshawar, North West province and Saharanpur visited Kangra district in 1849.
Geography
Palampur is located at 32°07′N 76°32′E / 32.12, 76.53[1]. Palampur, at a height of 1219 mts., is a main spot in the beautiful valley surrounded by tea gardens and pine trees. 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 (white hill of snow), 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 way to be established here. An Agricultural University is already functioning near by one Ayurvedic hospital is situated, also one Ayurvedic medical college is there in Paprola is about 10 km away from here some tea factories are also in operation Kangra valley is also known as tea capital of India this tea was quite famous among Britishers.
There are also some pleasant walks around the town. A short walk from here takes one to the Neugal park here you take some hot sips of coffee with the awesome cold winds and have a pleasant view nearby, few kilometres ahead is Bundla chasm which falls over a 100metres 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.www.mcllo.com An Informative, Travel website of Kangra Valley- Palampur Information
Several trek routes lead out of Palampur, particularly over the Dhauladhar Mountains towards the town of Chamba. Some important treks are over the Sanghar pass to Bharmaur via Holi, the forest trek from Mcleodganj to Treund and from Baijnath over the Jalsu pass to Bharmaur. A four-day trek will lead the traveler to Holi, via Waru La. Twenty-eight kilometers from Palampur is Billing, near Bir, an important centre for the adventure sport of paragliding. Paraglider pilots often land near Palampur after cross-country flights starting from Billing. Palampur also has numerous Buddhist monuments and is famous for its Tibetan handicrafts.
WHAT TO SEE
NEUGAL CAFE (3 km): Roaring in the rainy season and tinkling all the year around, Neugal Cafe offers a fine view of the Dhauladhar range & the great view of Neugal Khud. Himachal Tourism café provides food and a fine view from its restaurant.
BUNDLA (4 km): Spread over an area of 4 km. It is covered with lush green tea gardens of Bundla Tea Estate. The suspension bridge on the Neugal river attracts a thousand of tourists.
'BANDLA MATA MANDIR : A beautiful nd ancient temple of godess vindyavasini is 5 km away from palampur.
ANDRETTA (13 km): Home of the famous artist, late Sardar SOBHA SINGH and play-writer. Ms. NORA RICHARDS. There are beautiful paintings worth seeing in their private houses. It affords an excellent view of Dhauladhar range. Andreta is 12 km from Palampur.
CHAMUNDA DEVI: The famous temple dedicated to the goddess Chamunda is 25 km away and Yatri Niwas here provides an excellent accommodation for the visitors.
BAIJNATH (15 km): At a distance of 16 km from Palampur, Baijnath is a pilgrimage centres of the Hindus in Kangra Distt. Here one finds the oldest existing Shiva temple in the country, believed to have been originally built by the Pandavas close to the Binwa Khad.
BHAWARNA (11 Km) : Bhawarna is a beautiful place nearby Palampur having lot of temples and tea Gardens. Its mainly famous for its Bhadal Devi Mandir.
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 km. from Bir with an arena of 200 km for high altitude and cross country flying, is one of the best aerosports sites in the country.
Gopalpur (13 km) There is a mini zoo here, here you have a glimpse of Leopard, Black Beer and many more rare species.
Kangra Fort (27 km) The most important fort of the region, it is enclosed by high ramparts and its walls have a circumference of approximately 4 km. It was built about 1,000 years ago on the confluence of the Banganga and Manjhi rivers. Its various gates, shrines end remains of the old palaces are noteworthy.
Sujanpur Tira (42 km) Built in 1758 the fortress of Tira Ghar the remnants of old halls, palaces end temple. the town of Sujanpur below the fort, has several old temples of which the Narbadeshwar and Murli Marahar are exemplary.
TashiJong (12 km) There is a Tibetan monastery here.
Maranda (4 km) There is a Rotary Foundation eye hospital here.A railway station is located in maranda town.
Chobu (about 13 km from baijnath) Very picturique view for nature lovers near binwa river, water falls from 15- 20 ft. height is looking very gracious you can have a view of it, as it is quite soothing to your soul here you are completely with nature no one disturb you except the cool, clear wind and sound of water from the near by binwa river. this place is not developed for tourists that's why it is still in its natural form.have a glimpse of the true nature.
Joginder Nagar (30 km from Baijnath) Very beautiful place here two hydel power projects are situated Bassi and Shanan, Shanan is established here during british raj. Water for this project is lifted from Uhal River from Barot which is also an untouched beauty on the earth. To go to Barot one trolley way from joginder nagar also it is well connected by road.The climatic scenerio is very healthy.
Fairs and Festivals
Holi
The festival of Holi comes in the full moon day in the month of Falgun. Some women in the village offer special Puja during Holi. Small twigs of the 'Kamal' tree are painted in red and yellow and then laid out in little bamboo baskets (khartoo) along with thread, kumkum, jaggery and roasted grams. The women carry this basket and little pots of coloured water in their hands and go for the Puja. This is first offered to an elderly man (Dandochh) and then the Holi is played. The next day the entire village plays Holi. The day prior to Holi, when the moon comes out, the Holi bonfire is built and set to fire. There is a scramble during this among the younger men to touch the Holi flag first. He who touch it first, is considered lucky. Special Kadah Prasad (sweet gruel) is also cooked and distributed.
The Holi melas at Palampur, Ghughar, Paprola, Baijnath, Jaisinghpur and Sujanpur also have an attraction of their own. The Holi festival of Sujanpur traces its colourful history back to the glorious days of king Sansar Chand. This fair has been declared as a state festival by the Himachal government. The fair lasts for five days during which various processions of deities are taken out. Folk dances and traditional folk theater forms are also presented. Clay pots are also sold and the entire valley seems to reverberate with the joyous sounds of the traditional Holi songs. Holi mela in palampur is also celebrated with very pomp and show many exebitions and competetions are held here these days. local jhankis are the main attraction of this festival there is also competetion in between man made by man jhankies. Connectivity
Air
Nearest airport is Gaggal airport (kangra) after which it is accessible by road.
Rail
Palampur is connected by narrow gauge railway from Pathankot. Approximate distance from Pathankot to Palampur(Maranda -3 km away from main palampur city) is 112 km.
Road
Palampur is also accessible by road and there are many buses from Dharamshala 40 km, Kangra 38 km, Kulu-Manali 205 km & Shimla 259 km. From Delhi (542 km) from Pathankot Service to Palampur by Himachal Road Transport Corporation is easily available and too from Chandigarh (240 km).
Education
The neutrality of this article is disputed.Please see the discussion on the talk page. (December 2007)Please do not remove this message until the dispute is resolved.
'St. Pauls' School''': One of the oldest schools built during Bristish regime is St. Paul's School. Its the oldest school of city (est. 1923)& has glorious past in academic history. It offers not only HP board education but have ICSE board too. This school has picturesque location & largest campus of all other schools in city. For different sports like Basket ball, Badminton, Football etc, school has different grounds.
S.D. Chand Public school : SDCPS is one of the very good school in Palampur. Situated in Ghuggar area it is about 1 km from city. The school has a 25 year old good record of generating a good crop of professionals in various fields.
CSK HPKV, Palampur (Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya Palampur),http://www.hillagric.ernet.in/ one of the four universities in Himachal Pradesh is situated in Palampur. It was established in 1978. Most popularly it is known as Agriculture University Palampur among the people of Himachal Pradesh; it is one of the best agricultural universities in India.
D.A.V Sr. Sec School,Palampur: One of the primere institute in Himachal Pradesh. Situated in the green hills of Palampur,dhauladhar. It has excellent academic,sports and extra-carricular activity record. The school emphasises on the all round development of students and provide full support to its students and staff in all the fields.
Veterinary School:COVAS, College Of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, is the only premier veterinary institute in HP. It was established in the year 1986. It is situated at Holta, a small but beautiful location in Palampur Valley.
IHBT: An institute by CSIR located 2 km from Palampur on way to Baijnath and is one of the reputed institutes of the country dealing with Himalayan Bioresource Technology and research on Tea Gardens. Located with Dhauladhar (snow clad hills) in the back drop does pioneering research in respect of Biotechnology.
IVRI: Regional Station of IVRI (ICAR) established in 1959 is located in the heart of the city Palampur. The institute has excellent infrastructure for research in animal sciences, especially in the areas animal nutrition and disease investigation with a referral laboratory for animal disease diagnosis.
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Palampur: One of the best school in the state it is known for its excellent results not only in the boards but also in the competitive exams. Situated in a serene environment it has got one of the best and dedicated staff. Situated in Holta Camp, K V is affiliated to central board of secondary education, new delhi. With good sports facilities in the school the school's football and basketball teams compete at various zonal, state levels. The school emphasises on the all round development of students and provide full support to its students and staff in all the fields.
Geography
Palampur is located at 32°07′N 76°32′E / 32.12, 76.53[1]. Palampur, at a height of 1219 mts., is a main spot in the beautiful valley surrounded by tea gardens and pine trees. 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 (white hill of snow), 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 way to be established here. An Agricultural University is already functioning near by one Ayurvedic hospital is situated, also one Ayurvedic medical college is there in Paprola is about 10 km away from here some tea factories are also in operation Kangra valley is also known as tea capital of India this tea was quite famous among Britishers.
There are also some pleasant walks around the town. A short walk from here takes one to the Neugal park here you take some hot sips of coffee with the awesome cold winds and have a pleasant view nearby, few kilometres ahead is Bundla chasm which falls over a 100metres 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.www.mcllo.com An Informative, Travel website of Kangra Valley- Palampur Information
Several trek routes lead out of Palampur, particularly over the Dhauladhar Mountains towards the town of Chamba. Some important treks are over the Sanghar pass to Bharmaur via Holi, the forest trek from Mcleodganj to Treund and from Baijnath over the Jalsu pass to Bharmaur. A four-day trek will lead the traveler to Holi, via Waru La. Twenty-eight kilometers from Palampur is Billing, near Bir, an important centre for the adventure sport of paragliding. Paraglider pilots often land near Palampur after cross-country flights starting from Billing. Palampur also has numerous Buddhist monuments and is famous for its Tibetan handicrafts.
WHAT TO SEE
NEUGAL CAFE (3 km): Roaring in the rainy season and tinkling all the year around, Neugal Cafe offers a fine view of the Dhauladhar range & the great view of Neugal Khud. Himachal Tourism café provides food and a fine view from its restaurant.
BUNDLA (4 km): Spread over an area of 4 km. It is covered with lush green tea gardens of Bundla Tea Estate. The suspension bridge on the Neugal river attracts a thousand of tourists.
'BANDLA MATA MANDIR : A beautiful nd ancient temple of godess vindyavasini is 5 km away from palampur.
ANDRETTA (13 km): Home of the famous artist, late Sardar SOBHA SINGH and play-writer. Ms. NORA RICHARDS. There are beautiful paintings worth seeing in their private houses. It affords an excellent view of Dhauladhar range. Andreta is 12 km from Palampur.
CHAMUNDA DEVI: The famous temple dedicated to the goddess Chamunda is 25 km away and Yatri Niwas here provides an excellent accommodation for the visitors.
BAIJNATH (15 km): At a distance of 16 km from Palampur, Baijnath is a pilgrimage centres of the Hindus in Kangra Distt. Here one finds the oldest existing Shiva temple in the country, believed to have been originally built by the Pandavas close to the Binwa Khad.
BHAWARNA (11 Km) : Bhawarna is a beautiful place nearby Palampur having lot of temples and tea Gardens. Its mainly famous for its Bhadal Devi Mandir.
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 km. from Bir with an arena of 200 km for high altitude and cross country flying, is one of the best aerosports sites in the country.
Gopalpur (13 km) There is a mini zoo here, here you have a glimpse of Leopard, Black Beer and many more rare species.
Kangra Fort (27 km) The most important fort of the region, it is enclosed by high ramparts and its walls have a circumference of approximately 4 km. It was built about 1,000 years ago on the confluence of the Banganga and Manjhi rivers. Its various gates, shrines end remains of the old palaces are noteworthy.
Sujanpur Tira (42 km) Built in 1758 the fortress of Tira Ghar the remnants of old halls, palaces end temple. the town of Sujanpur below the fort, has several old temples of which the Narbadeshwar and Murli Marahar are exemplary.
TashiJong (12 km) There is a Tibetan monastery here.
Maranda (4 km) There is a Rotary Foundation eye hospital here.A railway station is located in maranda town.
Chobu (about 13 km from baijnath) Very picturique view for nature lovers near binwa river, water falls from 15- 20 ft. height is looking very gracious you can have a view of it, as it is quite soothing to your soul here you are completely with nature no one disturb you except the cool, clear wind and sound of water from the near by binwa river. this place is not developed for tourists that's why it is still in its natural form.have a glimpse of the true nature.
Joginder Nagar (30 km from Baijnath) Very beautiful place here two hydel power projects are situated Bassi and Shanan, Shanan is established here during british raj. Water for this project is lifted from Uhal River from Barot which is also an untouched beauty on the earth. To go to Barot one trolley way from joginder nagar also it is well connected by road.The climatic scenerio is very healthy.
Fairs and Festivals
Holi
The festival of Holi comes in the full moon day in the month of Falgun. Some women in the village offer special Puja during Holi. Small twigs of the 'Kamal' tree are painted in red and yellow and then laid out in little bamboo baskets (khartoo) along with thread, kumkum, jaggery and roasted grams. The women carry this basket and little pots of coloured water in their hands and go for the Puja. This is first offered to an elderly man (Dandochh) and then the Holi is played. The next day the entire village plays Holi. The day prior to Holi, when the moon comes out, the Holi bonfire is built and set to fire. There is a scramble during this among the younger men to touch the Holi flag first. He who touch it first, is considered lucky. Special Kadah Prasad (sweet gruel) is also cooked and distributed.
The Holi melas at Palampur, Ghughar, Paprola, Baijnath, Jaisinghpur and Sujanpur also have an attraction of their own. The Holi festival of Sujanpur traces its colourful history back to the glorious days of king Sansar Chand. This fair has been declared as a state festival by the Himachal government. The fair lasts for five days during which various processions of deities are taken out. Folk dances and traditional folk theater forms are also presented. Clay pots are also sold and the entire valley seems to reverberate with the joyous sounds of the traditional Holi songs. Holi mela in palampur is also celebrated with very pomp and show many exebitions and competetions are held here these days. local jhankis are the main attraction of this festival there is also competetion in between man made by man jhankies. Connectivity
Air
Nearest airport is Gaggal airport (kangra) after which it is accessible by road.
Rail
Palampur is connected by narrow gauge railway from Pathankot. Approximate distance from Pathankot to Palampur(Maranda -3 km away from main palampur city) is 112 km.
Road
Palampur is also accessible by road and there are many buses from Dharamshala 40 km, Kangra 38 km, Kulu-Manali 205 km & Shimla 259 km. From Delhi (542 km) from Pathankot Service to Palampur by Himachal Road Transport Corporation is easily available and too from Chandigarh (240 km).
Education
The neutrality of this article is disputed.Please see the discussion on the talk page. (December 2007)Please do not remove this message until the dispute is resolved.
'St. Pauls' School''': One of the oldest schools built during Bristish regime is St. Paul's School. Its the oldest school of city (est. 1923)& has glorious past in academic history. It offers not only HP board education but have ICSE board too. This school has picturesque location & largest campus of all other schools in city. For different sports like Basket ball, Badminton, Football etc, school has different grounds.
S.D. Chand Public school : SDCPS is one of the very good school in Palampur. Situated in Ghuggar area it is about 1 km from city. The school has a 25 year old good record of generating a good crop of professionals in various fields.
CSK HPKV, Palampur (Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya Palampur),http://www.hillagric.ernet.in/ one of the four universities in Himachal Pradesh is situated in Palampur. It was established in 1978. Most popularly it is known as Agriculture University Palampur among the people of Himachal Pradesh; it is one of the best agricultural universities in India.
D.A.V Sr. Sec School,Palampur: One of the primere institute in Himachal Pradesh. Situated in the green hills of Palampur,dhauladhar. It has excellent academic,sports and extra-carricular activity record. The school emphasises on the all round development of students and provide full support to its students and staff in all the fields.
Veterinary School:COVAS, College Of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, is the only premier veterinary institute in HP. It was established in the year 1986. It is situated at Holta, a small but beautiful location in Palampur Valley.
IHBT: An institute by CSIR located 2 km from Palampur on way to Baijnath and is one of the reputed institutes of the country dealing with Himalayan Bioresource Technology and research on Tea Gardens. Located with Dhauladhar (snow clad hills) in the back drop does pioneering research in respect of Biotechnology.
IVRI: Regional Station of IVRI (ICAR) established in 1959 is located in the heart of the city Palampur. The institute has excellent infrastructure for research in animal sciences, especially in the areas animal nutrition and disease investigation with a referral laboratory for animal disease diagnosis.
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Palampur: One of the best school in the state it is known for its excellent results not only in the boards but also in the competitive exams. Situated in a serene environment it has got one of the best and dedicated staff. Situated in Holta Camp, K V is affiliated to central board of secondary education, new delhi. With good sports facilities in the school the school's football and basketball teams compete at various zonal, state levels. The school emphasises on the all round development of students and provide full support to its students and staff in all the fields.
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