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