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| 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. |
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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. |
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