India /Himachal Pradesh /Kangra /Palampur
Gorgeous, pretty and enchanting, these words would not suffice to express the ethereal beauty of Palampur, which is renowned for its fine quality of tea and celestial ambiance. A hilly resort with pristine surroundings, Palampur is nested within the majestic mountain peaks of Dhauladhar Ranges in the Kangra Valley. At 1219 meters, this sky resort flaunts a dazzling picture of light and shade with its terraced paddy fields, aromatic tea gardens and the deep woods. The name Palampur is a derivative of the term Pulum, which means abundant water, a name that is aptly suited to the magnificent environ of numerous pour outs and torrents that interlaces the winding paths of the lush terrain of Palampur. Formerly Palampur was part of the Sikh Kingdom of Jalandhara and it came to limelight only in the 19th century when the British noticed its aromatic freshness and salubrious climate. As a matter of fact, the progressive Englishmen made this sleepy hamlet into a bustling center of trade and commerce. Palampur still houses its colonial elegance in the form of stunning mansions and palatial bungalows that reflects the classic look of the Victorian architecture. A romantic destination like its sweet name, Palampur offers all the glitz of a typical hill station.
Hill Station, Palampur
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Category : Hill Station
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 176061
STD Code: 1894
Info Website: N.A
Best Time to Visit: Mar – Jun, Sep – Dec
HistoryEdit
Palampur is a green hill station and a municipal council in the Kangra Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded on all sides by tea gardens and pine forests before they merge with the Dhauladhar ranges. Palampur is the tea capital of northwest India but tea is just one aspect that makes Palampur a special interest place. Abundance of water and proximity to the mountains has endowed it with mild climate. The town has derived its name from the local word pulum, meaning lots of water. There are numerous streams flowing from the mountains to the plains from Palampur. The combination of greenery and water gives Palampur a distinctive look. Palampur is at the confluence of the plains and the hills and so the scenery shows the contrast: plains on one side and the majestic snow covered hills on the other side. Behind this town stands high ranges of Dhauladhar mountains, whose tops remain snow-covered for most part of the year.The major tourist attraction in Palampur is the Neughal Khad, Andretta, Chamunda Devi, Baijnath, Bir and Billing.
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By Air : Gaggal (also known as Dharamsala airport) is the nearest airport to Palampur. Gaggal is about 40 km away from Palampur. Taxis are available from Gaggal to Palampur with a fare of about Rs 750. Gaggal is connected to Delhi and Mumbai by air. International travelers have to get flight connection from Delhi, which is 522 km away. Tourist taxi charges about Rs 10000 from Delhi to Palampur.
By Train : Broad gauge and narrow gauge are available nearby to Palampur. Maranda railway station 2 km away from Palampur is the nearest narrow gauge railway station. Nearest broad gauge railway station is Pathankot, which is 120 km away from the town. These stations are connected to other major railway stations. Taxis are available from the railway stations to Palampur.
By Bus : State owned public transport regular bus services are available from Palampur to major cities like Mandi, Pathankot, and Dharmshala. Public bus fare is less than Rs 2 per km.
By Taxi : Taxis in the town of Palampur normally charge around Rs 13 per kilometer, and the minimum charge for taking a taxi is Rs 25.
By Other : You can also opt for auto rickshaws in the town of Palampur, and these auto rickshaws in Palampur do not run on meter. You will have to negotiate well before climbing into an auto rickshaw; by making sure that the driver agrees to a fixed amount as this can make your transport easier. Auto rickshaw fares may range from Rs 15 to 30, and there are no special night fares.
Top HotelsAdd
Budget – Up to Rs. 800
Sai Gardens ; Lohna to Bundla, Lohna Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
Hotel Raj Golden Palampur ; Near New Bus Stand, Palampur Rd, Berachah, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176061 ; Ph – 098 16 593337 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
Hotel T- Bud ; Lohna, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176061 ; Ph – 0189 423 1298 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
Country Cottage ; Chandpur Tea Estate, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176061, Palampur-Dharamshala Rd, Berachah, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176061 ; Ph – 094 18 130173 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.
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- Taj Restaurant ; State Highway 17, Berachah Palampur, Himachal Pradesh ; M – 094 18 032944 ; Food Serve : Indian
- Chandan Palace Restaurant and Bar ; Palampur Rd, Berachah, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176061
; M – N.A ; Food Serve : Indian
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Baisakhi ; Venue: Palampur ; Period : April ; Details: Punjab is well-known for its Baisakhi fair. This festival is celebrated at several places in the state and is organized from 13th to 15th April every year and lasts for three days from 1st to 3rd Baisakh, the month of Harvest.It is a cultural festival for the locals and is regarded as the most important Punjabi festival. The thousands of Sikh pilgrims arrive each year from all over the country to celebrate this festival.
Lohri ; Venue: Palampur ; Period : January ; Details: Lohri in Palampur is celebrated with great gusto just before the day of Makar Sankranti. Lohri is one of the most beautifully celebrated festivals of Punjab and is enjoyed with singing special Lohri songs and dancing merrily to the beats of Dhol.
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