Palampur is situated about 35 kms. from Dharamshala
at an altitude of 1220 meters above sea level.
This pleasant little town is surrounded on all sides by well laid out tea gardens.
Palampur is situated in the Kangra valley, close to
the Dhauladhar range, in the northwestern region of
Himachal Pradesh. The British introduced tea plantations in this area, which are now known to produce very high quality tea and are
even sold in the foreign markets. Due to this
Palampur is also known as the 'Tea Capital of North
India'. Besides
beautiful gardens and lovely walks, the place also
offers a beautiful view of snow laden peaks.
Palampur is known not
only for its scenic beauty but also for the
beautiful temples and buildings built in the
Colonial period.
Palampur
is a popular camping region for trekkers.
Palampur is a famous
tourist destination for every type of
travelers.
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History of Palampur |
Earlier Palampur was
a part of the local Sikh Kingdom but later it came
under the British.
The Kangra
valley was the `Trigarta' of old, where the Palampur
town is situated. It was one of the
leading hill states and was once a part of the
Jalandhar kingdom. The Palampur gets its name from 'Pulum'
which means the abundant water. 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 of
Botanical Gardens, 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. Since then the Kangra tea of Palampur has
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Tourist Attraction in Palampur |
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The major tourist attraction in Palampur is the Neughal Khund, a 305 meters wide chasm, through which gushes the Bundla
stream. During the monsoon, this stream becomes a
roaring torrent. Near Palampur, the charming village of Andretta
is located where Mrs. Norah Richards lived. She was a pioneer of rural theatre in India and an ardent disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. Sardar Sobha Singh, a renowned artist, also stayed
in Palampur. He gained prominence for his paintings of the immortal ill-fated Punjabi lovers, Sohni and
Mahiwal. Sobha Singh’s studio has become
famous all over the country and attracts many tourists.
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How to reach Here |
By Air:
There is no airport in Palampur. But, the nearest airport is located at Kangra, about 30
kms away.
By Rail:
There is no railway station in Palmpur. The closest
railway station is located at Maranda, that is at a
distance of 2 km from Palampur.
Pathankot is the nearest broad gauge railway
station, located about 115 kms from Palampur.
By
Road:
Palampur is well linked by road and located close to
Kangra and Dharamshala.
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