Palampur Travel Guide

A charming beauty, healthy climate and scented air of pine trees, Palampur has got all the important ingredients of being a best hill station. Palampur could be the best choice for a perfect getaway from the mad crowds of the plains. Travel to Palampur and discover the beauty of nature that captivates in the surroundings of this beautiful place.

Palampur - Tea Capital of North India
Situated at a distance of 235 km from Shimla and 40 km from Dharamsala, the hill station Palampur gets its name from word 'Pulum' meaning abundant water. Earlier Palampur was a part of the local Sikh Kingdom and later on came under the British empire. Today, Palampur is best described as the ' Tea capital of India' , which can be noticed on the excursion journey from Palampur. A perfect destination for the outdoor adventure, here tourists can enjoy hand gliding and trekking on the travel to Palampur. Apart from the natural beauty, there are many temples and waterfalls situated in and around the Palampur. Baijnath temple and Bundla waterfall are the two most important tourist destinations located in the vicinity of Palampur. .

How To Reach

Air
The nearest airport is Gaggal in Kangra, which is located at a distance of 37 km from Palampur. Private taxi or bus ply regularly from airport to the city.
Rail
Pathankot is the nearest broad gauge railhead, located at a distance of 115 km from Palampur. Palampur is also connected by a narrow gauge railway line, Jogindernagar located at a distance of 5 km.
Road
Palampur is connected by good network of roads. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation runs its buses that cover major cities of state. From Delhi, Palampur is located at a distance of 545 km on a stretch of 10 hour drive.
Internal Transport
To move in and around the city, one can avail the services of private taxi, auto or state corporation buses. Apart from such facilities, tourist can go for a long walk through lush green tea gardens or simply inside the city.

Places of Interest

Neugal Khad (2 km)
A famous picnic spot, Neugal Khad gives panoramic view of the mountain ranges that overlooks this beautiful landscape. Especially during the rainy season, the roaring noise of the forest produces excellent effects in the surroundings. Neugal Khad is a perfect getaway from the hectic and busy schedule of daily life.

Bundla Stream (2 km)
A perfect destination located few miles away from Palampur, Bundla stream could be reached by a long walk through the lovely surroundings of lush green forests and mountains. The beauty of the stream can be best viewed at the time of monsoons, when high streams of Bundla drags stones and boulders in its stride making loud noise like a continuous thunder.

Andretta (13 km)
The charming village located on the turf of Himalayan ranges, Andretta is travelled by huge number of tourists to witness the famous Art Gallery of Shobha Singh. It is also an important craft center, which is known for the pottery.

Gopalpur (13 km) Known for the Dhauladhar National Park, Gopalpur also has a mini zoo, that attracts many tourists for the glimpse of rare species like black bear and several types of deer like goral and sambhar.

Excursion from Palampur

Kangra Fort (27km)
Kangra fort which is also known as Nagarkot entered into the history in the year 1909, when Mahmud of Ghazni attacked the Kangra city. This is one of the important forts in the region famous for the miniature paintings and carvings, which is restored in the form of Kangra museum. Apart from the museum the fort also comprises of various gates, shrines and rampant of old palaces.Read More...

Sujanpur Tira (42 km)
Situated on the banks of the foaming Beas river, Sujanpur Tira is a historical town comprises of temples, a vast natural 'chaugan' (flat ground) and grassy plain surrounded by trees. One of the famous excursion sites located in the surroundings of Palampur, Sujanpur is also known as a pilgrimage center.

Baijnath Temple (15 km)
Another excursion site located in the vicinity of Palampur, Baijnath is known for the jewel-like temple of Lord Shiva. Adorned with intricate carvings, the temple draws huge number of pilgrims.Read More...

Adventure Activities

Hand/Para-gliding
Travel to Palampur for one of the most adventurous activities called hand/para-gliding. Bir and Billing are two main cities located near Palampur at a distance of 28 and 42 km respectively. Surrounded by lush green tea gardens, Bir serves as a landing ground for the hand gliders. The town of Billing can also be travelled for hand/para-gliding experience.Read more...

Trekking
Tourists can travel to Palampur for the memorable trekking experience, that covers some of the best treks like Sanghar Pass to Bharmour via Holi and from Baijnath over the Jalsu Pass to Bharmour. The best season for trekking is post-monsoon between mid-September to mid-October.Read More...

Shopping in Palampur


There are many things to buy from Palampur, especially the Kangra tea is world famous. Apart from tea, there are Tibetan handicrafts, carpets, woollens, thangka paintings on display. Tourists can get one of these items as a token of remembrance of Palampur.