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High Season : Apr - Jun

20 - 35℃

Low Season : Oct - Mar

24 - 16℃

Nearest Airport

Kangra Airport

Nearest Train Stations

Palampur

History

Palampur is an important city in the Kangra Valley. It is a famous mountain station and was once part of the Jalandhar kingdom. Dr. Jameson who was the superintendent of Botanical Garden introduced the Tea bush from Almora. After that, the tea plantation became a trend in the area and became an attraction for the European tea estate owners except for the (former) Wah tea plantation, the city, which was owned by Nawaab Muhabbat Hayat Khan and his descendants before 1947. Since then, Kangra tea from Palampur has gained international fame. The first prime minister of independent India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru (Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru) visited Palampur in 1941 when it was still British India.

Facts & Culture

Palampur a beautiful hill station in the Kangra Valley is around 35 kilometers from the famous hill town of Dharamshala. Its name comes from pulum, which means " plenty of water". There are countless streams and creeks in the area, and the waters are a great boon for tea gardens. The Palampur Tea Cooperative Factory is located about 1 mile south of the Kangra Road bus station and is popular for its tour of the tea-making process, which is the main attraction here. In addition to the tea plantations, Palampur also provides opportunities for tourists to engage in adventurous sports and serves as a starting point for several excursions including Dharamsala and Kangra. The famous Baijnath Manali Trek through the city is the best hike in Palampur. Bir is 35 kilometers away from Palanpur and is a popular paragliding center, the site is known as the "paragliding capital of India". The tea produced in Palampur City has gained international recognition. Together with the Tibetan handicrafts, carpets, and wooden handicrafts made here, it has become a must-have for tourists. Palampur has some of the highest cedar trees in the country and is the perfect summer vacation, with stunning views of the snow-capped Dhauladhar Mountains.

Places to See

Tea Garden

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The first ever tea plantation was started in the village of Palampur by Dr Jameson, who was the Superintendent of Botanical Gardens, North-West Frontier Province. Slowly and gradually, this small town

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Narghota Road, Dharmsala, Himachal Pradesh 176216
Wheelchair Accessible - No
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Gopalpur Zoo

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Experience in Palampur. Great views of the Himalayas and tea plantations may be seen at Palampur. being taller while being shorter. Journey to the Kangra Valley Devi Temple. The temples of Chintpurni,