Palampur
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Overview
Palampur is 35 km from Kangra, is a quiet town situated on a plateau with the backdrop of the dramatic Neugal chasm and the Bundla stream cutting across on one edge.
Surrounded by green tea estates and forests of pine and deodar, Palampur has several interesting trekking trails.
Some of these paths leading to the hills are often used by Gaddis – the nomadic shepherds of the area. With a number of interesting areas in the vicinity, angling in the river Bundla, paragliding at Bir-Billing 35 km away.
Language
Hindi, English, Punjabi are understood and spoken by the people engaged in tourism trade.
Clothing Essentials
Cotton clothes in Summer and heavy woolens in winter.
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Booking
Book Your Forest Rest Houses/Inspection Huts
Palampur
How to Reach
| By Air | Gaggal Airport at 40 Km. |
|---|---|
| By Rail | Pathankot-Jogindernagar narrow gauge railway line. |
| By Road | Transport Buses from Dharamsala, Kangra, Kullu and Shimla. |
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Attractions
| Places to visit | Distances from Palampur (Km) |
|---|---|
| Baijnath | 16 |
| Bir and Billing | 43 |
| Palampur Tea Gardens | 1 |
| Aadi Himani Chamunda Trek | 12.2 |
Baijnath
Bir and Billing
Palampur Tea Gardens
Aadi Himani Chamunda Trek
Palampur
Weather
In winter the temperature get quite low and summers are hot.