PALAMPUR HILL STATION
Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
Palampur is a hill station and a municipal council in the Kangra Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is surrounded by pine forests and flanked by the Dhauladhar ranges. The town derives its name from the local word palum, meaning "much 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 an important city located in Kangra Valley. It is a famous hill station and was once a part of the Jalandhar kingdom. The town came into being when Dr. Jameson, Superintendent of Botanical Gardens, introduced the tea bush from Almora in 1849.
Suggested time duration
5 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to July
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 07:00 AM | 07:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Palampur Bus Stand |
1 KM | 9418000529 |
 Palampur Railway Station |
5 KM | 139 |
 Kangra Airport |
38 KM | 911892232374 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Disabled
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kasoti | 6 KM |
Nearest Temples
TSUGLAGKHANG - DALAI LAMA TEMPLE COMPLEX
Pilgrimage site featuring the Dalai Lama's temple, a monastery, Stupas, a museum, library
BAIJNATH TEMPLE
It is a 13th century temple
CHAMUNDA DEVI TEMPLE
This ancient temple dates back to the 16th century
SHRI BAJRESHWARI DEVI TEMPLE
Sati devi's both Ears had fallen here
MASRUR TEMPLE COMPLEX
It is claimed that all 15 temples are carved out of a single rock
NARVADESHWAR TEMPLE
The miniature paintings that adorn the interior are built in Kangra style
SRI JWALAMUKHI TEMPLE
Jwala Devi temple follows an Indo-Sikh style of architecture
MAA CHINTPURNI TEMPLE
Sati devi's Feet had fallen in chintpurni
Nearest Attractions
MuseumLIBRARY OF TIBETAN WORKS AND ARCHIVES MUSEUM
It is one of the Famous for study and research of Buddhism
WaterfallsBHAGSUNAG WATERFALL BHAGSU FALLS
Cascades down from a height of 20 m alongside a mountain
WildlifeGOPALPUR ZOOLOGICAL PARK
It is surrounded by Dhauladhar Range of the Himalayas
FortKANGRA FORT
It is largest fort in Himalayas and Oldest fort in India
OutdoorBIR BILLING PARAGLIDING
Bir Billing has more than 200 tandem paragliding pilot
TrekkingKARERI LAKE TREK
Trek is sited at an elevation of 3300 meters
DamPONG DAM
The highest earthfill dam in India on the Beas River
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