Palampur

Palampur : Gorgeous, Pretty and Enchanting

Palampur is a fascinating spot in the Kangra Valley, surrounded on all sides by tea gardens and pine forests. The place enjoys a healthy climate and the pine scented air is said to have curative properties. The scenery presents a sublime and beautiful contrast- the plain presents a picture of rural loveliness and repose, while the hills are majestic. Behind this town stands high ranges of Dhauladhar mountains, whose tops remain covered for most part of the year. This place is being developed as large tourist centre. A ropeway and an amusement park is also on the to be established here. An Agricultural University is already functioning and some tea factories are also coming up. There are also some pleasant walks around the town. A short walk from here takes one to the awe inspiring Bundla chasm which falls over a 100mts. to the Bundla stream. The stream is a thin streak running over stony ground far below the cliff. During the monsoon seasons, it swells and rages – madly over the entire width of the chasm taking stones and boulders along with it and makes loud roaring noise like thunder. Palampur houses two very important institutions – Agriculture University and CSIR Complex.

Plampur By Air

Gaggal is the nearest airport to Palampur . Gaggal is about 35km away from Palampur. Taxis  are available from Gaggal to Palampur with a fare of about Rs. 750. Gaggal is connected to Delhi and Mumbai by air international travelers have to get flight connection form Delhi, which is 535 km away. Tourist taxi charges about Rs 10000 form Delhi to Palampur.

Palampur by Train:

Broad gauge and narrow gauge are available nearby to Palampur. Marandra railway station 2km away from Palampur is the nearest narrow gauge railway station. Nearest broad gauge railway station Pathankot, this is 115km away from the town. These stations are connected to other major railway stations. Taxis are available from the Railway stations to Palampur.

Palampur by Bus:

State owned public transport regular bus services are available from Palampur to Major cities like Mandi, Pathankot, and Dharmshala. Public bus fare is less than rs. 2per km.