4 Key Highlights of Palampur Tourism
Palampur is one of the
major tourist attractions in not only the Kangra Valley but the whole of
Himachal Pradesh fro numerous reasons. The town is a go-to getaway for people
in the neighboring states who flock the town each year to enjoy the pleasant
summers and the chilly winters.
Established as a
tea-estate town by Dr. Jameson who first reached the terrain in 1849, Palampur
has since then gained international attention for the variety of the tea grown
in the area. Besides the tea-estates, other major tourist destinations include
the Baijnath Shiva temple, the trek trails of Kangra, the solitude camp,
viewpoints of the Dhauladhar range and the various water streams flowing from
the hills to the plains.
Since Palampur has so
much to offer, we have listed down the 4 major attractions of the town for
visitors -
1. Tea Gardens - The tea gardens in the Kangra
Valley is the biggest attraction for people visiting the valley surrounded by
lush pine forests. Major tea estates in the region include the Palampur
Cooperative tea factory, Dharmsala Tea Company, Towa tea estate (at an altitude
of 6500 feet), Hoodle tea estate. Walking around the tea gardens with the
morning dew on tea-leaves is quite an experience. Almost all 5900 tea gardens
are accessible by road and can be explored both on foot and on rented bikes
(which is an amazing option for exploring the Kangra valley).
2. Saurabh Van Vihar - Spread in a region of 13
km, Saurabh Van Vihar is a nature park that is named after Saurabh Kalia
(martyr of the Kargil War). The recreation center is arranged on the bank of
snow-bolstered Neugel Khad in Kwat Village. An ideal spot for getaways, Saurabh
Van Vihar is approximately 4kms from Palampur. The recreation center likewise
boasts of amazing bird species, which further adds to its appeal. Today,
boating, birdwatching, and bouldering can be experienced as a fun activity on
the vacation apart from the nature stroll on the pebbly bank of the Neugal
Khad.
3. Baijnath Shiva Temple - Built during the
twelfth century, Bajinath is known to be probably the most established temples
of Lord Shiva in the whole of Himachal Pradesh. The sanctuary bespeaks
antiquated workmanship and culture through its perfect and enchanting
architecture. The temple premises are incredibly flawless and the view from the
backside of the temple is mesmerizing. The temple lies among the Kangra and
Mandi regions of Himachal Pradesh. It is only 16 km from the town of Palampur.
4. Bir and Billing - This town is acclaimed for
its Buddhist monasteries. Local hang gliding pilots use it as their base. Bir,
encompassed by tea gardens and mesmerizing views of low slopes, is perfect to
hover over for paragliders. Fine Tibetan crafted works are likewise found here.
Bir and Billing have gained fame across the country and abroad as the center
for aero sports.
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