This hill station is also known as the "Tea capital of North India". Famous not only for its scenic beauty but also for the beautiful temples and building built in the colonial period.

Here a natural lover can enjoy quiet stroll while feasting natural beauty while an outdoor lover can enjoy hand trekking and gliding during the holiday. This place has healthy climate.

Main Attractions of Palampur

Taragarh Palace Hotel : This hotel is famous for splendid art-deco mansion set amidst large grounds.

Andretta : This Charming village is famous for various artistic activities .Famous painter Sardar Sobha Singh and the playwright Ms Norah Richards born here.

Bir and Billing : This place is surrounded by tea gardens and sheltered by mountains sheltered by the mountains. Bir serves as a landing ground for hang & para gliders and also for Tibetan handicrafts and Buddhist monasteries. Whereas Billing is famous for aero-sports sites in the world. Here mountain ranges set like an amphitheatre that offer opportunities for high altitude and cross-country flying above 200-km.

Baijnath : This is 16 Km from town. The Shiva temple at Baijnath is one of the famous monuments of the Kangra valley. Earlier this town was named 'Kirgrama'. But later on it is called as Baijnath derived from Shiva Vaidyanatha. This Shiva temple consist a 'Adytum' that surrounds a 'Mandap' that covers low pyramid shaped roof. The 'Adytum' contains the Lingam. Beside this there is fine sculpture work to be associated with Ravana, who worshipped Shiva at this spot and gained immortality. Baijnath is one of the 'Twelve Jyotirlingams'. Devottees come here to attend the fair at the Shivratri festival.

Neugal Khad : This is 2 km. from town. This Neugal Khad offers you fine view of the Dhauladhar range. This place is a famous picnic spot and ideal for vacations when you like to escape from busy life.

General Information

Location : Himachal Pradesh.
Altitude : 1,220m.
Best Time : March to June and mid-September to November.