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Places to Visit in Palampur
Palampur is a popular hillstation town with thousands of tea gardens and beautiful deodar forests encircling the town. It is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
The stunning greenery with beautiful landscapes creates a mesmerizing experience for every visitor. The vast tea gardens driving along the scenic beauty of the Dhauladhar range and the slopes of the Kangra valley is unforgettable. The plateau of Palampur (1219 metres) which essentially comes from the word ‘pulum’ meaning abundant water is famed for its mild climate and salubrious environs. The pine scented air is invigorating and the scenery inspiring.
Palampur is like a paradise for the people who are adventure enthusiasts. Tourists can enjoy Paragliding, Mountain Trekking, Jeep Safari which creates an immense memorable life experience. Palampur has unexplored destinations that offer a peaceful and serene environment to tourists. You can level up your adventurous hunger by going paragliding at Bir and explore lush green forests that look really amazing while trekking in triund. Tibetian culture can be felt with amazing artifacts available at Shrabling Monastery & Tashi Jong Monastery. Adding to it, you can make your visit to various famous temples such as Baijnath Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, and many more.
The weather condition in Palampur is moderate which makes it a year-round destination place for the visitors. You can either make your visit during Summers i.e between March and June, when weather conditions are mild and you can make your peaceful visit or early winters time i.e between November and February, when conditions are pleasant and not much cold is there in the region to disrupt your journey. As winters in palampur are freezing so avoid visiting during peak winter times. But if you are lover of snow, you can definitely visit in winters too.
Jakhni Mata Temple
Jakhni Mata Temple
Perched at the highest point of Palampur, the climb to this exotic temple may be arduous and physically demanding, but the view at the top makes it extremely worth the sweat. The vantage point offers spectacular views of the Dhauladhar mountain range, the gorgeous valley of Kangra and the quaint little hamlets sprinkled all over the district.
The temple has cultural and religious values among the Hindu community and is an ideal tourist destination for families exploring Himachal.
How to Reach : The temple can be reached by hiring our cab. Just call on 9418570800.
Distance from Palampur: 11.2 km
Timings: 5 AM to 9 PM, all days of the week
Entry fees: No entry fees
Tashijong Monastery
Tashijong Tibetan Monastery is located just 15 kilometers away from Palampur. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Palampur. The building sits against lush green hills and no matter what way you look, the Himalayan mountains disappearing into the clouds will leave you breathless.
The monastery itself is a sight to behold – decorated with wooden carvings, paintings, and Buddha statues. For the shoppers in you, the temple also features a craft emporium where you can buy beautiful Tibetan handicrafts.
How to Reach : The monastery can be reached by hiring our cab. Just call on 9418570800.
Distance from Palampur: 15 kilometers
Entry fees: No entry fees
Saurabh Van Vihaar
Saurabh Van Vihaar
The Saurabh Van Vihar is a nature park that has been built in dedication of the brave and valiant soldier Saurabh Kalia, who was a martyr in the Kargil War. An ideal spot for the nature lover in you, this beautiful and scenic tourist attraction is located on the banks of the snow-fed Neugel Khad. An overall great place to holiday with your family, the park features lush gardens for taking a leisurely stroll in the pollution free environs. Moreover, there is a small lake and you can go boating there!
The park today stands as a proud symbol of honour for all the fearless soldiers, who willingly lay their lives in wars to protect their country and motherland. What was initially established with the simple objective of spreading awareness about the degradation of the environment is today one of the most popular tourist attractions in Palampur, and is loved by people of all age groups. Children and adults equally enjoy boating, birdwatching and bouldering at the Saurabh Van Vihar, and the place is a must visit while in Palampur to enjoy in the lap of nature, and to feel closer to it.
Baijnath Shiv Temple
Baijnath Temple is one of the most popular temples in Himachal Pradesh. In this temple homage is paid to Vaidyanath or Lord of Physicians, which is one of the forms of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is worshipped as the 'God of Healing'. In fact, the water of this temple is believed to be of medicinal value and has the potential to cure several illnesses and diseases. This draws thousands of devotees from all around the world every year.
The Shikhara Style temple built in 1204 AD with gardens and pathways has exquisitely crafted floral patterns and images of deities on the wall that adds to the overall beauty of the temple.The temple has 20 feet Mandapa supported by four pillars and two attractive statues of Nandi Bull with a small human figure holding the tail of Nandi. It is believed that the king of demons Ravana sacrificed his head ten times here and since then there are no Dussehra celebrations in the temple.
Chamunda Devi Temple
One of the most famous tourist places in Palampur, the Chamunda Devi temple is a significant religious and spiritual center of attraction among Indians and foreigners alike. The temple is dedicated to Chamunda, one of the forms of Durga Maa.
Nestled in the silvery snow-capped hills of Kangra district, the temple is thronging with tourists throughout the year.You can plan a trip with your family to this holy place and get the blessings of Maa.
Distance from Palampur: 22.5 kilometer
Timings: 6-12 AM and 1 to 9 PM in winters, 5-12 AM and 1-10 PM in summers
Entry fees: No entry fees
Bir & Billing
Nestled amongst the aesthetic natural bounties, Bir & Billing are two small hamlets in Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Bir is situated at an altitude of 1525 meters, amidst the serene landscapes, snow-capped hills, and artistic temples. Where as Billing is situated 14 Kms north of Bir at an altitude of 2430 meters. Bir & Billing are known as the 'Paragliding Capital of India'.
Billing presents a panoramic view of the valley below. Bir and Billing was rated as one of best destinations for paragliding in the world. Billing has the world’s second-best paragliding launch site in the world (after Lake Como, Italy), and the best for paragliding in India. Bir is the landing site for paragliders.
Distance from Palampur:38 kilometer
Timings: 6-12 AM and 1 to 9 PM in winters, 5-12 AM and 1-10 PM in summers
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