Palampur

Neighboring to Dharamshala and Kangra, Palampur is a beautiful town famous for its splendid tea gardens. Streaming water bodies, paddy fields, wide spread tea gardens all complete the town offering an enchanting environment to its visitors. Not only this, a lot of adventure sports likes paragliding and trekking could also be enjoyed in Palampur.

Sardar Sobha Singh is a renowned artist of Brithish era and has also served the East India Company as draughtsman in Imperial days. His daughter Bibi Gurcharan Kaur, assited by her son Dr Hirday Paul Singh, has converted Andretta into an ever popular tourist destination not only for art enthusiasts but for all who admire his work. Sobha Singh Art Gallery, is a jewel in the heart of the Kangra Valley.

Tashi Jong is home to The Drukpa Kagyu tradition, which is one of the schools of the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. One of the major tourist attractions of the town, the monastery is beautiful and serene and maintains decorum of a school.

Located at the top of Chandpur village, Devi Latti Jakhni is a prominent shrine in the local area. Feel the scenic beauty of Dhauladhar range from here.

Neugal Park is famous in Palampur for hanging out for youngsters. Flowing water streams, icy cold water, magnificent view of Dhauladhar ranges makes it a paradise for all nature lovers.

Baijnath is an important 3th century temple dedicated to Shiva as Vaidyanath – the Lord of Physicians. The present name Baijnath became popular after the name of the temple. Located on the left bank of river Binwa, a corrupt form of ancient Binduka, a tributary of river Beas, the temple has been visited by thousands of travelers every year.

The most adventurous spot in the town is famous for world class paragliding and for some of the best treks around. At an alitutde of 1500 meters above sea level, Bir offers some enchanting view of the town and surrounding mountain ranges and serves as the best spot for paragliding. Because of this, a number of travelers flock in great numbers every year particularly in summers. Well, opting for paragliding is your decision but it is worth trying in a life time. Experience the best flying time in the months of September to November, but you can visit any time of the year as well.