PalampurSurrounded by tea estates and dense pine and deodar forests, Palampur at a height of 1220 m is a small town lying just 35 km from Kangra. Numerous tourist attractions, which include angling opportunities in River Bundla, paragliding and hang gliding and various secluded walks and trails, make Palampur a destination which can be experienced at any time of the year. EXCURSIONS Neughal Khad : The Bundla gorge which turns the calm stream into a magnificent fury during the monsoon. Baynath (16 km) : Built in 804 A.D. Baynath is famed for its temple dedicated to Shiva and contains one of the 12 jyotirlingas in the country. Bir (35 km): is well known for its handicrafts and monasteries as well as a landing ground for para/hang- gliders. Billing : Noted as one of the best aerosport sites in the world, Billing offers numerous opportunities for high altitude flying. Billing is 14 km from Bir. ACCESS Nearest airport is at Kangra, 30 km. Pathankot (115 km) is the nearest broad gauge railhead. Palampur is well connected by road. It is 40 km from Dharmashala and just 18 km from Kangra. ACCOMMODATION Silver Oaks Resort, Bundla. Phone: 31132, 30747. Masand Motel, Bundla. Phone: 30623. Yamini, Ghughar Road. Phone: 30631-2. T-Bud (HPTDC), The Mall. Phone: 31298. Taragarh Palace, Alhilal. Phone: 63034. The Tourist Bungalow of the HPTDC about one km from the bus stand, provides cosy comfortable accommodation at reasonable rates. There is also a private hotel called Pines Hotel situated at the bus stand. |