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Introduction
Situated at an
altitude of 1219 meters in the lap of Dhauladhar range. Set
amidst the hills the small and clean exquisite town of Palampur is bejeweled
with lush green terraced fields, the majestic deodar trees, beautiful tea
gardens, pine forests the snow clad and breath taking Dhauladhar range with its imposing sky high peaks. It is a beautiful spot in Kangra valley. Palampur has beautiful gardens and lovely walks. It has a moderate climate which is suitable for all type of the tourists. The Agriculture University is located here. Many short and long walks/treks originate
from here. It has a quite a reasonable accommodation and is well connected
by rail, road and air. An amusement park with cable car is being
developed to attract more and more tourists. Nearby is Neogal khad
a 300 meters wide yawning chasm through which gushes the Bundla
stream that become roaring trrent during the monsoon. The thundering water
in the 300 meters wide chasm is a never to be forgotten sight.
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