Dalhousie- Palampur is one of the reputed tours from Dalhousie that takes the tourists to the picturesque hill station of Palampur situated at an altitude of 1,220 meters above sea level. The hill station, nestled in Kangra Valley, is located at a distance of 176 kilometers from Dalhousie. The tourists may reach the hill town Palampur from Dalhousie via Lahru. The town is placed at a distance of 30 kilometers from Dharamshala.

The hill town of Palampur was rediscovered during the colonial rule of India when the British retired to this idyllic hill station during the hot and sultry days of the summer season. The tea industry of Palampur is well reputed. St. John's Church in Palampur is modeled on the English style. The cascading waterfall at Bundla Chasm is also another tourist destination of Palampur frequently visited by the tourists. Neogal Park, situated at a distance of 1 kilometer from the town of Palampur, provides the tourists with the spectacular view of the imposing Dhauladhar Range. While on the tour of Palampur from Dalhousie, the tourists can visit the nearby hill hamlet of Andrettaa.

Palampur offers the tourists with the opportunity to participate in the adventure sports like paragliding and trekking. The trekking route of Sanghar Pass to Bharmaur through the hamlet of Holi has its base camp in the town of Palampur. Hand gliding institutes are also situated in close proximity of the town. The natural beauty of the region is best realized on a trip from Dalhousie to Palampur.

Last Updated on 9/13/2011