Himachal
Pradesh
Pradesh
Tourist Place in Palampur
| Location: | Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 18°C,25°C: Winter:3°C, 10°C |
| STD Code: | 01894 |
| Best Times: | Throughout the year |
| Attractions: | Fort of Kangra, Andretta, Bir and Beeling |
| Language: | Hindi, Himachali, English |
Fort of Kangra
One of the important fort in palampur is kangra fort. It was built about 1000 years ago which is sided by te rivers banganga and manjhi. The fort is enclosed by high ramparts and its walls have a circumference of 4 kms.. Its various gates, shrines end remains of the old palaces are noteworthy.
Neuhal Khad
Neugal Khad is a beautiful picnic spot, situated 2 km from Palampur. This 300 m wide chasm, through which the Bundla stream flows, commands a fine view of the Dhauladhar range. It is also known as Bundla Chasm.
Andretta
A tribute to Kangra artists, Andretta village is among the most largely visited excursions from Palampur. The village is home to exquisite handicrafts produced by the local artists and attracts tourists in large numbers from different parts of the world. The village is truly the hub of all local art in the Kangra valley and is one of the most important places to visit near Palampur. Pottery making is the most famous art practiced here.
Bir and Beeling
This village is famous for its Buddhist monasteries. Hang gliding pilots use it as their landing site. Bir, surrounded by tea gardens and an amphitheater of low hills, is an ideal landing around for para-gliders. Bir has Buddhist Monasteries that are worth visiting.
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