Location: Palampur
Top Things to do in Palampur
The 10 Best Things to Do in Palampur, India
Palampur is a hill station and a municipal council in the Kangra Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is the tea capital of northwest India, surrounded by pine forests and flanked by the Dhauladhar ranges. The town derives its name from the local word palum, meaning lots of water. There are numerous streams flowing from the mountains to the plains from Palampur. The combination of greenery and water gives Palampur a distinctive look.
Restaurants in Palampur
1. Sobha Singh Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Sobha Singh Art Gallery displays original paintings by famous artist Sobha Singh. Canvas prints, posters and sculptors by him are also displayed.In addition, the visitors are also allowed access to his studio. The Museum has artifacts and photographs related to the legendry artist
Reviewed By Gordon2112 - Petersfield, United Kingdom
This gallery stood out as a disappointing anomaly on our 2-week Cox and Kings tour. We had to make a substantial detour on a pretty bad road to get here. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course, but the Sobha Singh gallery...MoreSorry to learn about your bad experience of traveling on a a bad road.It is not in our control yet would inform the concerend authorities to improve the road conditons.
2. Baijnath Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By SatyendraGarg - New Delhi, India
Baijnath temple is an extremely famous and having most wonderful architecture. This is one of the most prominent Shiva temple and has an aura to it which one rarely finds elsewhere. The legend says that it was here Ravana worshipped Lord Shiva and pleased him with his penance. The temple was built in the 13th century. The long inscriptions engraved in the porch of the temple show that the Lord Shiva existed here even before the temple was built.
The architecture of the temple, the statues in the temple walls and the surroundings are extremely unique and beautiful. We were lucky to get a chance to worship the Lord and see the surroundings. From the temple one gets a wonderful view of the snow clad Dhauladhar range.
It is wonderful and a unique experience to here which one will cherish throughout life.
3. Gopalpur Zoo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By arnavrana2010 - New Delhi, India
I took my son and nephew nieces to this small zoo located in Gopalpur near Palampur in Himachal. The place is amazing with lot of animals like bear, leopard, lions etc. The best part is the variety of birds in the zoo and wild goats also known as PIJ by the locals
the kids would love this place and during the monsoons the river flowing alongside adds to the charm of this scenic place
4. MadTrek Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
MadTrek Adventures is a Indian subcontinent adventure tour outfitter. Located in admist of Great Himalayan Range operates by an avid mountaineer, mountain climber “Kailash bhatia” and a nature lover, an adviser “Abhinav Verma” who operates all kind of ground operations. Both dedicated their entire life to explore the remote locations of the Great Himalayas through hiking and trekking.
Reviewed By Michael W - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
I was fortunate enough to have a two day trek with MadTrek last weekend. The entire team was incredible as to their interactions with all quests, knowledge of the Mountains and paths and engaged in great conversation the entire two days. The owner also accompanied...MoreHi Michael, we really enjoyed hosting you, hope to see you again in near future. Thanks for your kind words
5. Billing Adventures of Himachal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Welcome to Billing Valley - your trusted travel and tour operators to the land of adventures and opportunities - Himachal Pradesh - India!Billing Valley is a venture of Billing Adventures of Himachal, a team of well experienced and established young travel professionals, offering their Paragliding ,Trekking, Fishing , Jeep safari ,Adventures activities expeditions, travel arrangements and tour services to the famous destination of Himachal. Billing Valley is based in 70 Km from McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, Himachal and Bir - Billing at 30 Km far from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.
Reviewed By traveler_alb - Seattle, Washington
We did this as a day hike, overnight camping, and then paraglide down combination. I would not recommend it.
It started with a very rough drive up where even my husband, who isn't scared of much, was terrified of flying over the edge of cliffs as we sped up a super narrow road into oncoming traffic.
From there, we did a short day hike on a very well maintained trail that we certainly did not need guides for. The provided lunch was also disappointing.
After the hike, we basically car camped on a hill, with some nice views, but with a lot of other people, families, and maybe schools driving up and making a lot of noise.
The next morning, we met new guides to paraglide down the mountain. I specifically requested a "smooth ride" and even after confirming, my guide took us on a spinning route that caused me to nearly puke. Immediately when we landed, he quickly walked away, likely knowing that I was not happy with his adventure attempts.
Do not go with this company!
6. Triund Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Grade: Moderate McLeod Ganj to Triund 2800 mtrs, 9 kms gradual trek. The trek offer panoramic views Bhagsu village, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala valley and distant views of Shivalik hills and plains of Kangra valley. The trek is moderate nature. Triund is a large land of green grass and pasture like. One can see the mighty Dhauladhar ranges just above the eyes. This is the base camp and climatization point for trekkers climbing the Inderahara point in the Mt. Dhauladhar.
Reviewed By richa s
Beautiful short trek.. amazing view.. do go till d top... It's so relaxing... We camped at night there... Millions of stars over your head with pin drop silence n snow clad Mountains as a backdrop.. it's a must go for people who love to trek...
7. Saurabh Van Vihar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By Soumya R - Noida, India
On the way to Saurabh van vihar it delivers a great view of dhauladhar range. There is a fish aquarium room inside the van vihar which includes nice number of fishes. Boating option is available inside the vihar. Public Bus facility are available from Palampur old bus stand, do enquire once abt the timings of buses.
8. Norbulingka Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 982 reviews
This institute is dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan culture.
Reviewed By Gajarajan1947 - Chennai (Madras), India
This is an institute where various crafts are being taught to the Tibetian youth both males and females. The crafts include wood work arts,painting, embroidery,doll making etc., etc..The entire location is beautifully maintained with Fountains, flower Gardens and decorative structures. it is a very big complex at the end of which is a beautiful Monastery. There is a doll Museum which is very great and the history of tibet is shown through beautiful dolls which you should never miss. The students are so much engrossed in their training, and our presence will never disturb them. This is a must visit place while at Dharamshala.
The visiting hours are from 9-00 am to 05-30 pm. The monastery will be open beyond 5-30 pm also. there is also a restaurant which is open from 7-00 am to 9-30 pm.
9. Travel Bir Billing
Overall Ratings
5 based on 65 reviews
Travel Bir Billing is one of the best adventure in India. Bir Billing is known for Paragliding, Paragliding here is Tandem in which person can fly with experienced pilot. Pilot control para-glider from take off to Landing and the person need to experience and enjoy the flight. Flight is for 20 to 30 mins from Billing to Bir. Billing is takeoff point at the altitude of 2430 mt from sea level and the landing is at Bir Chougan area for 1350 mt from sea level. Paragliding at Bir Billing is one of the best spot of paragliding in world. Bir Billing is 70 km from Dharamshala/Macleodganj Bir Billing is 500 km from Delhi Overnight journey by volvo bus till Bijnath Stay Option Camp Oak View, Bir Billing - Best option to stay in nature's lap Listing is in Holiday rental in Trip advisor
Reviewed By rohit p - New Delhi, India
Awesome place, must visit, lifetime experience.
Bir, where we started our bonfire and did our overnight camping.
The view and food offered was amazing, quality and quantity both were 10/10(the bir hotel)
Next day we boarded the car provided by the owner who dropped us to the paragliding site BILLING 45 min drive from bir.
And now comes the best part...flying....man it was awesome, breathakingly beautiful.
If wind is good u might last upto 40-50 mins in the air, and even if the there is no wind u will still have a flight upto 15 mins or so.
10. Tibetan Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By Alastair D
This is a well organised, thoughtfully laid out museum which gives any visitor the Dharamsala an insight into the history of Chinese repression of the Tibetan people and the story of the exiles here and in other parts of the world. The captions are in English but it would be good if they were in Chinese as well!
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