- From Pathankot
- ≈ 115 km (about 3 hrs by road)
- Best time
- March to June and September to November
- Altitude
- ≈ 1,472 m
- Good for families
- Yes
About Palampur
Palampur sits at about 1,400 m in the Kangra valley, surrounded by tea gardens that produce Kangra tea, which has a GI tag. The snow-covered Dhauladhar rises directly behind the town. Nearby are the 13th-century Baijnath temple, one of Himachal's finest stone temples, and Andretta, an artists' and potters' village. Saurabh Van Vihar, a forest park named after Kargil hero Capt. Saurabh Kalia, is good for a walk.
Highlights
Tea gardens
Kangra tea with a GI tag.
Baijnath temple
13th-century Shiva temple.
Andretta
Artists' and potters' village.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
March to June and September to November
How to Reach
By road: about 115 km from Pathankot via Kangra, around 3 hours. By train: Palampur (Maranda) is on the narrow-gauge Kangra Valley Railway from Pathankot. Nearest airport: Kangra (Gaggal), about 40 km.
Local Food
Kangra tea, Himachali dham, siddu.
Stay Options
Heritage homestays, tea-estate stays and hotels.
Places to see
Top attractions in Palampur
Must-visit places in and around Palampur.
- 01
Around Palampur
Tea Gardens
Tea estates around town; some offer factory tours.
- 02
≈ 16 km
Baijnath Temple
Stone Shiva temple built in 1204 CE.
- 03
≈ 13 km
Andretta Artists' Village
Village known for pottery and painters' studios.
- 04
≈ 4 km
Saurabh Van Vihar
Forest park on the Neugal river.
Things To Do
Walk through tea estates
Ask about tea-factory visits.
Baijnath temple
Pottery at Andretta
Workshops run at the pottery.
Suggested Itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Drive via Kangra; tea gardens and Saurabh Van Vihar.
- 2
Day 2
Andretta and Baijnath; return.
Photo Gallery
Travel Tips
Ride the Kangra Valley toy train for part of the journey.
Tea factories may close on Sundays.
Combine with Bir Billing (≈ 35 km).
