Palampur (1249 m) is located in and around Kangra valley. Its also known as the tea capital of north west India. It got from "Pulum" which means lots of water. One can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Dhauladhar range and the slopes of the Kangra valley from Palampur.
KVR (Kangra Valley Railway) is built between 1926 - 1929 for transporting raw material to the Shannan power house at Jogindernagar in Mandi district. This runs from Pathankot- Joginder Nagar in Kangra Valley which is a narrow gauge.
KVR is the third railway line in the India after Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Nilgiri Mountain Railway to be accorded the heritage status. KVR has more than 950 bridges and two tunnels.The journey offers a sweeping view of the scenic mountains while stopping at 30 small stations.
Places to visit
Andretta (13 Km) - Famous for pottery
Goplapur (13 Km) - Mini zoo
Sujanpur Tira (42 Km) - famous for fort and temples
Chamundi Temple (10 Km) - Located on Baner river bank
Tashijong (12 Km) - Tibetian monestry
Best time to visit: March - June and September - November
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You can post some more pictures..
its nice to know about Palampur.
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