Guidebook for Palampur
Getting Around
It is very famous all over the world as it is one of twelve jyotirlingas. The main attraction of Baijnath is an ancient temple of Shiva. In the town of Baijnath, Dussehra festival in which traditionally the effigy of the Ravana is consigned to flames is not celebrated as a mark of respect to the devotion of Ravana towards Lord Shiva.
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Ancient Shiva Temple BaijNath
It is very famous all over the world as it is one of twelve jyotirlingas. The main attraction of Baijnath is an ancient temple of Shiva. In the town of Baijnath, Dussehra festival in which traditionally the effigy of the Ravana is consigned to flames is not celebrated as a mark of respect to the devotion of Ravana towards Lord Shiva.
Sightseeing
Neugal Cafe
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Bundla Kandi RoadEntertainment & Activities
known as the paragliding capital of the country. Bordered by tea gardens and low hills, it also has
four Buddhist monasteries worth visiting. Most prominent among these are Choling. You can also
pick up Tibetan handicrafts from Bir. The village of Billing is 14 km ahead and has a spot ( a cliff) from
where paragliders take off
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Billing Paragliding
Site Colony Roadknown as the paragliding capital of the country. Bordered by tea gardens and low hills, it also has
four Buddhist monasteries worth visiting. Most prominent among these are Choling. You can also
pick up Tibetan handicrafts from Bir. The village of Billing is 14 km ahead and has a spot ( a cliff) from
where paragliders take off
Everything Else
The Chamunda Devi Temple is one of the most important one in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is believed to be around 700 years old. The main temple is dedicated to Chamunda Devi while a smaller shrine honours Lord Shiva. The highlights of the temple are the artistic carvings on the lintel, pillars and the ceiling. The temple is currently under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India
Chamunda Devi Bus Stop station
Palampur - Dharamshala RoadThe Chamunda Devi Temple is one of the most important one in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is believed to be around 700 years old. The main temple is dedicated to Chamunda Devi while a smaller shrine honours Lord Shiva. The highlights of the temple are the artistic carvings on the lintel, pillars and the ceiling. The temple is currently under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India
Arts & Culture
A monastery of recent origin, Tashijong is a community rather than a monastery. It encompasses a
small stratum of the Tibetan refugees where one can see the dwellings of the people in exile. This
monastery depicts structures at different levels, there is a college for freshers and a Tibetan
restaurant. The main shrine is placed on a top platform at the fag end of a garden.
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Tashi Jong Khampagar Monastery
A monastery of recent origin, Tashijong is a community rather than a monastery. It encompasses a
small stratum of the Tibetan refugees where one can see the dwellings of the people in exile. This
monastery depicts structures at different levels, there is a college for freshers and a Tibetan
restaurant. The main shrine is placed on a top platform at the fag end of a garden.
Parks & Nature
Palampur is very famous for its beautiful tea gardens. Tea gardens are spread in the entire Palampur area providing Palampur with a unique environment. The entire tea production of Himachal pradesh is produced in kangra especially in the Palampur valley. It was Dr. william jameson who had introduced the chinese green tea, had brought the seeds from the kumaon hills, to Nagrota and Bhawarna hills first. Tea in Kangra valley was introduced in 1854. When "Holta" tea estate was set.
Palampur Tea garden
Palampur is very famous for its beautiful tea gardens. Tea gardens are spread in the entire Palampur area providing Palampur with a unique environment. The entire tea production of Himachal pradesh is produced in kangra especially in the Palampur valley. It was Dr. william jameson who had introduced the chinese green tea, had brought the seeds from the kumaon hills, to Nagrota and Bhawarna hills first. Tea in Kangra valley was introduced in 1854. When "Holta" tea estate was set.