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Palampur - World famous for its tea

Palampur town is 35 km from Dharamsala. It is surrounded by tea gardens. The altitude and the cool climate suits tea cultivation, which was introduced here by the British. The high quality tea produced here is world famous and it is mostly exported. A walk along the plantations and the babbling brooks is very pleasant. One can view the snow-laden peaks from here.

Palampur is a favourite camp for trekkers who can cross the Dhauladhar ranges through the Waru Pass and enter the Upper Ravi valley.

Neughal Khud, a 305 metres wide chasm, is an attraction for the visitors. The Bundla stream gushes through the Khud, and turns a thundering torrent.

Andretta (13 km) is a village where lived Norah Richards, a pioneer of rural theatre. At a small open-air theatre plays are still performed every summer as tribute to Norah's contributions. Sardar Shobha Singh is another renowned artist who lived here. He gained acclaim for his paintings Sohni and Mahiwal, Omar Khayyam and Heer Ranjha. His studio attracts tourists. His house has been converted into an art gallery.

Al-Hilal, 11 km away from Palampur town, was the summer retreat of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who conquered Kangra. Al-Hilal means 'Land of the Crescent Moon.' It is also known as Taragarh palace.

Tashijong (12 km): A Tibetan monastery with a Tibetan handicraft production centre and a sales outlet.

Baijnath temple (15 km):

Mahakal temple (22 km):

Bir (24 km): A Tibetan monastery. The open space here serves as landing ground for paragliders from Billing.

Billing (38 km): It is a centre for international aero sports.

Height: 1249 m

Time to visit: All-weather destination; Heavy rains in monsoon during July-Sept

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