Popular places to visit in and around Palampur

Like other hill stations in North India, Palampur rarely vies for attention with gimmicks and that’s where its charm lies. A small town nestled in the lap of the snow-covered Dhauladhar range, Palampur in Himachal Pradesh is a perfect weekend getaway from Delhi and other nearby places. The picturesque natural beauty, tea gardens, deodar forests, gurgling mountain streams, ancient temples, hidden monasteries and warm people welcome you to this heaven. It has something to offer to everyone—amazing landscape and lush green tea gardens for photographers and nature lovers, serene pine forests for those looking for some moments of quietude, old temples and monasteries for religious souls and activities like paragliding and trekking for the adventurous lot. Weather is pleasant throughout the year. Winter months, from November to February, offer amazing views of the beautiful Dhauladhar range covered in snow. You can snow trek to places like Billing and enjoy splendid views of Kangra Valley from up there. And if you want to relax in the pleasant weather away from the crowd and heat the city, visit during summers. With greenery all around, the valley is at its natural best during monsoons. You would need at least 3-4 days to explore popular places to visit in and around Palampur, such as: