Palampur (1,219 m) close to Kangra (35 km), is a quiet, un spoilt town situated on a little plateau with the dramatic Neughal chasm of the Bundla stream cutting across one edge. It is surrounded by verdant tea estates. with forest of pine and deodar on the higher slopes Palampur has lovely walks and trails. Some of the paths that wander off into the hills are used by the Gaddis-the nomadic shepherds of the area. A number of interesting places close by opportunities for angling in the River Bundla and for hang gliding and para gliding at Bir-Billing 35 km away, make Palampur an interesting destination..

Around Palampur:

Neughal Khad: Close to Palampur is the dramatic Bundla chasm a deep 1000 ft wide gorge where the River Bundla becomes a raging torrent during the monsoon.

Andretta: This exquisite village once the home of the painter Sardar Shobha Singh and the playwright.

Baijnath: An ancient temple (804 AD) to Shiva Vaidyanatha at Baijnath, is beautifully sculpted in stone.
Alhilal: Very close toPalampur, it was once the summer retreat of the Dogra rulers of Jammu. The Taragarh Palace at Alhilal is now a splendid hotel.