Palampur

Hi..How can we reach Palampur (Himachal Pradesh) from Delhi? is it worth spending 4-5 days over there?

You can either go by bus direct to Palampur or by train to Chakki Bank (110 kms) or Pathankkot (120 kms) and then bus to Palampur.
There is also an option of flying to Gaggal around 35 kms from Palampur.

Palampur has tea gardens and is very green with good views of the Dhauladhar mountains....

Nearby Baijnath temple is very good !

Chamunda Temple is also nearby, which is situated in a Hindu Crematorium (shamshan). It was supposed to be a highly potent seat for Tantra Sadhna. very charged setting.....

Them Mcleodganj is also not far from here......

Palampur is beautiful. Nestled in a valley, overlooking Dhauladhar. There arent many places to go to but if you just want to spend a few days in serenity and calmness, may be.

You can go to near-by places though for a day trip may be. Some of the places are:

1. Dharamshala/Mcleod
2. Norbulingka Institute
3. Bir-Billing

Also check out Cloud's end Villa. Beautiful place to stay at and has great views. very pleasant.

http://www.cloudsendvilla.com/index.html - Clouds end is not in palampur per se but close to it. A great place to stay at nevertheless.

FYI, Clouds end villa can be booked through makemytrip.com or by contacting the hotel directly.

You can take the following Trains to reach Pathankot (PTK) from New Delhi Station

http://www.mustseeindia.com/how-to-r...hi-to-palampur

Check exact timings and reservation status at www.irctc.co.in

From Pathankot, you can take a Toy Train to reach palampur

http://www.123himachal.com/kangra/train.htm

don't forget to add www.sobhasinghartist.com

Hi...Thank you all for valuable inputs..Can any of you let me know the hotels over there?

You can take a train to Pathankot. From there the narrow gauge train to Maranda is 4 km from the town. Distance from Pathankot is 115 km.
From Delhi by road the distance is 545 km.
Kangra airport is 37 km from Palampur. Kingfisher airlines and Jagson airlines operate flights from Delhi.

Hotel Yamini
Hotel Surbhi
Hotel Sawhney
Hotel T-Bud
Hotel Silver Oak
Hotel Highland Regency
Sai Gardens
Hotel Pines
Hotel Taragarh Palace are some of the hotels in Palampur

Here's a list

http://www.holidayiq.com/Popular-Pal...stination.html

Taragarh Palace is avery nice Place........

aadi himani chamunda temple situated at an altitude of 10000 ft,16 kms from palampur.15 kms trek on your feet.very nice place,i have done this trek 7 times.

www.flickr.com/aadi_himani_chamunda

Also visit the kangra fort,kangra area has great views of the dhauladhar.

Any body visited and stayed at Kaya kalp for yoga and medical treatments.. any suggestion if worth visiting and staying there.. and going by train from delhi is ok.?
Replies will be appreciated.
Thanks!