Palampur Tourism

Tea Garden Palampur, Himachal Pradesh

Around 38 km away from Dharamshala, in the eastern Kangra valley is a hill town that derives its name from the term pulum This term means water. It has become a source of the name of the town because there are plenty of streams and brooks that make their way through the landscape. This town is Palampur.

Palampur came into existence in the middle of the 19th century when Dr. Jameson, Superintendent Botanical Gardens, North-West Frontier Province, introduced tea bush from Almora. At that point of time, the Britishers were so fascinated by the aroma of tea leaves that they planted tea wherever the land was found suitable. Palampur progressed as a tea plantation area and soon found a place in the international map. 'Kangra Tea', with its centre at Palampur became hugely renowned by 1883. Today, tea from here are marketed under names like Darbari, Bageshwari, Bahar and Malhar. All these brand name have been drawn from the ragas of Indian classical music.

Tea plantations then, no wonder, are the prime attraction if you are visiting Palampur. The vast expanse of greenery is simply refreshing. One glance at them is enough to cheer you up. Adding more charm to the town is the magnificent Dhauladhar range that rise from behind. The peaks remain snow covered for most part of the year and provide some really fantastic views for you to enjoy. Colonial architecture in Palampur too have their distinctive charm.