Overview of the destinationdrop dead beautiful,getting commercialised still untouched compared to Shimla.Visit the beautiful Dhauladhar mountains,drive through a valley as a river meanders showing the direction.Roads are narrow but laid out, drive is steep for almost four hours, peak winter surrounds the atmosphere with fog and sometimes hail storms also.But the mountain glitters like diamonds in winters around Sept onwards.Life in Palampur is typical of a small town, roads empty,shops closed by eight at night.So do not miss your morning sunrise and morning walks avoid evening walks to avoid leapords.But sure you will not forget the woods filled with pine trees.do collect wood apples as soveniers .
Food, sight-seeing and shopping
valley,army shooting range.Walk the 1 km stretch of bazaar,see the Lambas still cary luggage on their backs,carry kids and old people .hot samosas in the market,himachal tea.famous temples - Jawalji and Chintpurni.stopped on the way by 'seva dhars' serving delicious snacks like 'prasad'.
Try out one wedding Enjoy the 'Dham' served on a dry 'patal - leaf with doonas-bowls' and piping hot mouth watering Himachali food.request for ' patdaude'-a steamed roll of arbi leaves,seasonal dish,delicacy.the fish fry.himachali rajma,Shopping -include chamba cap,tea, silver jewellery worn by the Gaddis a tribe,Rajmas, Jootis,shawls,FRESH AIR
Activities & things to do
lots of trekking options, parasailing club, army shooting range, you can enjoy a strenous cycle ride up an down the Palampur town if you are a fitness freak.
Freak out on the green apples, Food, Fresh air, Fresh Spring water - you will not hav eto buy HIMALAYA in Himachal as it is bottled in Himachal.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
Reach-from Delhi can take a train to Pathankot, Chandigarh.By road from Chandigarh/Pathankot takes 7 hour.Till Una it is plains,have 4 hours of steep driving, and lots of hair pin bends.enjoy the drive.There is a mini train till Chel if you are not in a hurry.taxis are always an option.Jagson airlines - is planning to start service soon
Travel Tips - enjoy the valley,the river passing through and the amazing mountain backdrop.Not to forget the 'HAWA HAWA - WAH'
Peace at its best. ,
slightly scary for the first time hill drive
Warnings - avoid the monsoons from July onwards till Sept. Slippery roads, hail storms and landslides.
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