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View of Dhauladhar Mountains from Palampur

Palampur Location of Palampur in Himachal Pradesh and India Coordinates	32°07′00″N 76°32′00″E Country	India Region	North India State	Himachal Pradesh District(s)	Kangra Population	4,006 (2001) Literacy	78%% Official languages	Kangri language, Hindi Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30) Area • Elevation

• 1,472 metres (4,829 ft) Climate Temperature • Summer • Winter ETh (Köppen)

•     34 °C (93 °F) •     -0–-0 °C (32–32 °F) Codes[show] Palampur is a green hill station and a municipal council in the Kangra Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded on all sides by tea gardens and pine forests before they merge with the Dhauladhar ranges. Palampur is the tea capital of northwest India but tea is just one aspect that makes Palampur a special interest place. Abundance of water and proximity to the mountains has endowed it with mild climate. The town has derived its name from the local word "pulum', meaning lots of water. There are numerous streams flowing from the mountains to the plains from Palampur. The combination of greenery and water gives Palampur a distinctive look. Palampur is at the confluence of the plains and the hills and so the scenery shows the contrast the plains on one side and the majestic snow covered hills on the other side. Behind this town stands high ranges of Dhauladhar mountains, whose tops remain snow covered for most part of the year. Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Evolution 2.1 Pre-Independence 2.2 Post Independence 3 Education 4 Demographics 5 Geography 6 Connectivity 6.1 By Air 6.2 By Rail 6.3 By Road 7 Attractions 8 Adventure Sports 9 Tourism 10 Hotels 11 Politics 12 Recent Issues 13 References 14 External links [edit]History

The Kangra valley was the Trigarta of old, where the Palampur town is situated. It was one of the leading hill states and was once a part of the Jalandhar kingdom. The Palampur gets its name from 'Pulum' which means the abundant water. Countless streams and brooks criss-cross the landscape and in their intricate mesh, hold tea gardens and rice paddies. The town of Palampur came into being when Dr. Jameson, Superintendent of Botanical Gardens, introduced the tea bush from Almora in 1849. The bush thrived and so did the town which became a focus of the European tea estate owners. Since then the Kangra tea of Palampur has been known internationally. The future first prime minister of independent India Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru visited Palampur in 1941 when it was still British India. There is a Nehru Chowk in Palampur to commemorate this event. Palampur also known as the 'Tea Capital of North India,' is a popular hill station because it is not only known for its scenic beauty but also for the beautiful temples and buildings built in the Colonial period. Here a nature lover can enjoy a quiet stroll while feasting his eyes on the natural beauty and an outdoor lover with a taste for adventure can enjoy hand gliding and trekking during the holiday. It has something for all tastes, which makes it an ideal holiday resort for many. Hill Resort in India offers online booking for accommodation and tour/travel packages to this beautiful hill resort. Palampur includes small places like Ghuggar,Aima,Ram chowk, Parour, Arla, Maranda, Rajpur, Bundla, Kandi, Kulani and Chandpur. [edit]Evolution