are about 10 km away. Some tea factories are in operation. Kangra valley is known for its tea gardens. On the outskirts of Palampur, the Neugal stream is a thin stream running over stony ground far below the cliff. There is a trek to Bundla Falls which cascades from a height of 100 meters. A recreational spot, called Saurabh Van Vihar, in Bundla, gets its name from Capt. Saurabh Kalia who hails from Palampur. Several trek routes lead out of Palampur, particularly over the Dhauladhar Mountains towards the districts of Chamba and Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Some important treks are over the Sanghar pass to Bharmaur via Holi, the Thamsar Pass (4,747 meters above MSL) from Billing to Manali via Bara Bhangal, over the Jalsu pass from Baijnath to Bharmaur, and the forest trek from Mcleodganj to Triund. A four-day trek will lead the traveller to Holi, via Waru La. Twenty-eight kilometres from Palampur is Billing, near Bir an important centre for paragliding. Paraglider pilots often land near Palampur after cross-country flights starting from Billing. Palampur has numerous Buddhist monasteries. Palampur is a rapidly developing town of Himachal Pradesh with plenty of options for people stay. The upper areas of Palampur experience heavy snowfall and provide opportunities for tourists to engage in winter sports or enjoy a stroll through the tea gardens. Palampur has emerged as a favorite for movie shoots lately. Directors like Imtiaz Ali and Lawrence D'Souza have shot movies in Palampur. A ropeway has been proposed across the Neugal river which will further attract tourists. Palampur is at the center of all major tourist attractions, with Dharamshala on one side and Baijnath and Manali on the other. One can easily find good and affordable places to stay in the town. You can find hotels, homestays, villas, and cottages at very competitive prices. There are also a good number of restaurants in the main market serving a variety of cuisines. Some tourist sites around Palampur include: Saurabh Van Vihar (4 km from Palampur): Built in the memory of Late Capt. Saurabh Kalia, martyred in the Kargil War, a park was constructed in the Neugal Khad area near Bandla village. Managed by the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department, the Van Vihar was set up with the purpose of providing information to tourists about nature and the environment. The Vihar sprawls over an area of 35 acres and there is a green