Palampur's Guided Day Tour: Discover the Tea Capital.

Dharamsala

15 min

Meet your guide and driver at Hotel.They will Pick up you as per schedule time and drive towards Tea Capital of North India Called Palampur.

Shakti Peeth Shri Chamunda Devi Temple

15 min

Shri Chamunda Devi Mandir also known as Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham is a temple dedicated to Shri Chamunda Devi, a form of Goddess Durga.Thus, this temple was constructed around 400 years ago for the ease of the believers.

Dorzong Monastic Institute

15 min

Nestled at the base of the Dhauladhar Mountain Range, the Dorzong Monastic Institute (DMI) serves as a dedicated space for the study and practice of Buddha Dharma. Positioned approximately 20 kilometers from Dharamshala, near Gopalpur village, this institute was founded by the Eighth Kyabje Dorzong Rinpoche. The scenic location, adorned with cedar forests, was carefully chosen to serve as a haven for preserving Buddhism and fostering the teachings of the Drukpa Kagyu community.

Gopalpur Zoo

20 min

Gopalpur Zoo is a captivating destination along the Dharmshala – Palampur road, nestled amidst the stunning Dhauladhar Range of the Himalayas. The zoo is surrounded by a lush landscape featuring maple trees, horse chestnut trees, and abundant greenery. Among its diverse array of wildlife, visitors can encounter the majestic Asiatic lion, elusive leopard, Himalayan black bear, sambar deer, barking deer, goral, wild pigs, and Bhutan Grey Peacocks. The zoo is also home to various bird species, including Cheer Pheasants, Red Jungle Fowl peacocks, vultures, eagles, and more, making it a notable destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife admirers.

Saurabh Van Vihar

20 min

The park today stands as a proud symbol of honour for all the fearless soldiers, who willingly lay their lives in wars to protect their country and motherland.

45 min

The tour will start with a presentation about the history of the estate and a brief description about how tea is grown, manufactured, sorted and tasted. This is followed by a walk around the plantation with a tour guide, who will provide information on how the bushes are grown and looked after. You can learn about plucking and try your hand at plucking 'two leaves and a bud'.This is followed by the factory visit, where you will be able to learn the process of tea manufacturing with explanations of the withering, rolling, fermenting, drying and sorting processes and interact with the workers. Also, learn how our hand-made green tea is made in the traditional woks 'kadhais'.Lastly, experience a Tea Tasting session where you can discover the different flavours, appearance and aroma of various grades of tea manufactured at factory, throughout the season. The tea tasting sessions are led by our experienced team, who will lay out a range of freshly brewed teas for you to taste.

30 min

Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery for Himalayan women in the Drukpa Kagyu Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.