About Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is located in the northern part of India bordering Tibet. It is home to picturesque mountain, impressive towns and exotic resorts such as Dalhousie. Home to the Tibetan refugees and their leader Dalai Lama, Himachal has a sizeable Tibetan population. This state is dotted with Buddhist temples and monasteries, making the Tibetan culture as vivacious as ever. The region is quite popular for trekking, climbing and skiing activities throughout the year.
About Palampur
Palampur is a tranquil hill station in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh. The town’s border is encircled by pine forests and Dhauladhar ranges. The town can trace its name from the local word palum, meaning lots of water. Umpteen streams flow from the mountains to the plains, which makes the town and the hill station more scenic and picturesque. The town’s appearance is quite extraordinary and original due to the amalgamation of water and greenery.
About Sterling Hotel
Sterling Banquet and Hotel is a grandiose and upscale hotel with all the amenities and facilities at its disposal. The hotel is located few kilometers from Palampur town and has a breathtaking view from its balconies. The Dhauladhar range is quite opposite to the hotel site and gives a panoramic view from the hotel.
The hotel rooms are designed exquisitely and ergonomically to suit the needs of guests who prefer comfort and luxury within their budget. The hotel has variety of rooms on offer and they include Deluxe Rooms, Premium Rooms, Luxury Rooms, Royal Family Suites, and Cottage Rooms with high-speed internet connection. The rooms are fully furnished, spacious, and modern and equipped with all the modern facilities. The rooms are inclusive of balconies facing the snow-clad mountains of Dhauladhar Range
Sterling Banquet & Hotel Palampur is located within the travelling distance from the railway station and other sightseeing places. The hotel is located nearby to major tourist attractions of Palampur such as the Famous Baijnath Temple, Bir Billing Paragliding Height, Sobha Singh Art Gallery, and Palampur Tea Gardens. Apart from its exclusive location and impeccable rooms, it is quite popular for its diverse dining options and impressive hospitality.
The hotel has a multifaceted Banquet Hall for special occasions and events throughout the year. The hall is equipped with all the necessary equipments including sound systems and Wifi and it can be customized and adapted as per the requirements of the guests within short notice.
The hotel has an expansive conference hall to conduct meetings and seminars at short notice. It is well equipped with high-speed internet connection and has a parking space to accommodate cars and two wheelers.
The hotel has a classic restaurant serving sumptuous meal throughout the day. The restaurant offers multi cuisine menu options to all its guests and visitors suiting their palate.
Several places that are worth visiting lie at a few distances from the hotel and would cost you a day’s trip. Begin your day by visiting the Baijnath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple has as a marvelously designed architecture resembling any Hindu temple in northern India.
Then there is Tashi Jong Monastery revered and worshipped by Buddhists living in Kangra valley. This monastery is home to many Buddhists monks residing in the area and has a college as well as a restaurant serving Tibetan cuisine. This place is quite popular for its artifacts and Tibetan cultural heritage. Visit to Palampur is incomplete without visiting this monastery for visitors and tourists alike.
In addition to the above attractions, we have the tea gardens as soon as we enter Palampur. These gardens are spread on both sides of the road entering the town. With lush green leaves, the tea garden is a haven for tea enthusiasts and estate workers working there.
Sobha Singh art gallery is another place to visit while in Palampur. This art gallery is dedicated to the eminent artist Sobha Singh whose intricate and exquisite works have influenced artists in Kangra valley.
Bir Billing is famous for Paragliding and one can enjoy the serene mountains at Billing after taking off. The sight and view from above is breathtaking and marvelous and nature’s absolute beauty can be gauged at once with a jump from above.
After having seen the above locations we come across Chamunda temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Shakti. This temple is very popular among Indian tourists and locals. This temple is surrounded by natural landscape and has snow-clad mountains during winter and greenery with lush trees during summer. Saints and meditators have frequented this shrine since ancient times to attain peace and salvation.
To sum up, we can attest that Palampur is a place to visit for tourists and guests alike. The best months to undertake a journey to Palampur is during September and October just before the onset of winter.
