Geographical Information

Location

We are based 550 Km North of New Delhi in the State of Himachal Pradesh. The city we are based in is known as Palampur in District Kangra at an elevation of 4500 Ft above sea level. The district of Kangra is very well known for its beautiful Tea gardens, Tourist Attractions specially Dharamsala which is just 30 Km east of Palampur.Dharamsala is the home town of The Dalai Lama and provides immense tourist and learning opportunities. The village of Billing is 30 Km North of Palampur which has hosted several International Hang Gliding competitions. Palampur is also close to the start up points of very
Interesting trekking routes through the Dhauladhar Mountain Ranges which are snow Cap Mountains with ample scenic sites .Palampur is blessed with natural water streams flowing from the mountains besides thick forest cover, culture and tradition promoted by the tribal herdsmen the Gaddis and also by the urban population which does not exceed 30,000 in this small hill city. Our base camp is in Bundla which is a small village 2 km from Palampur right next to natural water streams and the Neugal River.

Climate

Palampur enjoys a very tourist friendly climate throughout the year. The summers are mild with occasional showers unlike the hot summers in the plains. The monsoon can be very harsh from July to September causing heavy rainfall. The winters from Dec to Feb are full of sunshine but the nights can be cold. The rest of the year is full of greenery and wildlife.Temparatures in the Summer range from 65 to 86 F and in winters from 50-70 F with 1- 2 inches of snowfall every 2 years or so.

Accessibility

Palampur is connected by a National Highway from New Delhi and is a 10 hrs drive from there. The nearest airport is Gaggal that is 30 km south of Palampur which shuts down on and off based on weather. The next nearest airport is Chandigarh which is connected by all major Indian Carriers and is a 5 hrs drive from Palampur.There is ample road transport connecting Palampur to Chandigarh and New Delhi throughout the year. The nearest rail link for express trains is Pathankot, 120 Km south of Palampur and has 7 to 9 trains daily to New Delhi which cover the journey in 6 to 8 hrs.There is also a toy train that starts from Pathankot through the mountains and brings your right up to Palampur but is time consuming but very scenic. We pick up all our volunteers from New Delhi airport.

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