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Guided Tour to Palampur-Monasteries, Temple & Tea Gardens visit
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Dharamsala
About
Embark on a guided day tour from your hotel to Palampur, North India's tea capital. Visit Shri Chamunda Devi Mandir, a 400-year-old temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. Explore Dorzong Monastic Institute nestled in the Dhauladhar Mountain Range, fostering Buddhism's teachings. Learn about tea cultivation and manufacturing during a plantation walk and factory visit, followed by a tea tasting session. Conclude your tour with a visit to Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery. Experience the rich history and culture of Palampur and its surroundings in a single day.
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tea tour with Tea Tasting.
Bottled water
All Taxes
Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
Local guide ( Option 2)
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Any meal
Gopalpur Zoo+Saurabh Van Vihar fees for foreign tourist
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A maximum of 8 people per booking
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The duration of transfers is approximate; exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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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.
15 minutes
2
Shakti Peeth Shri Chamunda Devi Temple
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.
15 minutes
3
Dorzong Monastic Institute
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.
15 minutes
4
The Palampur Co-operative Tea Factory
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.
45 minutes
5
Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery
Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery for Himalayan women in the Drukpa Kagyu Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Guided Tour to Palampur-Monasteries, Temple & Tea Gardens visit
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About
Embark on a guided day tour from your hotel to Palampur, North India's tea capital. Visit Shri Chamunda Devi Mandir, a 400-year-old temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. Explore Dorzong Monastic Institute nestled in the Dhauladhar Mountain Range, fostering Buddhism's teachings. Learn about tea cultivation and manufacturing during a plantation walk and factory visit, followed by a tea tasting session. Conclude your tour with a visit to Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery. Experience the rich history and culture of Palampur and its surroundings in a single day.
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tea tour with Tea Tasting.
Bottled water
All Taxes
Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
Local guide ( Option 2)
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Any meal
Gopalpur Zoo+Saurabh Van Vihar fees for foreign tourist