Tawi Trekkers J&K has included Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, in its 2026 calendar, focusing on eco-friendly, short, and moderate treks tailored for school children to promote nature education. Key highlights include the scenic Birni Mata Temple trek and Kangra tea garden trails, blending adventure with Himachal’s rich cultural and natural landscape.
Key Highlights of Palampur 2026 Treks
- Location: Situated in the Kangra Valley, known as the “Tea Capital of North India,” offering serene, lush green landscapes.
- Key Trek: The Birni Mata Temple trek, a moderate hike starting near Palampur, ascends through dense pine and oak forests to 2,200 meters.
- Experience: Highlights include breathtaking views of the Dhauladhar range, tea garden exploration, and visits to historical sites like the Birni Mata temple.
Impact
- Tourism Boost: Promotes offbeat, eco-tourism in Palampur, helping to diversify, the tourist influx beyond the main, crowded, Himachali hubs, states Tripadvisor.
- Educational Development: Encourages, children, to learn about, ecology and sustainable, living in the mountains, according to Indaihikes.
Future Scope
- Policy Support: The 2026 Budget focuses on developing, sustainable, trekking, trails, in Himachal Pradesh,, promising, better, infrastructure, for,, such, activities, reports