Tibetan settlement on the Joginder Nagar road
Chauntra, near Palampur

Chauntra lies east of Bir on the road towards Joginder Nagar and has its own Tibetan settlement and handicraft centre. It is the far end of the belt and the quietest of the settled areas.
Off the tourist route entirely.
Good for
- Quiet
- Bir overflow
- Budget
Watch out for
- Few places to eat out.
Nearby
Open for listings
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Chauntra: common questions
Where is Chauntra?
Chauntra is in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India, about 21.6 km from the centre of Palampur, at roughly 1100 metres. Tibetan settlement on the Joginder Nagar road.
What is Chauntra like?
Off the tourist route entirely. It suits quiet, bir overflow, budget.
Where can I stay in Chauntra?
No property in Chauntra has listed with us yet. If you run a homestay, guest house or hotel here, a listing is free and yours would be the first visitors see.
What should I plan around in Chauntra?
Few places to eat out.