Nature park, halfway to Dharamsala
Gopalpur, near Palampur
Gopalpur lies on the road between Palampur and Dharamsala and is best known for the Dhauladhar Nature Park, a small hillside zoo. It is a convenient stop for anyone splitting the drive, and quiet enough to be worth more than a night.
Forested and cool, with the main road running through.
Good for
- Families
- Break journeys
- Wildlife
Watch out for
- Colder than Palampur — pack a layer more than you think you need.
Getting to Gopalpur
- From Palampur centre
- 8.6 km
- Kangra (Gaggal) airport
- 18.2 km
- Nearest railway station
- Palampur Himachal · 9 km
- Bir landing ground
- 27.8 km
- Elevation
- 1400 m
Straight-line distances from map coordinates. Roads in this terrain can run up to twice as far.
Noticeably cooler than Palampur town. Expect frost on winter mornings and occasional snow; ask what kind of heating a room has and whether it is charged extra.
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Gopalpur: common questions
Where is Gopalpur?
Gopalpur is in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India, about 8.6 km from the centre of Palampur, at roughly 1400 metres. Nature park, halfway to Dharamsala.
What is Gopalpur like?
Forested and cool, with the main road running through. It suits families, break journeys, wildlife.
Where can I stay in Gopalpur?
No property in Gopalpur 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 Gopalpur?
Colder than Palampur — pack a layer more than you think you need.
How far is Gopalpur from Kangra airport?
Gopalpur is about 18.2 km in a straight line from Kangra (Gaggal) airport, the nearest airport to Palampur. Road distance in this terrain is typically longer — allow 47–58 minutes by taxi.
Which railway station is nearest to Gopalpur?
The nearest station to Gopalpur is Palampur Himachal, about 9 km away, on the Kangra Valley narrow-gauge line from Pathankot to Joginder Nagar. Taxis wait at both Palampur Himachal and Baijnath Paprola; agree the fare before you set off.