The turn-off for Andretta
Panchrukhi, near Palampur
Panchrukhi is the junction village south of Palampur where the road to Andretta leaves the main valley route. It is lower, warmer and more agricultural than the town, with open views back up to the Dhauladhar.
A crossroads with a handful of stays, most of them family-run.
Good for
- Andretta access
- Quiet
- Budget
Watch out for
- Limited food options after dark.
Getting to Panchrukhi
- From Palampur centre
- 6.6 km
- Kangra (Gaggal) airport
- 31 km
- Nearest railway station
- Palampur Himachal · 5.5 km
- Bir landing ground
- 15.1 km
- Elevation
- 1000 m
Straight-line distances from map coordinates. Roads in this terrain can run up to twice as far.
Warmer and lower than the tea belt; May and June are hot by valley standards, and the monsoon is heavy. Autumn and spring are the comfortable seasons.
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Panchrukhi: common questions
Where is Panchrukhi?
Panchrukhi is in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India, about 6.6 km from the centre of Palampur, at roughly 1000 metres. The turn-off for Andretta.
What is Panchrukhi like?
A crossroads with a handful of stays, most of them family-run. It suits andretta access, quiet, budget.
Where can I stay in Panchrukhi?
No property in Panchrukhi 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 Panchrukhi?
Limited food options after dark.
How far is Panchrukhi from Kangra airport?
Panchrukhi is about 31 km in a straight line from Kangra (Gaggal) airport, the nearest airport to Palampur. Road distance in this terrain is typically longer — allow 81–99 minutes by taxi.
Which railway station is nearest to Panchrukhi?
The nearest station to Panchrukhi is Palampur Himachal, about 5.5 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.