Palampur Bus Station is situated 1 km to the south of the main Bazaar. The station operates regular buses to Dharamshala,
Mandi, and
Pathankot.
The nearest railway station is at Maranda (2 km from Palampur), on the narrow-gauge line between Pathankot and Joginder Nagar. Nearest airport is the Gaggal Dharamsala Airport (37 km.)
Prime attractions of Palampur are Taragarh Palace Hotel, Al-Hilal, Andretta, Baijnath and Neughal Khad.
Hotel T-Bud, run by the HTPDC, is one of the most luxurious places to stay in this region.
Taxis and auto-rickshaws are available for local travel.