Introducing Rampur
The gateway to Kinnaur, this nondescript town was once the capital of the Bushahr rajas. Today, Rampur is mainly a place to change buses or break the journey from Shimla to Rekong Peo. Many drunk truck drivers stop here overnight, creating quite a threatening atmosphere, particularly for single women. Most places to stay are below the bus stand, in the bazaar that cascades downhill from the highway.
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If you decide to stick around, the delightful, terraced and turreted Padam Palace was built in 1925 for the maharaja of Bushahr; only the garden is open to visitors. There are several ancient temples, including the stone Raghunath Temple on the highway and the Purohit Mandir and Sri Sat Narain Temple down in the riverside bazaar. The gaudy modern Dumgir Budh Temple on the main road recalls Kinnaur’s Buddhist past.
The huge Lavi Fair is held yearly in the second week of November, attracting traders and pilgrims from remote villages.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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