Food & Shopping

Food & Shopping

Palampur is a foodie’s paradise with delicious Himachali, Tibetan, and North Indian cuisines. It’s also a great place for shopping with its famous Kangra tea, Himachali handicrafts, and woolen products. Here’s a complete guide to the best food and shopping experiences in Palampur.

 Best Food to Try in Palampur

 Traditional Himachali Dishes

✅ Dham Thali – A special Himachali feast with rajma, chana madra, kadhi, meetha bhaat (sweet rice).
✅ Siddu – A steamed wheat bread stuffed with spiced dal, served with ghee.
✅ Chana Madra – Chickpeas cooked in a yogurt-based curry with local spices.
✅ Babru – A Himachali stuffed puri, similar to kachori.
✅ Aloo Palda – Potatoes cooked in spiced curd gravy.
✅ Aktori – A pancake made from buckwheat flour, a specialty of Himachal.

 Street Food & Snacks

✅ Chana Samosa – A local version of samosa, served with spicy chana curry.
✅ Momos – Steamed dumplings filled with veggies or meat, served with spicy chutney.
✅ Siddu with Mutton Curry – A local delicacy pairing Siddu with rich mutton curry.
✅ Lassi – A refreshing yogurt drink, available in both sweet and salty flavors.

 Sweets & Desserts

✅ Meetha Bhaat (Sweet Rice) – A saffron-flavored Himachali dessert.
✅ Gulgule – Jaggery-based sweet fritters, a local delicacy.
✅ Besan Barfi & Patande – Traditional sweet dishes from Kangra Valley.

 Best Places to Eat in Palampur

1. Neugal Café (Tea & Himachali Cuisine)