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District Hamirpur : |
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| This is another area situated at lower elevation and
comparatively warmer but has some hilly ranges covered with Pine
forests. These hills can be developed for trekking and camping during
winter months. This district was made in 1972 by carving it out from
the Kangra district. It is well connected by roads from all sides
and thus can be promoted as a tourist destination by developing some
historical and religious places. At present the known attractions
are Deot-Sidh, Temple of Sujanpur Tihra and Nadaun. Hamirpur town
is the Headquarter of this District, which lies on Shimla Dharamshala
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Hamirpur : General Information |
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| Altitude : |
varies from 400 meters
to 1,100 meters |
| Headquarter : |
Hamirpur (altitude 786
metres ) |
| Location : |
Hamirpur district is
situated between 76°18' to 76°44' East Longitude and
31°52' to 31°30' North Latitudes. |
| Access by Air
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Nearest airport is Gaggal ( Kangra
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| Access by Rail : |
The nearest broad gauge railway station
is Una and nearest narrow gauge railway station is Ranital (Pathankot-Joginder
Nagar railway line) and is connected by regular bus service. |
| Access by Road : |
Almost each and every part of the
state is linked by roads. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation
is running its buses covering the whole state. There is huge
network of HRTC to cater the needs of the people. |
| Distance : |
Hamirpur is approachable by road
from Shimla, Chandigarh and Pathankot. Good road from Kiratpur
via Bilaspur-Ghagas-Gumarwin and from Shimla via Bilaspur-Ghumarwin
have a large number of buses running regularly from all places
within the state as well as from Delhi and important towns from
Punjab and Haryana. |
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Famous Places around Hamirpur : |
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Deotsidh Temple :- The cave temple
of Baba Balak Nath is thronged by devotees all the year round.
It is situated on the border of Bilaspur (70 Kms), Hamirpur (30
Kms) and is well connected by roads from all sides. During Navratras,
there is a continuous stream of visitors to receive blessings of
the Baba. Government makes arrangements for stay in tented colonies
and provides water, toilets and other essential services. Additional
accommodation and installation of rope way to Shah -Talai is expected
to attract more tourists.
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| Nadaun :- This town became famous
when the Kangra rulers shifted their Capital here after they lost
Kangra Fort to the army of Jahangir. However, it lost its glory when
Raja Sansar Chand re-captured Kangra Fort and became the strong ruler
of Kangra valley again. It is situated on the Shimla-Dharamshala
road on the bank of Beas River, 20 kms. from Hamirpur town and 43
kms from Kangra. It is peaceful town with a good Rest House,an Old
Palace and Shiva temple. The Palace Building at Amtar still houses
some of the paintings of that time. Jawalajee temple is also not
very far and can be visited from here. This place provides excellent
facilities for Mahaseer fishing in the Beas River flowing close by.
Another attraction is the river rafting from this place to Dehra
and further. There are beautiful camping sites for anglers. In view
of its beautiful setting, there is a famous local saying "He
who goes to Nadaun, why should be return". |
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| Sujanpur Tihra :- It is 22 kms. from
Hamirpur town. This place had been the capital of Katoch Dynasty
and the old fort is worth visiting. It has a huge ground, where the
annual Holi fair is held for 4 days, besides being used for sports
activities.Sainik school is also located here. It is also a religious
centre.The well known temples are of Narbadeshwar, Gauri Shankar
and Murli Manohar temple. This place is suitable for adventure sports
like Paragliding, Angling, Rafting and trekking in and around this
area. |
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