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| Una district is in the South-Western part of Himachal
Pradesh. In the Western part also there is hill range whose maximum
height is about 600 metres. The altitude varies from mere 350 metres
to over 1,200 metres on the Solahsinghi Dhar. Shivalik ranges experience
heavy rainfall. The hill ranges are covered by scanty vegetation comprising
mostly of shrubs. Una has been carved out of Hoshiarpur district of
Punjab in 1966 where the hilly areas of Punjab were transferred to
Himachal Pradesh and the whole area is warm. It has borders with Kangra
Hamirpur and Bilaspur and then acts as a gateway to these regions.
Efforts are being made to develop same places in Nangal and Bhakra
areas. |
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Una : General Information |
| Altitude :- |
varies from 350 meters to
1,200 meters. |
| Headquarter :- |
Una ( altitude 750 meters
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| Location :- |
Una district lies within 31°21'
to 31°50' North Latitude and 71°55' to 76°28' East Longitudes.
It is bounded by Kangra, Hamirpur and Bilaspur districts of Himachal
Pradesh in the North, East and South, by Hoshiarpur district of Punjab
in the West. Una district is in Himalayan foothills zone bounded by
palins of Punjab in the West and Solahasinghi Dhar in the East. |
| Access by Air :- |
Nearest airport is Jalandhar 78 km. via
- Hoshiarpur. |
| Access by Rail :- |
Una is well connected by broad gauge rail. |
| 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 :- |
Jalandhar 78 km., Hoshiarpur 39 km., |
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Famous Places around Una :- |
| Chintpurni Temple :- It is located on Dharamshala-Hoshiarpur
road on a ridge. Thousand of devotees visit this temple. The main
fair is held during the 10 days of "Shukalpaksh" in August.
In addition to many religious festivals. There is a Yatri Niwas which
is managed by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. |
| Bangana Lathian Piplu :- This area falls on the
Una Barsar-Hamirpur road. Piplu is situated on the top of Sola Singh
Dhar from where the view of Gobind-Sagar is fascinating. This area
can attract tourist during winter season especially, when they propose
to visit other religious places like Jogi Ponga and Naina Deviji.. |
| Dera Baba Bharbhag Singh :- The place has famous
Gurudwara where thousand of Sikhs visit every year to receive the
blessing of Baba Bharbhag Singh, who was a saint and established this
Gurudwara which was earlier known as Dera. It is about 40 Kms. from
Una Town and one can reach this place by bus directly or by train
upto Una or by air upto Chandigarh. The Gurudwara is situated on the
top of the hill and is surrounded by Ecyluptus trees. The Gurudwara
Sarai apart from PWD Rest House is available for the night stay. A
famous fair also known as Baba Bhar Bhag Singh Mela is held here in
the month of February in honour of Barbhag Singh ji who was reowned
for his magical powers. This fair is held at the time of holi and
is famous for the treatment of mental problems and is unique fair
of its kind in the country. A large number of visitors suffering from
mental problems come to this fair and are treated at the gurudwara
by the priest called 'Masands'. |
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