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by roads from
all sides and thus can be promoted as a tourist destination by
developing some historical and religious places. Hamirpur town
is the Headquarter of this District, which lies on Shimla
Dharamshala road.
Tourist Attractions in Hamirpur
The tourist attractions in Hamirpur are Deotsidh Temple,
Nadaun and Sujanpur Tihra.
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 and
Hamirpur, about 40 kms from Bilaspur and 45 kms from Hamirpur
and is well connected by roads from all sides. During
Navratras, there is a continuous stream of visitors to receive
blessings of the Baba. Additional accommodation and
installation of rope way to Shah-Talai is expected to attract
more tourists.
Nadaun
Nadaun 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, 27 kms. from Hamirpur town and 50 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".
Sujanpur Tihra
Sujanpur Tihra 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.
How to reach Hamirpur
By Rail
The nearest broad gauge railway station is Una and nearest
narrow gauge railway station is Ranital (Pathankot - Joginder
Nagar railway line).
By Road
Hamirpur is approachable by road from Shimla, Chandigarh and
Pathankot. |
