ABOUT HAMIRPUR

Hamirpur is one of the fastest growing District in Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at lower elevation and comparatively warmer but has some hilly ranges covered with Pine forests. Hamirpur became a District in 1972 by carving it out from the Kangra district. It is well connected by roads from all sides and thus it is developing as a tourist destination because of some historical and religious places. Hamirpur town is the Headquarter of this District, which lies on Shimla Dharamshala road.

PLACES ONE MUST VISIT

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

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.

SHRI NAINA DEVI JI: A notable place of worship in the district is the temple of Shri Naina Devi Ji, situated on the hill top which rises some 915 mt. above the sacred town of Anandpur Sahib in Ropar, The temple stands on the very summit of the hill above a small bazar and is reached by a long flight of stone steps or by a cable car.

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.