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APPROACH
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.
ROAD: Hamirpur is approachable
by road from Shimla, Chandigarh and Pathankot.
WHAT
TO SEE
1. 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 (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. 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 (http://www.jaibabedi.com).
2. 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, 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".
3. 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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