Once the capital of the princely state of Bushehar, Rampur presently one of the biggest commercial town of Himachal Pradesh. Located on the left bank of river Sutlet, the town was once a major center on the old trade routes to Kinnaur, Tibet, Ladakh and China. Even today the tradition is as vibrant as ever. Famous International Lavi Fair is held in November and Fag Mela in March every year.

Climate

In the winter the temperature can drop below freezing point when heavy woollens are required. In summer the temperature is very pleasant.