Bounded by Mandi in the east, Kangra in the north, Una in the west, and Bilaspur in the south, Hamirpur makes for an ideal tourist destination. The city is located in the warmer area of Himachal Pradesh and is known for its historical, cultural, and religious attractions. The town derived its name from Raja Hamir Chand, ruler of the Katoch dynasty. Low lying hills with dense pine forests and fertile valleys summarize the land. The finest mangoes are grown here.
How to reach Hamirpur
Hamirpur can be easily reached by Road, Air, or by Train. Roads are well joined to Hamirpur with all the major cities or towns of Himachal Pradesh and the neighboring states. Hamirpur is available throughout the year, and the direct mode of transportation is by road. You can reach Hamirpur by road or train. The nearest railway stations are located in Ranital and Una.
By Road
Bus services are frequent and this destination can be accessed from Pathankot, Chandigarh and Shimla.
Major routes to reach Hamirpur -
- Delhi, Panipat, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Chandigarh, Roopnagar, Una
- Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Una
By Train
There is no direct train service to this town. The most immediate railway stations from Hamirpur are Amb (Broad Gauge Railway line), Jawalamukhi Road (Narrow Gauge Railway line), and Una (Broad Gauge Railway line). Una railway station is about 80 km far from Hamirpur. Amb railway station is approx 70 km far from Hamirpur.
By Air
There is no direct train service to this town. The most immediate railway stations from Hamirpur are Amb (Broad Gauge Railway line), Jawalamukhi Road (Narrow Gauge Railway line), and Una (Broad Gauge Railway line). Una railway station is about 80 km far from Hamirpur. Amb railway station is approx 70 km far from Hamirpur.
Tourist Attractions in Hamirpur
A hidden gem in the lap of the Himalayas, Hamirpur sits as an important religious and cultural center. The major tourist attractions in Hamirpur are:
- Singh Maheshwari Temple
- Chaura Devi Temple
- Meher Temple
- Banke Bihari Temple
- Gayatri Shakti Peeth
- Nirankari Ashram
- Kalpavriksh
- Sujanpur Tihra
- Deotsidh Temple
Accommodation Options in Hamirpur
On your trip to this Indian travel destination, you can choose from these accommodation options:
- The Hamir (HPTDC)
- Maya Hotel
- Hotel Gautam
- Hotel Karan
- Hotel Partap
- Hotel Prakash
- Heritage Solang Valley Resort
- Center Point Resort
- The Kikar Lodge
- Visco Resorts
Eating out in Hamirpur
Foodies will have a great time in Hamirpur since it has ample restaurants and cafes. Some of the options you may go in for are:
- Man Chicken Corner
- Dee Jay Hotel & Restaurant
- Hotel Hillside
