Located in the undulating hilly tract of the Shivalik Hills, the district of Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh draws several tourist who are overwhelmed by its captivating beauty. Originally a part of the Kangra district, Hamirpur became a distinct district in the year 1972, with the town of Hamirpur as the administrative headquarter of the place.
Encompassing a total population of 4,12,009 lakhs, Hamirpur district is noted for its phenomenally high literacy rate of 83.16%. Traditionally a seat of the mighty rulers of the Katoch dynasty, the ancient place of Hamirpur has witnessed numerous historical events. The beautiful place of Hamirpur has a rich historical and cultural past of the bygone golden era which is manifested in the splendid tourist spots. Some of the notable places of interest in the district are:
- Sujanpur Tira- Built by the mighty Raja Abhay Singh of Katoch dynasty, Sujanpur Tira is renowned for the famous temples of Murli Manohar and Narbadeshwar which attracts several devotees through out the year. The place has several other important temples and a tomb of Nawab Gulam Mohammad of Rampur that reflects the historicity of the place
- Nadaun- One of the most beautiful place of Hamirpur, Naduan captivates the imagination of the poet with its bewitching beauty. The tourist spot has several temples which is noted for their architectural skills
- Markanda- One of the ancient places of the district, Markanda has a beautiful statue of the famous sage Markanda.
- Deotsidh Temple- The famous Deotsidh Temple draws several devotees all through the year and especially during the Navratri.
The colorful district of Hamirpur is endowed with rich cultural traditions which finds expressions in the folklores and fairs.
