Located in the south western part of Himachal Pradesh, the Una district is blessed with the bounty of nature. Keeping in trend with the religious fervor of the state, the district of Una is blessed with many important temples that reflect the rich architectural skill and the creative imagination of the people. The natural scenic beauty of the place enthralls and enchants the visitors with the captivating beauty of the place.
Spread over a total area of 1549 sq. km, the Una district has a total population of 4,47,967 lakhs. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of Una. However because of its proximity to Punjab, the district is also enriched with many lucrative industries that provides employment to the citizens of the Himachal Pradesh.
The colorful fairs of Una attracts several tourist. The fairs of Una reflects the traditional culture of the famous hill station. Some of the significant fairs of Una are:
- Hola Mohalla Fair of Baba Gurbarbagh Singh Tehri which is celebrated with much enthusiasm and mirth
- Sawan Asthami Fair is celebrated in the ancient place of Chitpurni to mark the beginning of the auspicious month of Sawan Navratri
- Paanch Bhisham Fair is one of the most important fair of the region which celebrates the birth of the great religious leader of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak
- Piplu Fair is an important religious fair which calls for great devotion and dedication to the Supreme Being
- Pir Nigah Fair is a weekly fair which is held on every Thursday that adds colors to the life of the people of the diatrict
- Gugga Fair is celebrated to mark the auspicious day of Gugga Navmi
The district of Una is easily accessible from all parts of the state by well maintained roads.
