Una

Una is situated on the southwestern part of the state of Himachal Pradesh. Una received the status of district on 1st September 1972. The Government of Himachal Pradesh split the former Kangra district into three districts namely Kangra, Una and Hamirpur.

Like most of the towns of the state, Una is also tremendously beautiful town, with a number of places to visit, like:

Chintpurni Goddess temple

Mini Secretariat

Dera Baba Barbhag Singh

Dharamshala Mahanta

Joggi Panga

Shivbari Temple Gagret

Dera Baba Rudru

Dhunsar Mahadev Temple Talmehra

The region is famous for various fairs and festivals it celebrates. All through the year there is a festive mood with the celebration of fairs and festivals like:

• Hola Mohalla Fair that continues for ten days.
• Prakash Utsav is the Birthday celebration of Baba Sahib Singh Ji on 26-28 March.
• Paanch Bhisham Fair is celebrated on Guru Nanak's Birthday.
• Pir Nigah Fair on Thursday every week.
• Gugga Fair starts from Gugga Navami that is on 9th Bhadon falling in between the months of August to September.
• Sawan Ashtmi Fair starts from 1st Sawan Navratra falling in between the months of July and August.
• Baisakhi Festival celebrated on 13th April.
• Piplu Fair is celebrated on Nirjala Ekadashi in the month of June.

Here's a list of distances between the Indian cities and towns and Una:

• Una-Chandigarh-Delhi 375 km
• Una-Amb-Mubarakpur-Bharwain-ChintPurni Temple 55 km
• Una-Nangal-Bhakhra Dam-Naina Devi Temple 55 km
• Una-Chandigarh-Shimla 240 km
• Una-Jogipanga 16 km
• Una-Pirnigah 10 km
• Una-Talwara-Pathankot-Jammu-Katra(Vaishno Devi) 325 km
• Una-Anandpur Sahib-Naina Devi Temple 56 km
• Una-Anandpur Sahib 40 km

Last Updated on 14 June 2011