Hamirpur District Overview:
- Smallest and highly literate district in Himachal Pradesh with a literacy rate of 88.15%.
- Not just educated people but also numerous tourist attractions.
Historical Background:
- Founded by Raja Hamirchand.
- Significant development by Raja Sansar Chand, who built a beautiful fort in Sujanpur Tira.
Tourist Attractions in Hamirpur:
Baba Balak Nath Temple:
- A famous religious site 44 km from Hamirpur.
- Accessible via bus from Hamirpur district headquarters.
Sujanpur Tira:
- Historic capital of Raja Sansar Chand.
- Features grand palaces, temples, and a large Chaugan (public space).
- Includes the Narbadeshwar Temple with ancient paintings, Murli Manohar Temple, and Rani’s cave.
- Four Dham sites: Adiyogi Siddhant, Shri Krishna Jeevan Leela Dham, Maharaja Sansar Chandra Park, and Ram Dham.
Tehra Fort:
- Built by Raja Sansar Chand, nearly 600-700 years old.
- Houses two temples and a grand meeting hall.
Additional Tourist Spots:
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Nadon:
- Features historical temples such as Abadevi Temple, Sota Mahadev Temple, and Mata Toni Devi Temple.
Connectivity:
- Excellent road connectivity from Hamirpur to Sujanpur (24 km).
- Palampur to Sujanpur (45 km).