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Una has
been carved out of Hoshiarpur district of Punjab in 1966
where the hilly areas of Punjab were transferred to Himachal
Pradesh and the whole area is warm. It has borders with
Kangra Hamirpur and Bilaspur and then acts as a gateway to
these regions. Efforts are being made to develop same places
in Nangal and Bhakra areas.
General information
Area: 1540 sq. km
Population: 4.48 lakh
Clothing: Cotton clothes in Summer and
light woollen in winter.
Language: Hindi, Punjabi, English are
understood and spoken by the people engaged in tourism
trade.
Approach
Rail: Una is well connected by broad
gauge rail.
Road: Una is approachable by road from
Shimla, Chandigarh and Pathankot.
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Places
to Visit |
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Dera
Baba Bharbhag Singh |
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The
place has famous Gurudwara where thousand of Sikhs visit
every year to receive the blessing of Baba Bharbhag Singh,
who was a saint and established this Gurudwara which was
earlier known as Dera. It is about 40 Kms. from Una Town and
one can reach this place by bus directly or by train upto
Una or by air upto Chandigarh.
The
Gurudwara is situated on the top of the hill and is
surrounded by Ecyluptus trees. The Gurudwara Sarai apart
from PWD Rest House is available for the night stay. A
famous fair also known as Baba Bhar Bhag Singh Mela is held
here in the month of February in honour of Barbhag Singh ji
who was reowned for his magical powers. This fair is held at
the time of holi and is famous for the treatment of mental
problems and is unique fair of its kind in the country. A
large number of visitors suffering from mental problems come
to this fair and are treated at the gurudwara by the priest
called 'Masands'. |
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