Located in the southwestern part of Himachal Pradesh, Una is known for its cultural and religious significance. Surrounded by the three main districts of the state- Hamirpur, Bilaspur and Kangra, Una has been carved out of the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab in 1966. At that time, all the hilly areas of the Punjab were transferred to Himachal Pradesh and Una is one of them.
Furthermore, the altitudes in Una vary from 350m-1200m and it has become a popular stop for the people travelling to Manali, Dharamshala, Khajjiar, Kullu and Jawalamukhi. Though there are a number of Himalayan ranges in the city, still, it is known to be the hottest city in the state.
The famous fairs, festivals and the religious places are the main reason that the visitors flock here in gigantic numbers, all the year around. The main festivals and fairs of Una include Piplu fair, Holla Mahalla, Paanch Bhisham, Baisakhi fair and some others. And the must-visit places are- Chintpurni Temple, Dera Baba Bharbhag Singh, Bangana Lathian Piplu, Govind Sagar Lake, Baba Rudranath Temple and Killa.
Una offers a range of cuisines; no matter how much your budget is, you can easily find your favorite food here. In addition to the indigenous foods, you can also try Continental, Italian, Chinese, etc.
