Gurudwara Dera Baba Bharbhag Singh

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. A large number of visitors suffering from mental problems come to this fair and are treated at the gurudwara by the priest called ‘Masands’.

Around Dera Baba

Bangana-Lathian-Piplu

This area falls on the Una Barsar-Hamirpur road. Piplu is situated on the top of Sola Singh Dhar from where the view of Gobind-Sagar is fascinating. This area can attract tourist during winter season especially, when they propose to visit other religious places like Jogi Ponga and Naina Deviji.

Dera Baba Bharbhag Singh

Chintpurni Temple

It is located on Dharamshala-Hoshiarpur road on a ridge. Thousands of devotees visit this temple every year. The main fair is held during the 10 days of “Shukalpaksh” in August. A winding road goes up to the temple dedicated to ‘Bhagwati Chinmastika’ or Goddess ‘Chintpurni’ who grants all wishes. A popular place of pilgrimage, Chantpurni is about 75-km from the town Una and 100-km from Jalandhar.

Quick Facts

State: Himachal Pradesh
Distt: Una
Destination: Dera Baba
Climate:.The Climate of the district is characterised by an intensely hot summer, a pleasant cold season .
Altitude: varies from 400 meters to 1,100 meters.
Best time to visit: All the year round.

How to get there

Air : Nearest airport is Jalandhar 78 km. via – Hoshiarpur.

Rail : Una is well connected by broad gauge rail.

Road : Almost each and every part of the state is linked by roads. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation is running its buses covering the whole state. From the capital city of India, Delhi, Una is 375 km away.

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