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Overview
On the border with Punjab, Una is a gateway to Himachal Pradesh. Within the state it has borders with Kangra, Hamirpur and Bilaspur. The region is a mix of both plain and hilly areas. Guru Arjun Dev, the 5th Guru of the Sikhs, is said to have named the place ‘Unnati’ meaning progress as a mark of respect for the hardworking people who work the land.
Una, the town is nestled on the bank of River Swan, a tributary of Sutlej. The regions low hilly terrain that gradually flattens out to merge with the plains, gives Una tropical weather which can get pretty hot in summer. The town also serves as a district headquarter.
Language
English, Hindi and Punjabi are understood and spoken by the people associated with tourism. Locals mostly speak Punjabi, with a small section using Kangri, a dialect, in their everyday lives.
Clothing Essentials
Una with its hot climate makes cotton the best clothing choice. In winters the temperatures do fall substantially and light to heavy woollens are needed.
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How to Reach
By Air | The nearest airport for Una is the Chandigarh International Airport at a distance of 132 km. |
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By Rail | Una is connected by train and Indian railways plies regular train service between Una – Chandigarh – Delhi. |
By Road | Una is well connected by road. Regular public and private bus services operate to cities of Kangra, Dharamshala, Hamirpur, Chamba, Chandigarh, Delhi and other places. For more comfort travel, taxis are readily available. |
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Attractions
Places to visit | Distances from Una (Km) |
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Shimla | 240 |
Delhi | 352 |
Amritsar | 151 |
Chandigarh | 120 |
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Weather
Season | Months | Temperature |
Summer | March – June | 30°C – 41°C |
Monsoon | July – September | 25°C – 32°C |
Winter | December – February | 5°C – 22°C |