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Hamirpur
Spend a half‑day in Hamirpur to see its temples and historic forts; add a night if you want to explore the NIT campus and nearby markets.
Hamirpur is a small town in Himachal Pradesh with a handful of temples, the old Katoch forts at Sujanpur and Nadaun, and the NIT campus. A short visit (½ day) covers the main sights; a night lets you wander the local market and enjoy the hill‑town atmosphere.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (cold nights)
- Airports
- DHM · IXC
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hamirpur112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hamirpur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of road conditions during rains.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckDHM Kangra Airport (Gaggal) (Nearest airport, about 2 h by road via Nadaun; check seasonal flights).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable in 15–20 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea (chai) at a stall₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DHM Kangra Airport (Gaggal) (Nearest airport, about 2 h by road via Nadaun; check seasonal flights) · IXC Chandigarh Airport (About 4–5 h by road; most travellers arrive this way)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Avoid*
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Nov (2). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Hamirpur: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
4 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable in 15–20 minutes. Shared tempos and local buses run to Sujanpur and Nadaun; hire a taxi for the day if you want both forts without waiting.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sujanpur
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Local tempo from Hamirpur, about 30 min
Visit the Katoch fort and market.
Nadaun
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Local tempo, about 35 min
See the historic fort and river views.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre guesthouses
Basic rooms, close to temples and market; suitable for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Tempo ride to Sujanpur (round trip)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| eSIM data for a week1 × ₹800 · check | ₹800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹300 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,250 per person per day, bed included | ₹3,250≈ US$40 |
Basic amenities, includes breakfast.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (chai) at a stall | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Street snack (samosa, pakora) | ₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Local bus ride | ₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon (Jul–Aug) brings landslide-prone hill roads: check conditions before any drive.
- Tempo and bus services thin out after dark; plan the last leg back before evening.
- Temple and fort timings are not posted online: ask locally or at your guesthouse.
- Carry small rupee notes; card machines are rare outside larger shops.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
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Embassy
US consulate in Delhi; Indian visa required (e‑visa).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tempo Hamirpur → Sujanpur: ≈₹150 one way, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yeh kitna hai?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hamirpur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon), late Dec–Jan (cold nights) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Hamirpur to explore NIT campus and local eateries.
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