Bilaspur Attractions : Bahadurpur fort , Markandeya , Deotsidh temple , Nainda devi temple , Sariun fort , Tiun fort , etc. Bilaspur is a beautiful district of Himachal Pradesh.
Markandeya Temple : The temple is situated at a distance of 20 Km. 20 km from Bilaspur. It is supposed that Rishi Markanday was born here. Nearby flows a spring of water, which is the main attraction for the pilgrims of Char Dham. Legends say that a tunnel connected Markandeya and Vyas caves and the sages used to visit each other through this subterranean route. A annual festival is observed here.
Bahadurpur Fort : The fort was built 1835 . The fort is situated at a distance of 40 km from Bilaspur city in Himachal Pradesh. The Bahadurpur range is covered with deodar and ban trees. The tourists may take a look at the Ratanpur Fort, Swarghat, the Fatehpur Fort, the Naina Devi hill, plains near Ropar and the mountains of Shimla from this fort.Though , the fort is not in good condition for lack of maintenance.
Nainda devi temple : It is located on a hillock 60 km away from Bilaspur and about 20 km from Anandpur Sahib. It is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths. According to a legend it is where Sati's eyes are believed to have fallen. Nearby is the holy cave in the name of Shri Naina Devi. A big fair during Shravan Ashtami and in the Navratras of Chaitra & Ashwin, fairs are arranged here.
Sariun fort : The fort is located to the eastern side of the Tiun range in Bilaspur District 60 km away from Bilaspur.The local people are quite superstitious about the fort. They think that it is not good to use the stones of the fort for residential purposes. Though many tourists visit the fort frequently.
Bahadurpur Fort : The fort was built 1835 . The fort is situated at a distance of 40 km from Bilaspur city in Himachal Pradesh. The Bahadurpur range is covered with deodar and ban trees. The tourists may take a look at the Ratanpur Fort, Swarghat, the Fatehpur Fort, the Naina Devi hill, plains near Ropar and the mountains of Shimla from this fort.Though , the fort is not in good condition for lack of maintenance.
Deotsidh temple : The cave temple of Baba Balak Nath is located on the border of Bilaspur (70 Kms), Hamirpur (30 Kms). During Navratras there comes thousands of pilgrims . The rope way to Shah-Talai is expected to attract more tourists here.
Nainda devi temple : It is located on a hillock 60 km away from Bilaspur and about 20 km from Anandpur Sahib. It is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths. According to a legend it is where Sati's eyes are believed to have fallen. Nearby is the holy cave in the name of Shri Naina Devi. A big fair during Shravan Ashtami and in the Navratras of Chaitra & Ashwin, fairs are arranged here.
Sariun fort : The fort is located to the eastern side of the Tiun range in Bilaspur District 60 km away from Bilaspur.The local people are quite superstitious about the fort. They think that it is not good to use the stones of the fort for residential purposes. Though many tourists visit the fort frequently.
Tiun fort : It was built by Raja Kahn Chand in the 12th century, is located on the Tiun range 45 km from Bilaspur. It is situated in over 14 hectares, this rectangle shaped structure measures 400 m x 200 m in area. Its walls are as high as 10 m at certain points. Remains of two water tanks can be found inside the fort.
Legend says that the fort served as a prison for an uncle of Raja Kharak Chand.
Bilaspur is famous for forts and many other places of historical importance in Himachal Pradesh.
Legend says that the fort served as a prison for an uncle of Raja Kharak Chand.
Bilaspur is famous for forts and many other places of historical importance in Himachal Pradesh.
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