Nadaun Town

Nadaun is a historic town in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, situated on the banks of the Beas River about 30 km from Hamirpur. Known for its scenic river valley, it is noted for the 17th-century Battle of Nadaun and associations with Guru Gobind Singh and Kangra rulers. The town features the Bil-Kaleshwar Temple, remnants of the old Nadaun Palace and Amtar Fort, and serves as a quiet stop for sightseeing and riverside leisure.

Visitors can expect a small riverside town set in the Beas River valley with open river views, ghats and surrounding low hills. The town centre has local markets and streets, while key points of interest include the Bil-Kaleshwar Temple on the riverbank, the site of the old Nadaun Palace, and nearby Amtar Fort. The environment is calm and semi-urban, suitable for short walks along the river, temple visits, photography and viewing the valley landscape.

Nadaun is historically noted for the Battle of Nadaun fought in 1691 between the combined forces of Guru Gobind Singh and hill chiefs against the Mughal army. The town was part of the former Kangra princely state and served as a summer capital under Raja Sansar Chand. Remnants of Nadaun Palace and Amtar Fort reflect its past as a princely centre on the Beas River.

The town holds cultural and religious importance due to the Bil-Kaleshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on the Beas River bank and visited by pilgrims. The Beas River itself is considered sacred, and the town's association with Guru Gobind Singh gives it significance for Sikh heritage. Local fairs and religious gatherings are held at the temple and river ghats.