Hamirpur district is one of the 12 districts of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. The headquarters of the district is in the Hamirpur town. The district occupies an area of 1,118 km². It is most educated District of himachal pradesh.

The Katoch dynasty predominated during the period of Raja Hamir Chand who ruled from 1700 to 1740. It was Raja Hamir Chand who built the fort at Hamirpur and the present town derived its name from this ruler. Hamirpur is another area situated  at  lower  levation and comparatively warmer but  has  some  hilly  ranges covered   with   Pine   forests. These  hills  can be  developed for trekking and camping  during winter months. It is well connected by roads from all sides and thus  can be  promoted  as  a  tourist  destination by  developing some  historical and  religious  places.