Travel to Kullu
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Kullu
 The
Valley of Gods, as the Kullu Valley has come to be known, is perhaps, the most
delightful region in the western Himalayas. Situated on the banks of the river
Beas, Kullu, the headquarters of the district, serves as the nerve centre of the
valley. Kullu, was once known as Kulanthpitha - 'the end of the habitable world'.
Despite being the region's main market and transport hub, however, it is deservedly
eclipsed as a tourist centre by Manali, 40km north. A dishevelled, lacklustre
collection of shops and concrete houses stacked around the Beas, Kullu is noisy,
polluted and grim a world away from the tranquil villages on the surrounding hillsides.
Places to visit (in and around Kullu):
Raghunath Temple
In the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu is said to have committed a great
wrong, to atone for which, he sent a courtier to Ayodhya for a statue of Lord
Raghunath - Lord Rama. He built this temple to house the image, and the shrine
went on to be a popular site of worship.
Bijli Mahadev Temple
This fascinating temple resting on a spur, located at an altitude of 2460 m,
offers some amazing views. The remarkable feature of the shrine is a high pole
or staff that periodically draws lightning, which shatters the `Shivlinga' and
scorches the building. Butter is, then, used as an adhesive by the priest to
put the `linga' together again.
Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, Bajaura (15 km)
By far one of the most picturesque temple in the valley, the exquisite stone
carvings are a sight worth seeing.
Other temples
The Vaishno Devi temple (4 km), the Devi Jagannathi temple at Bekhli (5 km),
and the Vishnu temple at Dayar (12 km) are some of the significant shrines around
Kullu.
Excursions from Kullu:
Bajaura (15 Km.)
It is famous for its orchards and the ancient temple of Basheshar Mahadev, with
wonderful carving in stone and sculptural decoration.
Raison (16 Km.)
On the banks of the river Beas, it is famous for its apple orchards.
Accommodation - Adventure Resorts (HPTDC), Resvn : HPTDC, The Mall, Shimla.
Kaisdhar (16 Km.)
A quiet secluded spot of known for its magnificent scenery.
Pulga (16 Km.) & Khirganga (26 Km.)
Famous for scenic beauty and hot springs.
Katrain (20 Km.)
The home of lush apple orchards and famous for beekeeping as well as trout fishing.
Accomodation: Span Resorts, P. O. Katrain; Hotel Apple Blossom (HPTDC) , Kullu-Manali
Highway, and River View (HPTDC).
Naggar (25 Km.)
The capital of the Kullu kings for about 1400 years, Naggar has a number of
temples; the Naggar Castle now converted into a hotel and the Roerich Museum
housing a collection of the work of the famous artist Nicholas Roerich.
Accommodation - Naggar Castle (HPTDC).
Malana (28 Km. upto Naggar and 20 Km. on foot)
A small village, with its strikingly different people and customs and a spectacular
countryside.
Larji (34 Km.)
A small hamlet, providing excellent trout fishing. The surrounding hills are
full of wildlife, chiefly antelope, barking deer, musk deer, leopard and wild
boar.
Kasol (40 Km.)
Situated on the banks of river Parvati and well known for trout fishing.
Accommodation - Tourist Hut (HPTDC).
Banjar (58 Km.)
An excellent spot for trout fishing in the waters of the river Trithan.
Mandi (70 Km.)
Of considerable archaeological interest due to its ancient temples.
Accommodation - Hotel Mandav (HPTDC).
Rewalsar (96 km.)
Equally sacred to the Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh communities a natural lake with
floating islands on it is a unique attraction.
General information about Kullu :
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| Area |
6.68 sq. km |
| Altitude |
1219 Metres. |
| Rainfall |
102 Cm. |
| Best Season |
April to Mid-July & Sept to November. |
| STD Code |
01902 |
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