Kullu
Bubbling rivers, lush green rolling hills, thick deodar forests and endless orchards of apple, cherry and plum make up the Kullu valley situated in the Kullu district of the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Aptly named the ‘Abode of Gods’ for its abundant natural and scenic beauty together with its rich cultural heritage it lies at an altitude of 1230 m on the banks of the River Beas.
A favorite haunt for the adventure seekers, Kullu offers the sheer excitement of white water rafting down the Beas which has different grades of rapids. Trekking, trout fishing and skiing down the snow covered mountains are the other activities that can be pursued on a travel to Kullu. A trekker’s paradise, with frequent treks leading from Kullu to Kangra, Zansar and Lahaul, the most famous trail leads to the ‘Lake of the Moon’, Chandratal at an altitude of 4270m over the Hamta Pass.
The week long Dussehra festival is the most important cultural event in Kullu. The Raghunath temple dedicated to Lord Rama is the most famous temple in Kullu. Built in the seventeenth century, it houses an image of Shri Raghunath in his chariot. The Bijili Mahadev temple set at a height of 2640m offers spectacular views of the valley and is also popular for the Shiv lingam inside the temple which is shattered by lightning or “bijili’. It is then reconstructed each time by the priests with butter or ghee.
An art lovers paradise, some of the must visit sites in Kullu are the Sultanpur palace famous for its miniature paintings and the Basheshwar temple which is 15 km from the town known for its beautiful carvings.
Manali, a popular travel destination known as the ‘Switzerland of India’ is situated 40 km from Kullu. A 45km drive from Kullu takes you to the hot sulphur springs in Manikaran reputed for its healing properties
Kullu is also famous for its beautifully woven handmade shawls and Kullu caps.
A favorite haunt for the adventure seekers, Kullu offers the sheer excitement of white water rafting down the Beas which has different grades of rapids. Trekking, trout fishing and skiing down the snow covered mountains are the other activities that can be pursued on a travel to Kullu. A trekker’s paradise, with frequent treks leading from Kullu to Kangra, Zansar and Lahaul, the most famous trail leads to the ‘Lake of the Moon’, Chandratal at an altitude of 4270m over the Hamta Pass.
The week long Dussehra festival is the most important cultural event in Kullu. The Raghunath temple dedicated to Lord Rama is the most famous temple in Kullu. Built in the seventeenth century, it houses an image of Shri Raghunath in his chariot. The Bijili Mahadev temple set at a height of 2640m offers spectacular views of the valley and is also popular for the Shiv lingam inside the temple which is shattered by lightning or “bijili’. It is then reconstructed each time by the priests with butter or ghee.
An art lovers paradise, some of the must visit sites in Kullu are the Sultanpur palace famous for its miniature paintings and the Basheshwar temple which is 15 km from the town known for its beautiful carvings.
Manali, a popular travel destination known as the ‘Switzerland of India’ is situated 40 km from Kullu. A 45km drive from Kullu takes you to the hot sulphur springs in Manikaran reputed for its healing properties
Kullu is also famous for its beautifully woven handmade shawls and Kullu caps.
