Kullu, an ancient town in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, is a popular hill station that attracts tourists for its fabulous valleys and remarkable views of the mountains. A visual delight at some 40 kms off Manali, fondly called as "Valley of Gods", Kullu not only serves a popular stopover for Shimla and Manali, but also delights for long stretches of deodar and pine forests lending it a paradisiacal look.
Kull is laden with natural exquisiteness and scenic splendour against the mighty backdrop of Himalayas where beautiful temples dot the landscape. The list of tourist attractions is long in Kullu, and some of them include the Sultanpur Palace, Raghunathji Temple, Bijli Mahadev Temple and Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, Jagannathi Devi Temple, Akhara Bazaar, Kaisdhar etc. Tourists can head to Kasol for its scenic beauty and trout fishing, while Shoja delights for its views of snow-capped peaks, grassy meadows, green valleys and pristine rivers.
If Raison in Kullu can be visited for blend of seclusion and adventure, then Katrain delights for its orchards, trout fishing and bee-keeping. If Largi charms for its scenic views and Jagatsukh, for its two ancient temples of Gaurishankar shrine and Goddess Sandhya Devi temple, then Deo Tibba, pleases for mythical tales. If Manikaran in Kullu visited for its hot sulphur springs and Tabo Monastery, for its glorious history, then the Sujanpur Fort takes tourists back into the past.
By AirThe Bhunter airport in
Kullu, some 10 kms off the main town, has regular flights to
Delhi and
Shimla.
By RailThe nearest railway station is at Joginder Nagar, some 125 kms off
Kullu, which links it to rest of India through regular train services.
By RoadKullu has a well-design network of roads to be linked to rest of nearby towns of the region, and to rest of India as well.
Chandrakhani Pass is one of the most famous passses of
Kullu Valley and is located at the height of 3660 meters. This pass provides fabulous views of the mountains. The Chandra pass trek is a beautiful trek that attracts lots of tourist and nature lovers from all parts of the country. Mountains and hilly culture make this place a heaven and truly a charming valley on the earth.
More importantly,
Kullu valley is a perfect place for adventure and ...
Pandoh Dam is an embankment dam that was built on the Beas River in Mandi, Himanchal. Built in 1977, the water of the dam is used for hydroelectric power generation. Located 10 km away from
Manali, this 38 Km long dam is set up in the beautiful location of Himanchal Pradesh. The dam generates 1,000 MW Electricity and it’s controlled by the Bhakra Beas Management Board.
This dam is a major attraction for tourist. It attracts locals as...
The Great Himalayan National Park is one of the newest parks of India which is located in
Kullu, Himanchal Pradesh. Established in 1984, the park is spread in the area of 1,171 Km and protects over 1,000 plants, including many medical herbs. This park was declared a national park in 1999 and since then, has been home to wide variety of animal species.
Some of animals to be seen in the Great Himalayan National Park include snow leopard, Himalayan...
Jagannathi Devi Temple is a one of the most famous temples of
Kullu, Himanchal Pradesh and was constructed 1,500 years ago. This temple is also known as "Bhuweneshawari" and has various avatars of goddess Durga. The temple is famous among locals by its name ‘Berkhli’. As per legends, Goddess Bhuweneshwari had to reveal her identity to a boy and since then, she had been residing in this village.
More so, Jagannathi D...
Raghunath Temple is a famous and majestic temple in
Kullu located in the beautiful valley of Himanchal Pradesh. It was constructed by Raja Jagat Singh in the year 1660. The architecture of the temple is mixed look of Pahari and Pyramidal style. According to the locals, there is a story behind the construction of the temple.
The story goes like - When a Brahmin was found with lots of peals in this valley, Raja ordered his men to take them away fr...