Kulu
Kulu – Narkanda there is a shorter route. The distance is 167 km, a journey of 6 hours. There is no need to travel back to Shimla but can reach Kulu by crossing the Jallori Pass and entering Kullu Valley through Banjar.
This route offers panaromic view of Kullu Valley. This route remains close from November end till March due to heavy snowfall on Jallori Pass.
Located at a distance of 210 kms.from Shimla and 42 kms. from Manali.
Kullu, or Kulu, is the capital town of the Kullu Distrct in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Beas river in the Kullu Valley about ten kilometres north of the airport at Bhuntar.
Kullu is a broad open valley formed by the Beas river between Manali and Largi. This valley is famous for its temples, beauty and its majestic hills covered with pine and deodar forest and sprawling apple orchards. The course of the Beas river presents a succession of magnificent, clad with forests of deodar, towering above trees of pine on the lower rocky ridges. Kullu valley is sandwiched between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan range.
The Kullu Valley is the largest valley in the Kullu district, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The Beas River runs through the middle of the valley.
Climate
December and January during winter observe lowest temperatures ranging from 4 °C to 20 °C, with some snowfall. Annual highest temperature in summer ranges from 25 °C to 37 °C during May to August. Months of July and August are rainy because of monsoon, having around 15 cm rainfall monthly. Climate is pleasant in October and November.
Airport
The nearest airport (IATA code KUU) is at Bhuntar town, situated on NH21 at the confluence of the Parvati and Beas rivers (latitude 31.8763 N and longitude 77.1541 E), about 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Kullu town. The airport is also known as Kullu-Manali airport and has more than a kilometre long runway. Indian Airlines and some private airlines have regular flights to the airport. Chandigarh airport is the nearest large airport.
Places Of Interest
Bashweshwar Mahadev Temple
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Bashweshwar Mahadev Temple Bishweshwar Temple Rd, Bajaura, Himachal Pradesh 175125 Basheshwar Mahadeva temple is 15 km away from Kullu. It has a ninth century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and has intricate stone carvings. Basheshwar Temple, Bajuara, KulluBajaura is on the main road where BASHESHWAR MAHADEV temple is situated about 200 m from the village … Continue reading Bashweshwar Mahadev Temple →
Bijli Mahadev temple
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Bijli Mahadev temple Kashawri, Himachal Pradesh 175138 Bijli Mahadev is one of the sacred temples of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located at an altitude of about 2,460m in the Kullu Valley. Bijli Mahadev is one of the excellent temples in India. Located 22 km from Kullu across the Beas river, it … Continue reading Bijli Mahadev temple →
Great Himalayan National Park
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Great Himalayan National Park Shamshi, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh 175123 Located at a distance of 54kms. from Kullu. This is a World Heritage Site. The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), is one of India’s National Park, is located in Kullu region in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The park was established in 1984 and is spread over an area of 1,171 km2 at an … Continue reading Great Himalayan National Park →
Kasol
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Kasol Kasol is a village in Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River, on the way between Bhuntar to Manikaran. It is located 42 km east of Kullu at the height of 1640 meters. Those who visit Manikaran can incude this in the itinerary. It is known as a mini Israel in Himachal Pradesh. It is an ideal destination … Continue reading Kasol →
Manikaran Hot Springs
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Manikaran Hot Springs Manikaran is located at a distance of 45 kms. from Kulu. Manikaranis located in the Parvati Valley on river Parvati northeast of Bhuntar in the Kulu District of Himachal Pradesh. It is at an altitude of 1760 m and is located about 45 km from Kulu. This small town attracts tourists visiting Manali and Kulu to its hot springs and pilgrim centers. Manikaran is a pilgrimage … Continue reading Manikaran Hot Springs →
Naggar Castle
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Naggar Castle Address: Naggar Castle Rd, Naggar, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh 175130 Phone:01902 248 316 Situated on the left bank of river Beas at an altitude of 1851m, the Castle, in Naggar – an ancient town commands extensive views, especially to the North West of the valley. Naggar was the former capital of Kullu. It was founded … Continue reading Naggar Castle →
Raghunath Temple
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Raghunath Temple In the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu committed a great mistake. To atone for the sin, he sent a senior courtier to Ayodhya for a statue of Lord Raghunath – Lord Rama. This temple was built by Raja Jagat Singh to house the image and even today, is greatly revered. Every … Continue reading Raghunath Temple →