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KULLU TOURISM

Known as the ‘Valley of Gods’, Kullu is a cluster of beautiful valleys in Himachal Pradesh. Located between the majestic Himalayas and river Beas, Kullu is situated at an altitude of 1230 m. Kullu, along with Manali, are favorite hill stations with tourists especially honeymooners.  Scenic views and snow-clad mountains, towering Deodar jungles, rivers and apple orchards have attracted several feature filmmakers too.

Kullu is a hot-spot for adventure sports. Trekking, river rafting, mountaineering, paragliding and hiking over the Himalayan glaciers are some of the activities that Kullu offers. Angling is another activity enjoyed a lot by locals as well as tourists. Mountaineering beginners can trek around the Beas Kund region, Hanuman Tibba and Deo Tibba.

Most of the trekking trails are situated beyond the Rohtang Pass in the valleys of Spiti, Lahaul, Zanskar and Ladakh and private companies organize expeditions for up to 12 days. The hot springs of Kheerganga , Manikaran, a pilgrimage and the Great Himalayan National Park are a few of the ‘touristy’ places worth visiting here.

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Kullu was earlier known as Kulanthpitha, meaning ‘the ending point of inhabitable world’. The beautiful valley is also mentioned in epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata and Vishnu Purana. Chinese traveler Huien Tsang visited Kullu in 634 or 635 AD and described it as a region completely surrounded by mountains. King Ashoka had a stupa built here, which was eventually taken away by a Mughal king and installed in Ferozshah Kotla in Delhi.

In days of yore, Kullu had several Buddhist monasteries. There were Hindu temples too and people of both faiths lived peacefully together. Both Buddhist and Hindus inhabited the caves near the mountain passes. The valley is said to have been rich with gold, silver, red copper, crystal and bell metal. The first motorable road in Kullu was built only after Independence. ALSO SEE 6 beautiful places to visit on your trip to Kasol

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN KULLU

Cottages are available on rent in the hills as they are quite cheap and also comfortable. Most of the hotels in Kullu are located at the foothills.

There are some luxury resorts too which would cost anywhere between Rs 5,000 to Rs 9,000 per day. The resorts provide very good facilities like steam baths, massages, 24 hour internet and TV. Budget and mid-range hotels are also available at pocket friendly prices.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN KULLU

The most enjoyable meals would be at the dhabas on the highways. Small restaurants around the bus depot area that serve snacks like pakoras, chhole bhature and momos are popular here. You will easily find various cuisines in Kullu including Chinese, Continental and Indian. The local wine made from barley and red rice, known as Chakti and Lugri, will be found in most restaurants. Do also try the snacks and pastries at the German Bakery.

BEST TIME TO VISIT KULLU

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Kullu is as given below. The best time to visit Kullu is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January29
February310
March410
AprilBest time814
MayBest time1322
JuneBest time1721
JulyBest time1216
AugustBest time1117
SeptemberBest time1015
OctoberBest time1118
November914
December510

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The Great Himalayan National Park

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Kheerganga

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Manikaran

Situated not far from the tourist centres of Kullu and Manali in Himachal Pradesh, the…

Raghunathji Temple

With snow-capped mountains and the rush of rivers passing through the valley, the antural beauty…

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    On Saturday, the Himachal Pradesh police rescued over 300 tourists stranded near the Atal Tunnel at Rohtang after a fresh snowfall.

    India.com News Desk January 6, 2021, 1:42 pm IST

  • New Year 2021: Social Gathering, Public Celebration Won’t be Held in These Cities Across India | Complete List Here

    These bans are applicable in those cities which are particularly under night curfew because of the coronavirus pandemic.

    India.com News Desk December 14, 2020, 10:11 pm IST

  • COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh: Night Curfew in Mandi, Shimla Kullu, Kangra From Nov 24 to Dec 15

    Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh: As per the order from the state government, only 50% Class 3 & Class 4 government employees will attend offices till…

    India.com News Desk November 23, 2020, 4:54 pm IST

  • Hotels in Kullu-Manali Welcome Guests Once Again After a Long Six Months

    Hotels in Kullu and Manali have reopened after 6 months. Read on to know more.

    India.com Lifestyle Staff October 5, 2020, 2:31 pm IST

  • Here Are 8 Places Around Kasol That You Could Make a Pit Stop at

    Each stop is different from the other in both its scenic beauty and terrain.

    Sneha Shetty July 21, 2015, 9:10 pm IST

  • No Trip to Kasol is Complete Without a Visit to These 6 Beautiful Places

    Here are some of the best places in and around Kasol that will treat you with experiences never felt before.

    Shreya Suresh Kumar July 4, 2016, 7:51 pm IST

  • These Places in Himachal Pradesh Are Perfect Destinations For Summer Vacations

    Himachal Pradesh probably has the best summer vacation destinations in the whole of India.

    Anoop Menon April 27, 2017, 5:44 pm IST

  • Delhi-Manali Road Trip: 10 Things I Learned on The Journey

    In the summer of 2016, I decided to take a road trip from New Delhi to Manali and back. Here are 10 things I learned!

    Pamila Sharma June 23, 2016, 8:07 pm IST

  • Himachal Pradesh: 19 Dead Due to Heavy Rains; Educational Institutions in Shimla, Kullu to be Shut Tomorrow

    Incessant rains and landslides have thrown life out of gear leaving hundreds of people stranded in Himachal Pradesh today.

    India.com News Desk August 18, 2019, 4:03 pm IST

  • Top Things to See and do When in Kullu

    Kullu is a quintessential Himalayan beauty, and spoils the traveller with nature and adventure alike.

    Charu Chowdhary July 23, 2019, 12:54 pm IST

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