Kullu, on the western banks of the torrential Beas, occupies the central part of the Kullu Valley. It has the largest settlement in the valley and doubles as the district headquarter. The charming town was made capital by the British who had settled here in the hope of making it big in tea growing. Today the place is in the happy position of being a well-developed tourist destination without having being ruined by tourists,top on chart of Himachal tourism.
When Should visit:
Mid-March to mid-April and mid-September to mid-November are the perfect months to visit Kullu.
Area: 5,503 square kms
Altitude: 1,230m
Places worth Visiting:
The various tourist attractions in Kullu are the Raghunath Temple, the Bijali Mahadev Temple, Kasol, Manikaran, Roerich Gallery and Naggar. The Raghunath Temple was built by Raja Jagat Singh in the 17th century and houses the image of Raghunath, the Lord Rama, who is the main deity of Kullu. The Bijali Mahadev temple belongs to the Lord Shiva. This temple is one of the striking temples of the Kullu district. Roerich Arts Gallery houses the paintings and sculptures of the famous Russian artist, Nicholas Roerich. The Manikaran Hot Springs is also a place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Sikhs.
How to Reach:
By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Bhuntar, about 10 km from Kullu. Kulu is connected by air from Delhi and Chandigarh.
By Rail:
The closest railway station is located at Jogindernager, 95 km from Kullu. The most convenient railway stations are located at Chandigarh and Pathankot. The nearest railway stations are Kiratpur and Chandigarh on Broad Gauge.
By Road:
Kullu is about 530 kms from Delhi via Mandi, 240 kms from Shimla and 40 kms from Manali. Kulu is connected by good roads with Chandigarh, Delhi, Ambala, Dehradun, Haridwar, Pathankot, Dharmshala, Dalhousie, Shimla, Mandi etc.
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