Holiday Destination: Kullu

Kullu is one of the most famous district of Himachal Pradesh.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. 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.

Climate

Summer season in Kullu starts in March to June. summer the maximum temperature reaches 30° Celsius in the day, winter season in kullu starts in December to February and temperature goes down to freezing point 3° Celsius.

Tourist Season

Best time to visit March to June and September to November

Accommodation

Hotels, Inspection Bungalows, private cottages are available which suit all budgets.

General Information Of Kullu

Area: 5,503 square kms Population: 302,432 Languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Pahari and English Temperature: 30° Celsius in summer 3° Celsius in winter Clothing: Cotton and tropical in summer and heavy woolens in winter

Tourist Attraction in or by Kullu

Maha Devi Tirth Temple

Maha Devi Tirth Temple popularly known as Vaishno Devi Mandir (by localities) situated about kully valley on kullu manali road.

Raghunath Temple

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

Bijli Mahadev

Bijli Mahadev Temple one of the most excellent forms of art in India. Bijli Mahadev Temple is the highest point around kullu from where the beautiful view of the Kullu.

Raison

Raison situated is the Kullu Manali Highway.It is a ideal for a Taste for Adventure .

Kullu Valley

Kullu Valley largest valley in the Kullu District.Beas River runs through the middle of the valley and it is also called the Vally of the Gods.

Accessibility

Road Distance From Kullu to (in kms)

Delhi to Kullu: 570 kms Shimla to Kullu: 220 kms

Nearest Airport

For Kullu is Bhunter Airport distance by 10 kms .

Nearest Railway Station

For kullu is Joginder Nagar Railway Station distance by 125 kms .