Kullu , Himachal Pradesh
About Kullu
Kullu is an important tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh. Kullu lies on the banks of Beas River at an altitude of 4000 ft above sea level. It was once termed as Kulanthpitha which means “The end of the Habitable Land." Kullu is wrapped by the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan, and Great Himalayan ranges. Its pine and deodar forests, flowering meadows, meandering Beas river, rocky ridges, and apple orchards make a tourist spellbound and wanting to come back for more. A good time to be in Kullu is during the Kullu Dussera, when the town and the inhabitants are in gaiety. This festival is celebrated in the month of October or November to commemorate the killing of the demon king Ravana at the hands of Lord Rama. During this festival, nearly 200 deities from nearby settlements are brought down to Kullu and devotees throng the town to pay their obeisance to Lord Raghunath. Similarly Holi celebrations are an experience too with the festivities lasting over two days.
Local cuisine is mainly of rice, lentils, vegetables with lots of spices like cardamom, cinnamom, red chilies, cloves, etc . Few of their lip-smacking dishes are Kaddu ka Khatta, Guchhi Matter, Sepu Vadi, Kullu Trout, Grilled fish, Chicken Anaardana, etc. Their desserts like Mittha and Kangra region sweetmeat are preferred delicacies.
Kullu is famous for its fruit orchards and the tourists can bite into some apples, plums, pears, and almonds and even take some along. Pashima shawls, caps, and Gadmas can be purchased from the Bhutti weavers colony which is located 6 km south of Kullu. Tourists should check out the stalls in Akhara Bazaar for Thanka Paintings.
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Raghunath Temple, Himachal Pradesh
0.6 km from Kullu - See map
Being an oldest temple of Kullu Valley, Raghunath Temple was constructed by King Jagat Singh in 17th century. As per Hindu Mythology and Indian...
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Maha Devi Tirth Temple, Himachal Pradesh
3.4 km from Kullu - See map
The Mahadevi Tirth got the name from Goddess Parvati. In the year 1962, Swami Sewak Das Ji Maharaj visited this spot in search of internal peace....
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Bhuntar, Himachal Pradesh
11.9 km from Kullu - See map
Bhuntar located at the confluence of Beas and Parbati River is actually the gateway to the queen of hills, Kullu & Manali. This place is also...
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Bijili Mahadev Temple, Himachal Pradesh
13.7 km from Kullu - See map
Bijili Mahadev Temple is located across River Beas at an altitude of 2498 m above sea level. Lord Shiva presides here in the form of Shiv Ling....
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Raison, Himachal Pradesh
13.9 km from Kullu - See map
Raison 16 KMs from Kullu is a perfect destination for a refreshing and silent holiday. A place where one can indulge in camping and nature...
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Deo Tibba, Himachal Pradesh
*22.7 km from Kullu - See map
Located at an altitude of 6006 meters, Deo Tibba is one of the highest peaks in the Pir Panjal range. It is also a popular trekking spot. The 6000...
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Naggar, Himachal Pradesh
23.3 km from Kullu - See map
The Naggar Castle built by Raja Bhosal was now converted as Heritage hotel after slight renovations. From Naggar Palace, Tourists can get the...
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Hampta Pass, Himachal Pradesh
*25.3 km from Kullu - See map
Hampta Pass is the most ideal trek for first timers; it is not only easily accessible and easy to trek but is also simply breath-taking. You can...
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Great Himalayan National park, Himachal Pradesh
*36.3 km from Kullu - See map
Located in Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh state, Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is perched at an altitude ranging from 1500 to 6000...
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Kailash Manimahesh, Himachal Pradesh
*40.7 km from Kullu - See map
This is the location of some famous bathing grounds. It’s the spot where many thousands of tourists come following the festival of...
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Hidimba Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh
41.2 km from Kullu - See map
Hadimba Temple or Hidamba Devi is dedicated to Goddess Hadimba Devi, who is the sister of Hadim, a character of Mahabharata Epic. The temple is...
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Manu Temple, Himachal Pradesh
41.8 km from Kullu - See map
The Manu temple is located in Old Manali, just 3 km away from Main Bazaar. This is the one and only temple consecrated to Manu, the Law-giver of...
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