Kullu Hill Station - Famous As Valley Of Gods - Himachal Pradesh - India

Kullu is a hill station in the indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley at 1200 mt height. This valley is famous for its temples and beauty. Kullu also known as Valley of Gods has numerous temples. This is the Valley of Gods, having torrents and vast expense of snow in the upper regions.

Location: 240 kms from Shimla Himachal Pradesh India
State: Himachal Pradesh
District: Kullu
Languages : Hindi and Himachali
Std Code: 01902
Altitude: 1,220 m
Main Attractions: Kullu Dusshera, Bijli Mahadev Temple
Best Time To Visit: Mid May To Mid October
Famous Festival: Dussehra Festival
To See: Temples, Villages, Valleys
Also Known As: Valley of Gods.

Located at a mere distance of 240 kms from Shimla, Kullu has a series of historical legend attached to it. This most cherished town of Himachal Pradesh, was earlier was known as Kulanthapitha. Presence of various temples makes the sanctity in the foothills of Himalaya even more venerable. Kullu valley is blessed with marvellous sceneries and welcoming, peaceful, helpful and innocent citizens. Its unique culture and distinct life style separates Kullu from rest of Himachal Pradesh. The mountain beauty of this destination will surely leave you awe-inspired. This town is famous for its temples and the annual Dussehra festival, both of which attract thousands of tourists.

The ancient name of the Kullu Valley is "Kulantapitha" which finds mention in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The legend goes that this town was once the abode of Rishi Shringi who performed the yajna for king Dashrath that led to the birth of Lord Rama and his brothers. The earliest recorded information of this area goes back to 1st century AD, when this valley began to be inhabited. Though the region of Kullu Manali continues to be steeped in ancient traditions, the locals welcome the tourists who pour into the valley regularly. In the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh placed an idol of Lord Raghunathji, which was transported from Ayodha.

Best Time To Visit Kullu - Weather At Kullu

Kullu has a charming climate all through the year but the most ideal tourist season is from September to June. In September to February there are winter season starts and very cool and sometime minimum temperature can go down to well below 0°C and is accompanied by heavy snowfall and is a good time for honeymoon. In March to June there are summer season start so there are pleasant and considered to be the ideal season for sight seeing and various adventure activities. In July to mid-September Monsoon season starts so can be heavy rainfall so the prices of hotels tend to drop. Some people like to travel to the hill station at this time because hotel prices drop down so you can find great deals. In Kullu summers are good for sight seeing and relaxation and winter months are ideal for trekking and other activity.

• Summers season is March to June and temperature is 10°C to 25°C
• Monsoon season is July to Sep and temperature is 15°C - 20°C
• Winters season is Oct to Fab and temperature is 1°C - 14°C

Tourist Attractions At Kullu

Bijli Mahadev Temple, Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple, JaganNath Temple, The Great Himalayan National Park, Malana and Kasol are the famous tourist destination at Kullu. The other important places to visit in Kullu are Pin Parbati Pass, Akhara Bazaar, Chandra Khanni Pass, Dashir Lake, Deo Tibba, Jagatsukh, Kaisdhar, Kanwar Sanctuary, Kaso, Katrain etc. In days of yore, Kullu had several Buddhist monasteries. There were Hindu temples too and people of both faiths lived peacefully together. Here is short information about some popular and famous places located at Kullu.

• Brighu Lake: The coast of this lake is uninhabited an the water is crystal clear.
• Dhankia Mahadeva Temple: This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva.
• Bijli Mahadev Temple: It is a famous and unique temple in Kullu.
• Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple: This temple dates back to the 8th century.
• JaganNath Temple: This beautiful temple offers impressive views of Kullu valley.
• The Great Himalayan National Park: It is one of the best places to visit in Himalaya.
• Malana: The village also has a famous temple called 'Jamlu'.
• Kasol: Located on the banks of Parabati river in Parbati valley.

Shopping At Kullu

Kullu is famous for its woolen shawls. Making of these shawls has now become a local industry. Shawls made from the hair of Angora rabbits and Pashmina goats are quite expensive. Other woolen items produced here are colorful Kullu caps and blankets. You can be bought these all item from private shops as well as the Himachal state weaving co-operative at Bhutti Weavers colony, six kms south of Kullu.

Restaurants At Kullu

You will easily find various cuisines in Kullu including Chinese, Continental and Indian. Here is the list of some famous and popular Restaurants At Kullu.

• Sapna Sweets
• Valentino's
• Dham Restaurant
• Tirthan
• Maitre Point
• The Spice House Restaurant & Sura Bar
• Chinda ka Dhaba
• Kawa cafe manali
• Cafe rock N Roll kasolinn

Hotels At Kullu

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. Here is the list of some famous and popular Hotels At Kullu.

• Shobla International
• Kullu Valley Hotel
• Hotel Century Gangri
• Himalayan Hamlet
• Nature's Lap Resort
• Solace Retreat
• Silvermoon Hotel
• Poornima Guest House
• Mashoo Resorts
• Adventure Resort
• Hotel Vaishali
• Victoria Palace Hotel

How to Reach Kullu

By Air:

The airport is at Bhuntar, which is 10 km from Kullu.

By Bus:

There are regular bus services for Kullu and Manali from Delhi and Chandigarh. Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) runs regular buses to Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla and other places from Kullu.

By Rail:

Pathankot is the nearest railway station to Kullu. Chandigarh is the most convenient railway station as regular bus service is available from Chandigarh to Kullu.

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