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 Kullu, " the Valley of the Gods", has a unique
charm. Long regard by the ancient Hindus as the furthest limit of human
habitation - Kulantapitha - its original name is mentioned even in the Ramayana
and the Mahabharata. Kullu is famous for its Dussehra celebrations as also for
its Red Delicious, Royal Delicious and Golden Delicious apples. Each season has
its special charm as do the helpful and charming people of this valley.
Located in Himachal Pradesh, Kullu is a small town
located by the banks of River Beas. Tourists to Manali include a trip to the
nearby town of Kullu as well. But few people know that this little town has all
the pleasures of a hill station sans the crowds and the noise. Clean air, cold
winds, meandering lanes, scenic hills and the mandatory deodars with the sun
shining through. It is also the ideal base for exploring the rest of the Kullu
Valley with its scenic towns and villages tucked comfortably on every curve of
the valley's slope.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Area: 6.68 sq.kms.
- Altitude: 1,219 metres.
- Temperature (°C): Summer- Max. 30.8,
Min. 18.8 Winter- Max. 16.4, Min. 5.2
- Rainfall: 102 cms.
- Clothings: Summer- Light woollens,
Winter- Heavy woollens.
- Best Season: Mid-March to
Mid-November.
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PLACES TO VISIT
- Raghunathji Temple
- Vaishno Devi Temple
- Jagannath Temple
- BijIi Mahadev Temple
- Kaishdhar
HOW TO GET THERE?
By
Air : The nearest airport Bhuntar (10 kms from Kullu) is connected by
Vayudoot services with Delhi and Chandigarh. Jagson & Continental Airlines also
operates flights from Delhi to Kullu
By Rail : The nearest most convenient railhead is Chandigarh
(272 kms). The other nearest narrow gauge railheads are Jogindarnagar (166 kms)
with a change at Pathankot and Shimla (240 kms) with a change at Kalka.
By Road : Kullu is connected by road with Ambala (606 kms), Chandigarh
(556 kms), Delhi (798 kms), Pathankot (278 kms), Shimla (240 kms), Manali (40
kms), Palampur (164 kms), Mandi (70 kms), Kyelang (158 kms), Katrain (21 kms),
Rohatang Pass (91 kms), Dharamshala (213 kms), Dalhousie (334 kms), Chamba (383
kms), Bilaspur (139 kms), Jogindarnagar (166 kms) etc. Regular bus-services
connect Kullu with the above places and others.
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