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Kullu also known as Kulanthpitha means - "the end of the habitable world", It is situated in Himachal Pradesh on the banks of river Beas. It is an ancient town which finds it’s mention in religious scriptures such as Ramayana, Mahabharata and Vishnu Puran. It is also known as the “Valley of Gods” and is famous for the seven day Dussehra festival .It is a center of major attraction in North India for Pilgrims, trekkers, and tourists .

Altitude :- 1230 m (Kullu)
Latitude: 31.88
Longitude: 77.18
Area : 5,503 sq.kms.
Population :- 18, 306
Main Languages : Hindi, English and Himachali
Best seasons to visit:- April-June
Temprature:- Pleasant temperature in summers but temperature alls below 0 degree in winters.
Rainfall : Rain falls mostly during months of july and August.
Climate : Pleasant temperature in summers but temperature alls below 0 degree in winters.
Telephone :  STD Code – 01902

Prime Attractions of Kullu:- Kullu , Manali. Shimla are the prime tourist attractions of Himachal Pradesh. These places are filled with scintillating natural beauty, beautiful landscapes, inspiring valleys, wonderful adventure sports, blossoming gardens etc. One can easily fall in love with these serene beauties.

MANIKARAN :-High up covered with snowy peaks at the altitude of 1,737 m situated at the parvati valley near the kullu manali is the place named Manikaran. Which is famous for its hot springs and a famous pilgrimage for both Hindu and Sikhs.

Bijli Mahadev Temple:-This is one of the most famous and striking temple situated at an altitude of 2,438 meters where a 20 meter tall image is a special attraction for the tourists. From this temple an unobstructed view of kullu and parvati valleys extending all directions is available

Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple : This pyramidical temple of 8th Century A.D is situated about 200 meters in a plain between the road and the river Beas. It is embroidered with wonderful carvings on stone and sculpture in the Shikhara style.

Naggar :- Naggar was the capital of the Rajas of Kullu  for about 1,400 years. It is famous for its castle and the Nicholas Roerich's Museum. It offers a delightful and extensive view especially of the North-West of the valley.

How To reach There

By Air:-The Bhuntar airport is 10kms.from Kullu. Domestic flights operated by Indian Airlines and Jagson Airlines . These flights Shuttle between Delhi and Kullu and between Shimla and Kullu . It takes just 90 minutes from delhi to reach Kullu where taxis and buses are available.

By Train:-To reach Kullu the nearest railhead is Jogindernagar which is 125 km. from kullu. It is connected to all major Indian cities via Chandigarh which is 267 km away from Kullu.

By Road :- Kullu has a god network of motorable roads. State owned bus services run by  Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation connecting kullu with the nearest cities. Kullu is connected to Delhi , Pathankot ,Chandigarh and Shimla .Deluxe, Semi Deluxe and Air Conditioned buses shuttle during the tourist season. Besides this taxis are also available.