Kullu
Information About Kullu :
Kullu, a popular tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh located on the banks of the Beas river. With panoramic views and majestic hills covered with Deodar and Pine trees, it is a nature lover's paradise. Kullu generally coupled with its sister town Manali which is at on much higher altitude and provides more scenic views.
Situated at an altitude of 1230 meters between Pir Pranjal, Lower Himalayan, and Great Himalayan Ranges, Kullu is abundant with apple orchards, pristine river streams, and a wonderful climate. Tourists coming to Kullu and Manali can indulge in a lot of adventure sports activities like river rafting, trekking, mountaineering, etc. Bhuntar, the place that houses the airport and bus junction and is used as the base town to reach Manikaran, Kasol, Malana, Bhunter, and Rohtang Pass is located in Kullu. Kullu also has few important temples like the Raghunath Temple and Jagannath Devi Temple. Apart from temples, the Pandoh Dam and Chandrakhani Pass are also must-visits in this region.
Best Time To Visit Kullu :
Summers from March to June is the best time to visit Kullu. Winters are also a great time to visit Kullu for its festivities around Raghunath temple. For a more adventurous trip and to witness snowfall, winters are the best. However, monsoons must be avoided entirely as there are chances for landslides and it's risky to travel to Kullu.
How To Reach Kullu :
Places To Visit In Kullu :
1 . Great Himalayan National Park :
Great Himalayan National Park is one of India's national parks, which is located in the Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded on all three sides by the Himalayan Mountains, the park is home to diverse wildlife species. The Great Himalayan National Park received the status of a national park in 1999. At present, it is home to more than 375 species of fauna, 31 species of mammals, and 181 species of birds. This beautiful location of the national park becomes all the more attractive due to the Deodar and Oak trees.
The secluded location of the park has made sure that the villages inside the park have a culture of their own. Every village inside has a deity of its own. There are also some fairs organized here during April, May, August, and September. The Great Himalayan National Park is an amazing place to relax and unwind away from the fast life of the city. It is a must-visit for all the nature lovers out there.
2 . Raghunath Temple :
Located in the scintillating hill town of Kullu, the Raghunath Temple is one of the main attractions here. Wrapped around in an ancient legend, the temple finds connections to Lord Rama, and the idol of Lord Raghunath placed here, is said to be the same as the one used by him. While it derives much significance from the legend, the Raghunath Temple borrows its design and architecture from the Pahari and Pyramidal styles. Other than the spirituality surrounding the temple, the sceneries and views about it too are equally alluring. The oldest temple in the valley is a place of much festivity and color around and during Dussera and even otherwise assumes much religious importance amongst the locals.
3 . Bijli Mahadev Temple :
4 . Pandoh Dam :
This man-made marvel stands out from much of nature's picture-perfect valleys and hills around it, with a rather spectacular and grand experience to offer to its viewer.
The unforgiving rush of water and a lake that is somewhat more at peace are the sights here that you should not miss, while in Kullu. The dam is a structure under the Bhakra Beas Management Board and diverts the water of the River Beas.
5 . Bhrigu Lake :
6 . Friendship Peak :
One of the trekkable summits in the Indian Himalayan region, the Friendship Peak looming at an elevation of 5,289 meters in the Pir Panjal range in Himachal Pradesh is a trekker's heaven.
From the summit, you can feast your eyes on the panoramic view of the Pir Panjal range and on the vicinity which is crowned with silver horizon formed by the Dhauladhar and Great Himalayan ranges. The Friendship Peak trek passes through the beautiful Solang Valley that houses several alpine meadows, thick forest dotted with varied species of alpine trees, colorful orchards, and crisscrossed by numerous small and gushing streams. Moreover, the journey drives you crazy once you reach a certain altitude, with steep climbs over the thick bed of snow and walking over glaciated tracks and narrow ridges.
