INTRODUCTION
ORIENTATION
Kullu at an altitude of 1200 m oriented more towards the Northern region of India is situated in the central part of the state of Himachal Pradesh.Kullu is at the confluence of Beas and Sarvari rivers.Kullu is located between 31°58'00'' North Latitude and 77°06'04'' East Longitude. It is bounded by Lahaul-Spiti and Kangra districts, on the East and South-East by Kinnaur and Shimla districts.HISTORY
History says that according to records Kullu was inhabited only from the 1st century AD and was also initially referred by the name Kulanthapitha. Kulanthapitha means the end of the habitable world. It remained isolated from the rest of the country till it was taken under control by the British. Kullu didn’t have any prominent rulers for it was ruled by a number of local rulers in the medieval period.BEST TIME TO VISIT
The ideal time to visit Kullu is between April and June and also in the month of October.FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
Dussera is celebrated in early October and it begins when Dussehra festivities in other parts of the country are over. It is the celebration of triumph of good over evil. Huge effigies Ravana, his brother and son are burnt. On the last day, with the accompaniment of a band, colorfully bedecked elephants carrying the statue of the Lord Raghunath's (local version of Lord Ram) idol through the streets on a palanquin carried by pilgrims. The procession is also accompanied by the devotees dance.PLACES OF INTERESTS
TEMPLE OF LORD RAGUNATH
The temple is the hub of activities at the Kullu Dussehra for all the deities from the valley comes to pay their respects to Ragunathji, as Lord Rama is called here.
This temple is at a distance of about 1 km. from Dhalpur.
VAISHNO DEVI
It is located at a distance of about 4kms from Dhalpur.
THE BHUVANESHWARI TEMPLE
This temple is situated at Bhekhli, five kilometres from Kullu, famous for its Pahari paintings and the stone sculpture of a lion that adorns its compound.BIJLO MAHADEV TEMPLE
You get a beautiful view of the Kulu & Paravati valleys from here.
A 60 feet high staff of Bijli Mahadev temple glistens like a silver needle in the sun which is believed to attracts the divine blessings in the form of lightening.
KATRAIN
This place is at a distance of about 20kms from Kullu and on the way to Manali.There is number of apple orchads and trout hatchery which draws tourist attention to this place.
NAGGAR
Naggar is also noted for its famous temples like Vishnu,Tripura Sundari & Lord Krishana.Naggar also takes the credit of being the capital of Kullu for more than 1400 years.
At a distance of about 1km from Naggar is the Roerich art gallery which houses the paintings of Nicholas Roerich as well as his sculptures.
It is from here trekking to Chanderkhani Pass takes place.
KASOL
Kasol which is famous for trout fishing is at a distance of about 42kms from Kullu on the bank of Paravati river.It is an ideal place for holidays.MANIKARAN
MALANA
Malana takes the pride of being the oldest democracy in the world and is very close to the Chanderkhani pass. Malana is famous for the temple of Jamlu and its distinct, social and cultural life.BAJAURA
It is situated at a distance of about 15kms. from Kulu.
LARJI
Larji is a small hamlet providing excellent spot for trout fishing at a distance of about 34kkms from Kullu.The PWD rest house is located in a stunning position between the foaming torrents of the river Sainj & Tirthan, before they join the Beas. The place is patronized mostly by anglers.SHOJA
Shoja is about 13 km. from Banjar, located on the Kullu side, of the Jalori Pass has marvellous scenic surroundings.SHOPPING
Kullu is famous for a wide range of colourful handicrafts.Colourful hand woven borders of the traditional Kullu shawls and caps are very famous.Mufflers, socks, pashmina shawls, Tibetian carpets, Chamba rumals and chappals and Thanka paintings are items which should be in your shopping list in Kullu.For a shopping spree in Kullu you may visit the Akhara Bazaar area that boasts of the Government Handicrafts Emporium, Himachal Khadi Emporium, and the Khadi and Gramodyog Bhawan.
EAT OUTS
1.Hotel Woodrock
Circuit House Road Kullu, India - 175131 Phone: 01902-254134.
2.Red Roof Restaurant
Prini, Nagar Road Kullu, India - 175131 Phone: 01902-253312
3.Royal Delicious Restaurant
Village Mohal on National Highway-21 Kullu, India - 175131 Phone: 01902-222310, 260001
4.Silhoutte Restaurant
C/o Hotel Le Grand, National Highway Kullu, India - 175131
5.Symphony Restaurant
C/o Holiday Inn Manali, Prini Kullu, India - 175131 Phone: 01902-251777 ACCOMMODATION
1.Apple Valley Resorts
Village Mohal, On National Highway - 21, Distt. City : Kullu PinCode : 175 126 State : Himachal Pradesh
2.Solang Valley Hotel
Vpo Palchan, Manali Distt. Kulu, Himachal Pradesh, India
3.Hotel Aroma CLassic
Circuit House Road, Dhalpur, Kullu Himachal Pradesh 01902 223075
4.Hotel Alfa Morning Star»
kanyal Road, Simsa, Manali(kullu), Himachal Pradesh 175131 01902 252275
5.Chevron Valley View, Kullu
Valley View, Badah, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. 09418635537
6.Hotel Kanishka
Near Circuit House, Manali-175131 Distt : Kullu (H P) Phone No : 01902-252171,252271, 254271
7.Hotel Sandhya Manali
Kanyal Road, Manali Kullu (H.P) 092185-25695, 0941828190 |
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