Kullu Hill Station

Kullu

Located in the blossom of green mountains with perennial falls and streams, Kullu’s beauty is dear to the people visiting this wonderful town in Himachal Pradesh.
One of the most popular hill stations in India, Kullu is located at an altitude of 1220m above sea level and allures a large umber of tourists. The place is also famous destination for the honeymooners who visit this place in great numbers. It is the ideal destination to beat the heat of the plains.
Located in the lap of nature dotted with several shrines Kullu is known for the Dussehra festival that attracts visitors from across the world.

Kullu-Places of interest  

The shrine of Raghunath temple is a famous travel destination in Kullu. The present structure was founded in 1660 AD by Raja Jagat Singh. Tradition has it that as a penance for his sins the Raja brought an image of Lord Ram from Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Ram, in the state of Uttar Pradesh to bring a statue of the Lord. The statue was enshrined in the Raghunath temple.
Another famous shrine in Kullu is the Jagannathi Devi. Located  3kms from Kullu in the Bekhli village, the auspicious   Jagannathi Devi attracts pilgrims from every par of India. Pilgrims have to walk for an hour and a half to reach Jagannathi Devi but be assured it would be a wonderful experience.
Apart from being beautiful, Jagannathi Devi provides a majestic view of the Kullu valley below.

Around Kullu
Located at an altitude of 2,460 meters, Bijli Mahadev Temple, 11km from Kullu, is the shrine of Lord Shiva, the temple is so named because according to the belief of the people the 20-meter high staff inside the temple gains blessings from the heavens in the form of lightning (Bijli).
Manikaran, at a distance of about 45km, is famous for Shri Guru Nanak Devji Gurdwara, Shri Ramachandra temple and hot springs. Devotes flock to Manikaran in thousands.

Accommodation and Eating out
There are many luxury and budget hotels in Kullu. It is advisable to book your stay in Kullu in peak season..
Most hotels restaurants in Kullu serve a varied range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian cuisines with a few Chinese and continental dishes thrown in. Small eateries ad food stalls offer a large gastronomical fare of Indian, Chinese and western delicacies.

Shopping
The shops at local bazaars sell bright and colorful Kullu shawls, painted wood figures, and grass slippers known as pullas. a shopper's delight Kullu is a perfect place that provides a wide array of gifts and souvenirs for your family and friends.

Kullu-Adventure Sports
Those who like adventure sports, Kullu is the place to be. A great number of adventure sports can be enjoyed at the beautiful hill station of Kullu. Prominent among the adventure sports are skiing, hiking, rafting, mountaineering, trekking, and mountain biking.
Rafting the Beas River is a major attraction of Kullu. You can also enjoy kayaking at the Beas River.

Kullu-How to Reach
Nearest airport is at Bhuntar, which is at a distance of 10km.
The nearest railhead is at Jogindernagar, which is 95km away. Buses and taxis are also easily available to Kullu. You can take a bus to Kullu from Delhi and Shimla that are 530km and 240km respectively away from this place. .

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