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| The Kullu-Manali tourist complex is spread in the
entire Kullu valley which is lavishly gifted with superb scenic wealth.
Kullu also known as 'Valley of Gods' has numerous temples. Kullu valley
offers a scenic charm of peaceful wooded glades and rivers through
the rocks. The Dashehra of Kullu is world famous. The ancient Hindus
regarded Kullu as the farthest limit of human habitation 'Kulantapitha'
and its original name finds mention in the epics, The Ramayana and
Mahabharta as well as the Vishnu Purana. Kullu, which is located on
the bank of river Beas is the Central point of this tourist complex.
Running North to South, the main river valley is only 80 km. long
and 2 km. at its broadest, yet a fairly wide area is open to the visitors
to enjoy the spectacle of variegated mountain scenery. The deodar-fringed
grassy maidan, Dhalpur, is a stage for many colorful fairs. |
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Kullu : General Information |
| Altitude :- |
varies from 1,150 meters to
high hills of Manali. |
| Headquarter :- |
Kullu ( altitude 1,220 meters
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| Location :- |
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. |
| Access by Air :- |
Nearest airport is Bhunter 10 km. Kullu
is connected by air bus flights from Delhi, Shimla and Chandigarh
to Bhunter. |
| Access by Rail :- |
The convenient railheads are Chandigarh
320 km., Jogindernagar and Shimla 230 km. approx. |
| Access by Road :- |
Almost each and every part of the state
is linked by roads. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation is running
its buses covering the whole state. There is huge network of HRTC
to cater the needs of the people. |
| Distance :- |
It is connected by road with Delhi ( 789
km. ) and linked by National Highway via Ambala ( 606 km. ) and Chandigarh
( 556 km. ). |
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Famous Places around Kullu :- |
| Bijli Mahadev Temple :- ( 2,460 metres ) 11 km.
This is one of the most striking temple in Kullu, where 20 metre tall
image is supposed to attract special blessings from the skies in the
shape of lightning. From the temple a panoramic view of Kulu &
Paravati valleys can be seen. A 60 feet high staff of Bijli Mahadev
temple glistens like a silver needle in the sun. in this temple of
lightening it is said, the tall staff attracts the divine blessings
in the form of lightening. The rest of the story can be heard from
the priest, which is un-believable but true. |
| Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple :- ( bajaura ) 15 km.This
pyramidical temple belonging to the 8th century A.D. is embellished
with wonderful carvings in stone and sculpture in the Shikhara style.
This temple is situated about 200 metres from the village in a plain
between the main road and the Beas river. |
| Jagannath Temple :- 3 km., a stiff climb leads
one to the shrine from where one gets a panoramic view of Kullu town. |
| Banjar :- ( 1,534 metres ) 58 km. The famous
temple of Shringi Rishi is located here in whose honour a fair is
held every year in May. Banjar is an excellent spot for trout fishing
in Tirthan river. |
| Manikaran :- ( 1,700 metres ) 45
km. According to legend, Manikaran is also associated with Lord Shiva
and his divine consort, Parbati, who lost and recovered her ear rings
here. Legend has it that once when Shiva and Parbati were relaxing
by the river. Parbati's ear rings fell nto the water. The lord of
another world ( Patal Nagari ) named Shesh Nag took possession of
them and despite Parvati's pleas, he refused to hand them back. However
when all the gods prevailed upon him, he snorted them out of his nostrils,
causing a boiling fountain of water to erupt. the jewels thus returned.
There are temples of Ramchandra and Shiva besides the Gurudwara. This
place is famous for hot water springs. Thousands of people take a
dip in its hot water. The main water is so hot that Dal ( pulses ),
Rice, Vegetables etc. can be boiled in it. |
| Pulga and Khirganga :- 16 km. a stiff
march takes one to restful environment affords a Sylvan and peaceful
retreat for body and mind. The 'Tos Nullah' which branches off from
the main Parbati valley is well worth exploration by those who favour
the wilder aspects of natural scenery are prepared to camp out. Kirganga
lies 10 km. from Pulga. Khirganga is also famous for hot springs. |
| Katrain :- ( 1,463 metres ) 20 km.
This place is situated on the way to Manali and has acquired prominence
due to apple orchards, a fruit research station and trout hatchery.
It is also famous for bee keeping and Govt. trout farm at Patilkulh.
Sufficient accommodation is availablein Hotels of HPTDC. |
| Naggar :- ( 1,760 metres ) 25 km.
Naggar was the capital of the Kullu Rajas for about 1,400 years. It
is also known for its castle and the Nicholas Roerich's Museum. On
the left bank of the river Beas and about three hundred metres above
the river, Naggar is delightfully situated on the wooded slope and
commands an extensive view, especially of the North-West of the valley.
There are a large number of famous temples in and around Naggar and
an excellent place for a longer stay. |
| Camping Sight Raison :- ( 1,433 metres
) 16kms. away from Kulu, the sight is ideal for spending a quite holiday
in solitary splendor and for holding youth camps. There are a large
number of orchards in this part of the valley. HPTDC has log cabins
for comfortable stay. |
| Bajaura :- ( 15 km. short of Kulu
) Bajaura is on the main road where Bahseshwar Mahadev temple is situated
about 200 m from the village in a plain between the main road and
the Beas river. It is believed to have been built in the mid 8th century. |
| Largi :- ( 957 metres ) 34 km. This
is a small hamlet providing excellent trout fishing. The famous rivers
Sainj and Tirthan join the Beas a few hundred metres below. Larji
is patronised mostly by anglers. |
| Malana :- ( 2,652 metres ) 28 km.
up to Naggar by bus and then 20 km. on foot. The tiny village of Malana
lies a little ahead of the 'Chanderkhani Pass' famous for the temple
of 'Jamlu'. Malana village is reputed to be the oldest democracy in
the world in existence where all the inhabitants of the village take
part in managing its affairs. It is also famous for trekking. |
Kasol :- ( 1,640 metres )
42 km. Kasol is charmingly located in an open space which slopes
down to a broad expanse of clear white sand at the edge of the river.
It is situated on the bank of Parbati river in the Parbati valley. |
Shoja :- ( 2,650
metres ) 13 km. from Banjar, located on the Kullu side, of the Jalori
Pass has marvellous scenic surroundings. |
| Kaishdhar :-
( 2,300 metres ) 16 km. A delightful spot for a quiet holiday where
one can commune with nature. |
Raghunathji Temple : - 1 km.
Raghunathji is the principal deity of the Kullu valley. |
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