Clouds float past you as look down at the deep gorge, densely forested region and streams that trickle past. The Great Himalayan Range looms behind you, snow-capped, tall and stunning, standing as proof of nature’s abundance and North India’s beauty. Kullu is well known across the country, and even the world, as one of the most picturesque and popular holiday destinations in India.
Often clubbed with Manali, Kullu is a valley in the part of the mountain range that is called Parvati. Despite tourism and progress, Kullu remains a small-town hill station, with the locals sporting the characteristic cap and wearing the traditional colorful clothes of the region. Legend has it that Kullu used to be known as Kulanthapitha, which means ‘end of the habitable world’, as the mountains peaked right behind it. Sitting at Kullu, sipping a hot cuppa chai, you will feel like there is truly no other world you need to be in.
Kullu is at its most vibrant and celebratory best right after Dussehra—once the rest of the country completes their festival, Kullu begins its own, with over 100 local deities bowing down to Lord Raghunath. The Raghunath Temple itself, built in the 17th century, is a hugely popular tourist site through the year.
Other temples such as the Bijli Mahadev Temple, Devta Narsingh Temple, Maha Devi Tirthi Temple and the Shringi Rishi Temple are other ancient temples nestled in various corners of the mountain region, that are worth visiting.
Adventure enthusiasts should try the various camping sites and trekking trails that are available throughout Kullu. With its fantastic weather and rugged terrain, Kullu is great to get your adrenaline rushing.
And if you’re looking for a relaxed time in the midst of nature, head to Kaisdhar, which is a stunning meadow filled with deodar trees—a great place to enjoy a cozy picnic.
There is a system of intra-system buses that can take you around the city with ease and in comfort. You can choose to hire local taxis or jeeps as well to take you to the tourist spots you’d like to visit. If you’re on your honeymoon, we’d suggest hiring a motorcycle from the many vehicle rentals around the town.
On a daily basis there are approximately 4 flights that operate at Kullu Manali Airport.Air India is the popular airline brand that fly frequently to this airport.
By road Kullu is surrounded by Bilaspur, Shimla, Chamba which are 47.85 km, 59.46 km, 70.49 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.
Kullu has a total of 337 hotels.There are 337 hotels in Kullu with the popular ones being Honeymoon Inn Manali, Snow Valley Resorts, Holiday Resorts and Cottages, Apple Country Resort, Johnson Lodge, Manu Allaya Resort And Spa etc.