Kullu is the capital town of Kullu district in the state of Himachal Pradesh.It is located on the banks of the Beas River in Kullu Valley at an altitude of 1230 meters.
Kullu is a broad open valley formed by the Beas River between Manali and Larji.
This valley is famous for its temples, beauty and its majestic hills covered with Pine and Deodar Forest and sprawling Apple Orchards.
Valleys in kullu
Kullu valley
Tirthan valley
Solang valley
Parvati valley
Siraj valley
Lug valley
About kullu valley
Kullu valley is the largest valley in Kullu district. The Beas River runs through the middle of the valley.It is also called the ‘Valley of the Gods’ or ‘Dev Bhumi’. It connects with the Lahaul and Spiti valleys via Rohtang Pass.
The Kullu Valley, along with its neighboring district, Manali is one of the most sought after and most visited hill stations in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. Renowned for its fresh and natural beauty, Kullu attracts tourists from all across the world and is also famous for its tourist attractions which include a number of ancient forts, religious sites, wildlife sanctuaries, and dams.
Best Time To Visit
From March to June, you will experience warm Kullu weather. It’s a lovely time of year, widely hailed as the best time to partake in a wide range of adventurous pursuits and explore the tourist places in Kullu. During this period, Kullu temperature generally ranges from 25° to 34° celsius. The monsoon season typically begins in July and continues until about the middle of September. You can also experience chilly weather in Kully from late October till February.
How to reach
By Air
Kullu is well-connected by air, with flights to and from Kullu-Manali Airport in Bhuntar. Bhuntar is located 10 kilometres from Kullu and 50 kilometres from Manali.
By Road
Buses run frequently from the HRTC bus stops in Kullu and Manali to all major towns. Taxis are also available at the local taxi stand.
Kullu is located on NH-21, 70 kilometres from Mandi and 312 kilometres from Chandigarh.
By Road From Delhi to Kullu 570 Km
From Shimla to Kullu 260 Km.
By Train
The closest train station to Kullu is Jogindernagar, about 125 kilometres away. Chandigarh, located 270 kilometres from Kullu, connects this station to the rest of the country’s major cities and villages.
Places to Visit
MANALI
With super views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal Ranges, and with mountain adventures beckoning from all directions, Manali is a year round magnet for tourists.
Backpackers come to hang out in the hippy villages around the main town, adventure tourists come for trekking, paragliding, rafting and skiing, and Indian honeymoon couples or families come for the cool mountain air and their first taste of snow on a day trip to Rohtang La.
As the main jumping-off point for Ladakh, Spiti and Lahaul (between June and October), it makes sense to unwind here for a few days before continuing the long journey into the mountains. Most travellers stay in the villages of Vashisht or Old Manali, which have a laid – back vibe and plenty of services, but close for winter from sometime in October to May.
HADIMBA TEMPLE

Also known as the Dhungri Temple, this ancient wood and stone temple was erected in 1553. Pilgrims come here from across India to honour Hadimba, the wife of Bhima from the Mahabharata. The walls of the temple are covered in wood carvings of dancers, and horns of bulls and ibex adorn the walls. Grisly animal sacrifices are carried out in May for the three-day Dhungri Mela. Ghatotkach, the son of Hadimba and Bhima, is worshiped in the form of a sacred tree near the temple. Villagers make offerings of animals, people and houses.
BUDDHIST MONASTERIES

There’s a small Tibetan community just south of the town centre. The Himalayan Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple contains a two story statue of Satya Muni, the historical Buddha.
Just waste of here is the more traditional pendant Ngari Gompa with an atmospheric junior centered prayer room cramped with statues of bodhisattvas, revered lamas and Buddhist deities.
OLD MANALI

About 2.5km north of the Mall on the far side of the Manalsu Nala stream, Old Manali still has some of the feel of an Indian mountain village once you get past the core backpacker zone. There are some old houses of wood and stone, and the towering Manu Maharishi Temple is built on the site where the Nohalike Manu meditated after surviving the great flood. A trail to Solang Nullah (11km) runs north from here through the village of Goshal (2km).
VASHISHT
About 3km north of Manali on the slopes east of the Beas River, Vashisht village is a quieter version of Old Manali and a popular traveller’s hang-out. Indian tourists mostly come here to bathe in the hot springs and visit the temples.
There are some interesting traditional wood and stone houses with ornate carvings and a number of typically Himachali temples in the middle of the village.
SOLANG NULLAH
About 13km north of Manali, Solang Nullah is Himachal’s favorite winter skii resort. From January to March, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy 1.5km of alpine-style runs, taking a brand new gondola up to 3200m. With the impressive backdrop of snowcapped Griendship Peak, it’s also a year-round ‘beauty spot’, with a carnival like atmosphere in summer. The surrounding hills are good for walking the Shiva Temple 3km above the village is a popular destination.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN MANALI
FISHING
The rivers of the Kullu and Parvati Valleys are rich in trout and mahseer. The season runs from March to June and October to November, and rods and tackle can be hired from agencies in Manali.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
MOUNTAINEERING
PARAGLIDING
RAFTING
ROCK CLIMBING
SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
WALKING & TREKKING
ZORBING
NAGGAR
Centred on imposing Naggar Castle, the slumbering village of Naggar was the capital of Kullu for 1500 years and remains perhaps the nicest village in the Kullu Valley. Russian painter and explorer Nikolai Roerich liked it so much he settled here in the early 20th century.
The Village lies on the east bank road. Although an easy day trip from Manali, there are good guesthouses and restaurants around the castle.
Attraction
Naggar Castle

Built by the Sikh rajas of Kullu in 1460, this beautiful fort is a fine example of the alternating stone and timber style of Himachali architecture. It was converted into a hotel in 1978.
There’s a tiny one-room museum downstairs, and the Jagtipath Temple in the courtyard houses a slab of stone said to have been carried here by wild bees. The best way to experience the castle is by staying here.
Roerich Gallery & Urusvati Museum

Above 2km above the Castle is the Roerich Gallery, the former home of eccentric Russian painter, spiritualist, Inner Asian explorer and possible spy, Nikolai Roerich, who died in Naggar in 1947.
A five minute walk uphill from gallery is the Urusvati Himalayan Folk & Art Museum which houses ethnological artefacts and photos from the early days of the Himalayan Research Institute.
Temples

Heading towards the castle, you will pass the handsome 11th century Vishnu Temple, covered in ornate carvings. Dowlhill past the tiny post office is the Gauri Shankar Temple, dedicated to lord Shiva and surrounded by small temples devoted to Lord Narayan.
Just below the Roerich Gallery is the pagodalike Tripura Sundari Devi Temple, surrounded by carved wooden outbuildings. High up on the ridge above Naggar, the Murlidhar Krishna Temple is reached by a woodland path beyond the Roerich Gallery.
Basheshwar Mahadev Temple
Bijli Mahadev Temple
Great Himalayan National Park
Khirganga National Park