Kullu is the capital town of the Kullu District in the state of Himachal Pradesh.It is located on the banks of the Beas River. On the east of Kullu lies a broad mountainous ridge having the village-temples of Bijli Mahadev, Mount Nag and Pueed. Beyond the ridge lies Manikaran valley, along the Parvati river which joins Beas in Bhuntar. On the South of Kullu lie towns of Bhuntar and Mandi.Historically Kullu was accessible from Shimla via Siraj valley or through passes on the west leading to Jogindernagar and onto Kangra. To the north lies the famous town of Manali, which through the Rohtang pass leads onto the Lahaul and Spiti Valley.
Places Of Interest Malana Nestled between Jari and Khiksa thatch lies the village Malana. Here one can still see the oldest democracy of the world where all inhabitants of the village participate in the village administration.
Solang Valley It is a splended valley between Manali and Kothi and offers the views of glaciers and snow caped mountains and peaks.
Nehru Kund A spring of clear cold water named after the late Prime Minister, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, is about 6 kms from Manali on Manali-Keylong road.
Rohtang Pass Numerous mountain passes lead in and out of Kullu, but one the most popylar with trekking parties is the Rohtang, about 3,978 mt. above sea level. It is easily the most convenient route from Manali and thourghout the whole distance provides a charming variety of scenery. The lenght of th pass is about 1 km. and has served as the route for many centruries for trade with Lahaul, Ladakh and to far away contries in Centeral Asia.
How To Get There The airport at Bhuntar is 10km from Kullu, where taxis and buses are available. The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar 95km from shimla this is 240km. from Delhi and Shimla luxury buses ply to Kullu. |