Kullu Kullu: The Valley of Gods, as the Kullu Valley has come to be known, if perhaps the most delightful region in the Western Himalayas. Situated on the banks of the river Beas, Kullu, the headquarters of the district, serves as a nerve centre of the valley and is the starting place for a number of treks. Kullu, the gateway to more spectacular towns like Nagar and Manali, is tucked between two lush mountains at the southern end of the Kullu Valley. Every year in October, tourists rush for the Dussehra festival. Dussehra, a massive, vibrant festival celebrating the gods of this glorious valley. Kullu was once known as Kulanthpitha, which means the end of the habitable world. Beyond rose the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalayas, and by the banks of the shining river Beas, lay the fabled 'Silver Valley'. The 'Silver Valley' has nature's treasures that lie carelessly scattered as flowers on the high meadows. The Valley of Gods, as the Kullu Valley has come to be known, if perhaps the most delightful region in the Western Himalayas. Situated on the banks of the river Beas, Kullu, the headquarters of the district, serves as a nerve centre of the valley and is the starting place for a number of treks. Area : 6.68 sq. km., Altitude : 1,219 meters, Climate : (deg C)-Summer- Max. 30.8, Min. 18.8, Winter- Max. 16.4, Min. 5.2, Rainfall : 102 cms, Clothing: Summer- Light woollens, Winter- Heavy woolens, Best Season : Mid-March to Mid-November. Reach By Air : Nearest airport is Bhuntar -50 kms. By Rail : Nearest railhead is Chandigarh -272 kms. By Road : Ambala -606 kms, Chandigarh -556 kms, Delhi -798 kms, Pathankot -278 kms, Shimla -240 kms, Manali -40 kms, Palampur -164 kms, Rohtang Pass -91 kms, Dharamshala -213 kms, Dalhousie -334 kms, Jogindarnagar -166 kms. Sight Seeing: The famous sigh seeing in Kullu is Raghunath Temple, Biji Mahadev Temple, Saryolsar Lake, Banjar, Khirganga which is also a picnic spot, Malana and Manikaran. Biji Mahadev Temple: This Temple is situated at a distance of 14 Km from Kullu and can be approached by Bus or Taxi is at an altitude of 7874 Ft above the Sea Level. You will have to walk at least 2 to 3 Kms to reach at Temple. The "Shivling" inside this temple is famous for its periodically drawn lightening and because of this this shatters into pieces. This pieces are then assembled with the help of butter in to the original shape by the pujaris or priest of the temple. Some believes that there is some metal which is like platinum in the roof and because of this the shivling shatters or splits in to pieces but no one is sure about it. Saryolsar Lake  This Beautiful Lake is situated in the Valley and that is also at a height of 10280 Ft. One can approach to this lake by passing through Jalori pass via Banjar. Its a very good experience by walk with the surrounding nature and beauty. Raghunath Temple: It is believed that in the 17th Century, Maharaja jagat Singh of Kullu comitted a sin and to cover the mistake he sent his troup to Ayodhya to get the Statue of Lord Rama. Malana: Malana is famous amongst the Trekkers and this place is the paradise for them. Situated at a height of 8640 and there are two different routes to visit this place. Either you can take a route via Rashol at a height of 10000 ft or you can take a different route from Chanderkhani which is at a height of 12000 ft. This two routes are covered for atleast six months because of Snow. Manikaran: The place is famous for its Sulphur Springs is at a drive distance of 45 Kms. from Kullu and on the bank of river Parvati. Thousand of Hindus and Sikhs Community people visits this pilgrime place and take a dip in this Sulphure Spring. The water in this spring is so hot that If you will keep Rice or Dal tied up in a cloth and dipped inside this spring for a few minutes, it will be ready for eating. Click here for our packages