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Kullu is located on the banks of the Beas River in Kullu Valley was once known as Kulanthpitha meaning 'the end of the habitable world'. The Chinese pilgrim monk Xuanzang visited the Kullu Valley in 634 or 635 CE. He described it as a fertile region completely surrounded by mountains. It contained a stupa built by Ashoka, which is said to mark the place where the Buddha preached to the local people and made conversions. There were meditation caves near the mountain passes inhabited by both Buddhist and Hindu practitioners. Kullu is a broad open valley formed by the Beas river between Manali and Largi. The valley runs north to south of this river and is 80 km long and about 2 km at its broadest. Local name for Kullu is "Valley of the Gods" or "Dev Bhumi''. It connects with the Lahul and Spiti valleys via Rohtang Pass and is situated 51 km from Manali city. This valley is famous for its temples, beauty and its majestic hills covered with Pine, Deodar Forest and Apple Orchards. Kullu valley is sandwiched between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan range. This most charming and beautiful Kullu valley spreads out its charm on either side of river Beas. A fairly wide area is open to the tourists, the trekkers, the mountaineers, the artists and to anyone who wishes to escape the heat & dust of the plains and enjoy the mountain scenery. It is also famous destination for the honeymooners.
One of the town’s chief attraction, Raghunath temple is dedicated to Rama and Sita. It was built by the Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu. In the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh committed a great wrong. To atone for the sin he sent a senior person to Ayodhya for statue of Lord Rama. This temple is greatly visited by thousands of tourists all over the world, especially during the Kullu Dussehra festival.
The Roerich Gallery houses the paintings and sculptures of the famous Russian artist, Nicholas Roerich. This at gallery consists of about 7000 paintings and sketches of Roerich. Roerich Art Gallery is situated 2 km uphill from Naggar bus stop.
Manikaran is located in the Parvati Valley between the rivers Beas and Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu District at an altitude of 1760 m and is located about 45 km from Kullu. Manikaran is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs. The Hindus believe thatManu recreated human life in Manikaran after the flood, making it a sacred area. According to the Sikhs, during third Udasi, the founder Guru Nanak came to this place in 1574 Bikrami with his disciple Bhai Mardana.
Kasol is an open glade, located by the banks of the river Parvati, about 42 kms. from Kullu. Kasol is partitioned into Old Kasol and New Kasol on the either side of the bridge. Kasol is at distance of 5 kilometre from holy place Manikaran. Kasol is charmingly located on an open space which slopes down to the broad expanse of clear white sand at the Parvati river. Kasol is a nice place for the trout fishing.
Kullu,India
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Population: 437,903
Average Climate:
| Summer: | 22° C – 42° C |
| Winter: | 07° C – 20° C |
Best time to visit: April to June & September to November