Location

Kullu  lies between 31°58’00 North and 77°06’04 East. It is connected by Lahaul-Spiti and Kangra on the East and South-East. It is also connected with Shimla districts.

Kullu – At a look

Kullu is beautiful hill station. It is located on the banks of the Beas River. It is famous for beautiful hills and Deodar forest. Kullu is also famous for its temple. Kullu Dussehra is word famous it attracts large numbers of tourist. It is also known as ‘Valley of Gods’. Kullu was formerly known as Kulanthpitha which means ‘the end of the habitable world’.

There were many Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temple. Both Buddhist and Hindu lived mixed together. There were meditation caves near the mountain. The name of beautiful Kullu valley is also mentioned epics Mahabarata and Vishnu Purana. Kullu is also famous for adventure sports. It offers the adventure sports like Trekking,river rafting,mountaineering and hiking over glaciers.

History

Historical references about the Kullu valley dates back to ancient Hindu literary works of Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Puranas. During Vedic period several small republics known as “Janapada” existed which were later conquered by the Nanda Empire, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire, Pala Dynasty and Karkoṭa Empire. After a brief period of supremacy by King Harshavardhana, the region was once again divided into several local powers headed by chieftains, including some Rajput principalities, these principalities were later conquered by Maratha Empire and Sikh Empire.The Buddhist pilgrim monk Xuanzang visited the Kullu Valley in 634 or 635 CE. He described it as a fertile region completely surrounded by mountains, about 3,000 li in circuit, with a capital 14 or 15 li in circumference. It contained a Stupa built by Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, which is said to mark the place where the Buddha preached to the local people and made conversions, Stupa was taken away by a Mughal ruler and put in feroz shah kotla maidan in Delhi. Kullu got its first motorable access only after Indian Independence. The long centuries of seclusion have, however, allowed the area to retain a considerable measure of its traditional charm. The road through the Kullu Valley and Lahaul is now paved all the way, to connect and provide the major access route between the northern Indian plains to Leh in Ladakh. Source: Wikipedia

Kullu – Climate

Climate Summer Max. 36°C and Min. 23°C .

Climate Winters Max. 38.8° C and Min 5.2° C.

How to Access

Airways:The nearest airport is Bhunter which is at 10 km away. The airport is also known as Kullu-Manali airport and has more than a kilometre long runway. Air India and some private airlines have regular flights to the airport.

Train: The nearest narrow gauge railhead is at Joginder Nagar which is 95 kilometer from Manali. The nearest broad gauge rail heads are chandigarh which is 250 km away.

Roadways: By road the distance from Delhi to Kullu is 530 km. The distance from to shimla to Kullu 240km. HPTDC Luxury and Volvo coaches ply to Kullu daily.

Some major road distances

Delhi                530 km
Shimla             240 km
Dharamshala    214 km
Chandigarh       250 km
Chamba            298 km
Dalhousie          302 Km
Manali                 42 km

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Manikaran

Manikaran is located 45 km from kullu. Manikaran is at an altitude of 1760 meters. Manikaran lies in Parvati Valley and located between Beas and Parvati river area. Manikaran is a pilgrimage hub for Hindus and Sikhs. Manikaran has many temples and Gurudwaras. Read more about Manikaran

Kasol – Mini Israel of India

Kasol is beautiful place in Kullu. Kasol is also called mini Israel. It is situated on the bank of Parbati river in the Parbati valley. The height of Kasol is 1640 meters. Kasol is at distance of 5 kilometre from Manikaran. Read more about Kasol

Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple

Basheshwar Mahadev Temple is situated in Bajura 15 km away from the Kullu on the bank of the Beas river. asheshwar Mahadev Temple one the most beautiful temple in Kullu.Basheshwar Mahadev Temple is famous for its complex stone carvings. Read more about Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple.

Khir Ganga Trek

Kheerganga is situated in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh and 22 km from Manikaran. Popular for the hot springs. It is also popular for beautiful views of the Himalayan mountains. This is the place where Kartik Ji the elder son of Lord Shiva remained in samadhi for thousands of years. Read more about Khir Ganga Trek.

Bijli Mahadev Temple

Bijli Mahadev temple is a ‘Kash’ style temple that has a “Shiva-Lingam”. This temple is situated in a meadow with lush green forests in the surroundings, 14 KM from Kullu. This place got its name “Bijli Mahadev” after the great miracle that occurs occasionally. Read more about Bijli Mahadev temple

RaghuNath Temple

RaghuNath Temple situated 1.5 km distance from Kullu and 40 km from Manali. The chief god of Kullu is Raghunath ji. Dussehra festival is held in the name of Raghunath. Raghunath Temple was constructed in 1660 AD. Raghunath Temple is combination of Pyramidal and Pahari style. Read more about RaghuNath Temple.

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Location

RaghuNath Ji Temple situated 1.5 km distance from Kullu and 40 km from Manali. The chief god of Kullu is Raghunath ji. Dussehra festival is held in the name of Raghunath.

About RaghuNath Ji Temple

Raghunath ji Temple was constructed in 1660 AD. Raghunath Temple is combination of Pyramidal and Pahari style. This temple is dedicated to Lord Rama. The idol is same which was used by Lord Rama himself at the time of Ashwamegh Yagya and was brought from Tretnath temple of Ayodhya. Everday aarti is held for five times in a day.

Legends

It is said that Raja Jagat Singh used charanamrit of idol for 42 days and was free from the evil effect of the curse of a Brahmin Durga Dutt. It is said that famous idol of Lord Rama Sitting in his chariot was obtained and installed by Raja Jagat Singh, the king of Kullu in the 17th century. This idol is a prime attraction of Raghunathji Temple. Dusshehra is the most important time of the year and it is celebrated sometime in October or November. An idol of Demon Ravana is burnt. The celebrations connected with the homecoming of Lord Rama. Tourists and pilgrims visiting Raghunathji Temple during Dusshehra. The millions of lights and candles along with a festive ambience . treats and joyous zeal.

According to famous folklores in Kullu the king Raja Jagat Singh was responsible for the death of a simple Brahmin. The Brahmin family residing in the village of Tipri. It is said that the king had ordered his soldiers to go to Brahmin family and fetch their pearles. The Brahmin set fire to his own hut and this led to his death and that of other members of his family. The king ought the help and advice of a saint-Shri Kishan Dass ji. Who lived at Naggar. As per his advice, Jagat Singh set off on the path of repentance, embraced Vaishnavism and fetched the idol of Lord Rama from the holy city of Ayodhya. The idol of Lord Rama installed at Raghunath Temple.

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Location

Jagatsukh Temple is situated 6 km from Manali. Built approximately around the early 8th century,former capital of Kullu.

About

The shape of this temple in the shikhara style. It is famous highlight of the village. A small shrine of Gauri Shankar and the chalet-roofed temple dedicated to Goddess Sandhya Devi. There are many old temples that spot the village. Jagatsuk Shiva Temple is an ancient temple built during the 8th century. Jagatsukh is also known as the base for trekking lovers.

How to access

By Air: The nearest airport is Bhunter 50 km from Manali.

By Train: The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Joginder Nagar, 165 km away. The closest broad gauge rail heads are Chandigarh (310 km) and Ambala (355 km).

By Road: Regular buses ply from Manali bus station to Jagatsukh Temple. The buses takes around 15 to 20 minutes. Private taxis can also be avaliable from Manali to Jagatsokh.

Climate

In winter the temperature can drop to below freezing point. Summer temperature are mild and light woolens clothes are recommended. In winter heavy woolens are required.

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