Kulanthapitha – literally meaning 'the end of habitat world' – was a pretty hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Sitting comfortably in the last snow ranges of the Himalayas, it was ideally located on the banks of River Beas. With due course of time, people realized the importance of its scenic beauty. It was renamed as Kullu and emerged as one of the most fascinating tourist destinations of India.
Beautiful landscapes, inspiring valleys, moss-grown hayfields, gurgling streams and labyrinthine brooks together form a wonderful destination for your holidays at an altitude of 1230 meters, located at 240 km from Shimla. The entire valley is dotted with a number of holy temples, due to which it is titled as 'the Valley of Gods'.
Prime Attractions of Kullu
The best part with this hill station is that it has everything that fascinates the tourists' imagination. When it comes to pilgrimages, Raghunathji Temple is the most frequented one. Built during the 17th century by Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu, the temple is dedicated to Lord Rama and houses an image of Shri Raghunath in his chariot.
Some other attractive and revered temples are Bijli Mahadev Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva), Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple (8th century temples of Lord Shiva), Jagan Nath Temple etc.
For natural beauty lovers, Malana, Kasol and Naggar serve as wonderful picnic spots.
This small valley is quite popular for Dussehra celebrations, in which the entire region comes alive. People celebrate it wearing colourful clothes, feasting on amazing delicacies and enjoying life at its extreme.
If adventure is your cup of tea, Kullu has no dearth of possibilities and opportunities. From Snow Skiing in Kullu to long Yak Rides, Water Sports, Trekking, Para Gliding, Camping and Mountaineering, the valley offers a long list of challenging adventure sports.
Lastly, for shopaholics, the valley markets offers Kullu Shawls, traditional handicrafts and fresh fruits etc.