Kullu At A Glance
Just 40 Kms Away From Kullu To The North, Manali Is Situated Near The End Of The Valley On The National Highway Leading To Leh. The Landscape Here Is Breath Taking. One Sees Well-defined Snow Capped Peaks, The Beas River With Its Clear Water Meanders Through The Town. On The Other Side Are Deodar And Pine Trees, Tiny Fields And Fruit Orchards. It Is An Excellent Place For A Holiday, A Favorite Resort For Trekkers To Lahaul, Spiti, Bara Bhangal (kangra), And Zanskar Ranges. From Temples To Antiquity, To Picturesque Sight-seeing Spots And Adventure Activities, Manali Is A Popular Resort For All Seasons And For All Travellers.
| Area | 137.2 sq. km |
| Population | 18,536 |
| Winter Temperature | 10°C to 24°C |
| Summer Temperature | 15°C to 35°C |
| Best Time to Visit | Throughout the year |
Bijli Mahadev Temple
This Is One Of The Most Striking Temple In Kullu, Where 20 Metre Tall Image Is Supposed To Attract Special Blessings From The Skies In The Shape Of Lightning. From The Temple A Panoramic View Of Kulu And Paravati Valleys Can Be Seen. A 60 Feet High Staff Of Bijli Mahadev Temple Glistens Like A Silver Needle In The Sun. In This Temple Of Lightening It Is Said, The Tall Staff Attracts The Divine Blessings In The Form Of Lightening. The Rest Of The Story Can Be Heard From The Priest, Which Is Un-believable But True.
Manikaran
According To Legend, Manikaran Is Also Associated With Lord Shiva And His Divine Consort, Parbati, Who Lost And Recovered Her Ear Rings Here. Legend Has It That Once When Shiva And Parbati Were Relaxing By The River. Parbati’s Ear Rings Fell Nto The Water. The Lord Of Another World ( Patal Nagari ) Named Shesh Nag Took Possession Of Them And Despite Parvati’s Pleas, He Refused To Hand Them Back. However When All The Gods Prevailed Upon Him, He Snorted Them Out Of His Nostrils, Causing A Boiling Fountain Of Water To Erupt. The Jewels Thus Returned. There Are Temples Of Ramchandra And Shiva Besides The Gurudwara. This Place Is Famous For Hot Water Springs. Thousands Of People Take A Dip In Its Hot Water. The Main Water Is So Hot That Dal ( Pulses ), Rice, Vegetables Etc. Can Be Boiled In It.
Katrain
This Place Is Situated On The Way To Manali And Has Acquired Prominence Due To Apple Orchards, A Fruit Research Station And Trout Hatchery. It Is Also Famous For Bee Keeping And Govt. Trout Farm At Patilkulh. Sufficient Accommodation Is Availablein Hotels Of Hptdc.
Naggar
Naggar Was The Capital Of The Kullu Rajas For About 1,400 Years. It Is Also Known For Its Castle And The Nicholas Roerich’s Museum. On The Left Bank Of The River Beas And About Three Hundred Metres Above The River, Naggar Is Delightfully Situated On The Wooded Slope And Commands An Extensive View, Especially Of The North-west Of The Valley. There Are A Large Number Of Famous Temples In And Around Naggar And An Excellent Place For A Longer Stay.
Bajaura
Bajaura Is On The Main Road Where Bahseshwar Mahadev Temple Is Situated About 200 M From The Village In A Plain Between The Main Road And The Beas River. It Is Believed To Have Been Built In The Mid 8th Century.
Kasol
Kasol Is Charmingly Located In An Open Space Which Slopes Down To A Broad Expanse Of Clear White Sand At The Edge Of The River. It Is Situated On The Bank Of Parbati River In The Parbati Valley.
Kaishdhar
A Delightful Spot For A Quiet Holiday Where One Can Commune With Nature.