Himachal Pradesh ·
Kullu
Kullu is a small hill station in Himachal Pradesh, India, some 40 km from Manali.
Kullu at a Glance
Why Kullu?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Kullu Valley
- Lug Valley
- Shri Raghunath Mandir
Kullu at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Kullu Valley: Kullu Valley is a broad open valley in Himachal Pradesh, India, formed by the Beas River between Manali and Larji. This valley is famous for its temples, beauty and its majestic hills covered with pine and deodar forests and sprawling apple orchards.
- Lug Valley: Lug Valley is a valley in the Kullu District of the Himalayan region in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. For the last 150 years, the people of the valley have been forest contractors in extracting timber from the forest.
- Shri Raghunath Mandir: Shri Raghunath Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Kullu town in Kullu district of Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama.
Sightseeing Places
- Kullu Valley: Kullu Valley is a broad open valley in Himachal Pradesh, India, formed by the Beas River between Manali and Larji. This valley is famous for its temples, beauty and its majestic hills covered with pine and deodar forests and sprawling apple orchards.
- Lug Valley: Lug Valley is a valley in the Kullu District of the Himalayan region in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. For the last 150 years, the people of the valley have been forest contractors in extracting timber from the forest.
- Shri Raghunath Mandir: Shri Raghunath Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Kullu town in Kullu district of Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama.
Places That Define Kullu
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Kullu Valley
Kullu Valley is a broad open valley in Himachal Pradesh, India, formed by the Beas River between Manali and Larji. This valley is famous for its temples, beauty and its majestic hills covered with pine and deodar forests and sprawling apple orchards.
Lug Valley
Lug Valley is a valley in the Kullu District of the Himalayan region in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. For the last 150 years, the people of the valley have been forest contractors in extracting timber from the forest.
Shri Raghunath Mandir
Shri Raghunath Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Kullu town in Kullu district of Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama.
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- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 9 km from Kullu.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Joginder Nagar railway station, about 31 km from central Kullu.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Kullu (Apr, May, Jun) averages 13–27°C with about 101 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Kullu (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 20–29°C with about 179 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Kullu (Oct, Nov) averages 7–24°C with about 53 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Kullu (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 2–18°C with about 73 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 24°C and lows of 7°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
History
- Summary: Kullu is a small hill station in Himachal Pradesh, India, some 40 km from Manali.
- Overview: Kullu is a small hill station in Himachal Pradesh, India, some 40 km from Manali.
- Ancient History: Historical references about the Kullu valley date back to ancient Hindu literary works of the 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, Shunga 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 Mughal Empire, Maratha Empire, Sikh Empire. The Buddhist pilgrim m
Planning Guide
- Overview: Kullu is a small hill station in Himachal Pradesh, India, some 40 km from Manali.
- Accommodation: Hotel Kasol Hotel Shandela 01902252426,9418388208 Hotel Vaishali Listed options include Himalayan Hamlet Valley view Hotel & resort, Hotel Sangam and Hotel Shobla Royale.
- Best Way To Explore: There is an intra-town bus-system, which will take you to all the important places at very nominal prices. Local taxis can be hired easily.
The Sacred Heart of Kullu
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Significance
Historical references about the Kullu valley date back to ancient Hindu literary works of the Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Puranas.
Natural Significance
Historical references about the Kullu valley date back to ancient Hindu literary works of the Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Puranas.
Ecological Importance
Kullu is famous for its Dussehra festival. The major sources of income of here are tourism and agriculture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kullu is most comfortable in January, February, May, June and September, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is June (average high 29°C) and the wettest months are March, April, July and August.
The nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 9 km away. The nearest railway station is Joginder Nagar railway station, about 31 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Kullu Valley, Lug Valley and Shri Raghunath Mandir.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 16°C to 29°C over the year, with about 1405 mm of rain in total.
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