Kullu Manali

Kullu - the valley of Gods
Kullu valley has been described as the ‘the valley of gods’ and features among the most enthralling travel spots in the western Himalayas. Kullu Valley is finely positioned on the banks of Beas at an altitude in the range of around 4000 feet. The valley tempts travellers from all across the globe for its apple orchards, good-looking women, old wooden temples and folk music and dances. The travellers here get to have fun by trekking, climbing and angling.

Manali - The Queen of Hill Resorts
Manali is just one hour drive from Kullu and known for its snow capped peaks. The city charms travellers with the sights that entail the meandering of the river Beas with its clear water, deodar and pine trees and fruit orchards. Travellers get to spend their serene holiday in Manali amidst lush green meadows and forests, garrulous rivulet and waterfalls. For hiking, climbing, sunbathing, fishing, tourist bungalows, cottages etc, Manali is the best choice.

How to reach Kullu-Manali

Reaching Kullu-Manali is a simple task and can be done through the liking of ones own mode.

By Flight: Kullu and Manali might well be reached from a common base which is Bhuntar airport, 9 km for Kullu and 49 km form Manali.

By Track ways: The most suitable rail station for the Kullu valley is Chandigarh which is at around 4-5 hours and 250 kms away.

By Roadways: Kullu maintains a fine connectivity by road to Delhi (500 kms), Chandigarh (250 kms) and Shimla (260 kms).

Attractions in Kullu-Manali

Being a major tourist site, Kullu-Manali gets to see the influx of a vast number of domestic as well as international travellers.

At Manali

Kothi
Kothi is situated merely at a distance of 12 km. from Manali which is a calm but scenic spot and a nice place to relax.

Solang Valley
Solang Valley delights tourists with the views of the glaciers and snow-capped mountain peaks and gets engaged with trekking parties holding camps.

Rahla Falls
Rahla Falls observes the fall of the river Beas from a height of about 50 metres and makes a perfect and delightful spot for picnickers.

At Kullu

Vaishno Devi
Vaishno Devi is to be had just at a distance of 4 km from Kullu which comprises an image of goddess Vaishno in a small cave.

Raghunathji Temple
Raghunathji Temple is a 17th temple with an idol of Lord Raghunathji and brings forth the history of the place in a fine way.

Jagannathi Temple
Jagannathi Temple is just 3 km. from Kullu and offers a clear view of the Kullu town.

The Great Himalayan National Park
The Great Himalayan National Park comprises an area of 620 sq. km. and enthrals tourists with its wide-ranging species of deer, ghoral, thar, bharal, sewor, brown bear, leopard and snow leopard.

Shopping

Manali presents its travellers loads of places to shop for handicrafts and local curios. The lively Tibetan Bazaar is known to offer Kullu shawls, caps, and other woollen clothes. The same place also delights those who wish to have Tibetan souvenirs like thangkas, silver and turquoise jewellery, and music cassettes. Rugs, carpets and handicrafts are liked by travellers here.

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