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 Kullu
also known as
'Valley of Gods'
has numerous temples.
Kullu valley offers a
scenic charm of peaceful
wooded glades and rivers
through the rocks. The
Dashehra of Kullu is world
famous. The ancient Hindus
regarded Kullu as the
farthest limit of human
habitation 'Kulantapitha'
and its original name
finds mention in the epics,
The Ramayana and Mahabharta
as well as the Vishnu
Purana. Kullu. Running
North to South, the main
river valley is only 80
km. long and 2 km. at
its broadest, yet a wide
area is open to the visitors
to enjoy the spectacle
of variegated mountain
scenery.
Kullu lies on the bank
of River Beas. A major
tributary Sar-vari, (derived
from "Shiv -Baardi")
leads to the less explored
and steeper Lug-valley
on the west.
Tourist
attractions in Kullu
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in Kullu:
Bijli
Mahadev Temple : (
2,460 metres ) 11 km.
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.
Bajeshwar
Mahadev Temple :
( bajaura ) 15 km.This
pyramidical temple belonging
to the 8th century A.D.
is embellished with wonderful
carvings in stone and
sculpture in the Shikhara
style.
Jagan
Nath Temple :
3 km., a stiff climb leads
one to the shrine from
where one gets a panoramic
view of Kullu town.
Malana
: ( 2,652 metres
) 28 km. up to Naggar
by bus and then 20 km.
on foot. The tiny village
of Malana lies a little
ahead of the 'Chanderkhani
Pass' famous for the temple
of 'Jamlu'. It is also
famous for trekking.
Manikaran
: ( 1,700 metres
) 45 km. According to
legend, Manikaran is also
associated with Lord Shiva
and his divine consort,
Parbati, who lost and
recovered her ear rings
here. This place is famous
for hot water springs.
Vegetables etc. can be
boiled in it.
Kasol
: ( 1,640 metres
) 42 km. 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.
Katrain
: ( 1,463 metres
) 20 km. This place is
situated on the way to
Manali
Naggar : ( 1,760 metres
) 25 km. Naggar was the
capital of the Kullu Rajas
for about 1,400 years.
Mahadev
temple is situated
about 200 m from the village
in a plain between the
main road and the Beas
river.
Kaishdhar
: ( 2,300 metres
) 16 km. A delightful
spot for a quiet holiday
where one can commune
with nature.
Raghunath
Ji Temple : 1
km. Raghunathji is the
principal deity of the
Kullu valley.
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