Tourist Place in Kullu
| Location: | Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Temperature:
| Summer: 30.8°C,18.8°C: Winter:16.4°C, 5.2°C |
STD Code:
| 1902 |
| Best Times: | Mid-March to Mid-November. |
Attractions:
| Sujanpur Fort, Sultanpur Palace,Manikaran |
Language:
| Hindi, Himachali, English |
Sujanpur fort is an important place to visit at kullu, it stands tall on the banks of River Beas. This fort, being perched on top of a hill, is popularly known as 'Tira' and was built by Raja Abhaya Chand in the year 1758.
Sultanpur Palace is one of the major attractions of the Kullu valley. It houses some beautiful miniature paintings done in Kullu style, with simple themes such as rural backgrounds, without human figures in them.
Manikaran is situated at an altitude of 1,737 m above sea level; Manikaran is famous for its hot sulphur springs, which are situated near the River Penal. The water lof these springs is believed to have medicinal properties. Manikaran is a popular pilgrimage place of both Hindus and Sikhs.
Deo Tibba is situated at an altitude of 2,953 m above sea level. The place has been found to have a mention in the great epic of Mahabharata, in which it has been identified as Indralika. It is said that Arjuna performed penance here, on the advice of Maharishi Vyas, to obtain the Pashupati Astra from Indra.
Housing the idol of Lord Raghunathji in His chariot, this temple is highly revered by the people of India. It was built in the 17th century by Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu, to atone for his sin of bringing the idol from Ayodhya. Raghunathji is the presiding deity of Kullu.
Bijili mahadev temple is situated at Sultanpur, the temple holds great religious significance. This temple is famous because of a 20 m high rod, which serves as a flagstaff. It is like a ritual to use the flagstaff for drawingh lightning that completely damages the temple, along with the 'Shiva Linga' enshrined there.
Katrain is the widest point in the entire Kullu Valley. It has Baragarh Peak on its one side, which is situated at an altitude of 3325 m above sea level. Katrain is also famous for its orchards, bee-keeping and trout fishing.
Largi is situated at 30 km away from kullu. Largi is a tiny hamlet known for its scenic views and an excellent site for trout fishing. You will need a permit is to visit this enchanting hamlet. It is situated at the meeting point of two Himalayan torrents, known as Sainj and Tirthan.
Kasol is Situated on the banks of River Parvati, Kasol is an open glade with clean white sand, grass meadows and rocky terrain. It is an idyllic holiday destination and a hotspot for trout fishing.
Shoja is a beautiful place, perched at an altitude of 2692 m above sea level. It offers beautiful views of Kullu, its snow-capped peaks, valleys, rivers and streams, thick-wooded forests and grass meadows.