Kullu,Himachal pradesh,India

Among the loftiness of the grand Himalayas and the gushing ambience of the river Beas, Kullu is in the state of Himachal Pradesh and is also called the ‘Valley of Gods’. Previously known as Kulanthpitha, which means 'the end point of the inhabitable world', this wonderful valley has its name in epics such as Ramayana, Mahabharata and Vishnu Purana. 

Being surrounded by majestic hills of Pine and Deodar forest, the region is renowned for holidays and adventure activities.

The valley spreads out its charm on either side of the upper reaches of the river Beas. Running north to south, the main river. The valley is only 80 km long and 2 km at its broadest, yet a fairly wide area is open to the visitors to enjoy the spectacle of variegated mountain scenery.

Being situated in the lower ranges of the Himalayas, the hill station offers a wonderful opportunity to get involved in adventure sports. Adventure sports like trekking and white water rafting in Kullu generates a lot of interest in enthusiasts.

The hill station lies in the northern most side of the Kullu valley. Known for its natural beauty, the place serves as a perfect getaway for the urban tourists. Besides the natural surroundings, Kullu is widely travelled for its temples, which are amongst the most devoted and scared ones.

Kullu is a pleasant tourist destination where one can feel the revitalizing tenderness of Mother Nature. 

How to Reach

By Air
Kullu has an airport of its own, known as Bhunter airport, which is siatuted at a distance of approximately 10 kilometers distance from the main town. Indian Airlines and Jagson Airlines operate flights to places like Delhi and Shimla, round the year. It takes hardly 90 minutes to reach Kullu from Delhi, by air. From the airport, one can easily get taxis fo reaching the main town.
By Rail
Joginder Nagar is the closest railhead from Kullu, situated at the distance of 125 km. Other than this, Pathankot at 285 km, Simla at 270 km, Chandigarh at 267 km, and Kalka are other major railheads near the place that offer excellent traveling facilities. There are regular buses from these places, making it very easy travelers to reach Kullu.
By Road
Kullu is well connected with major cities of the state, along with the nearby ones, like Delhi and Chandigarh. The distance from Delhi is 522 km approximately, with Ambala, Chandigarh, Ropar, Kiratpur, Bilaspur and Mandi as the main stations on the way. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) provides excellent transportation facility for travelers, along with some private transporters.

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