Kullu Manali Tour
Located on the banks of the River Beas, the district of Kullu is a popular destination among global tourists. The stunning valley of Kullu bordered by the Himalayan and Pir Panjal range is a delight to the eyes. The distance from Kullu town to Manali is roughly 40 km and you are sure to enjoy your holiday here. Situated around 1,220 meters above sea level, Kullu is popularly known as the "Silver Valley". During summers you get to see the beautiful backdrop of the great Himalayas and in winters you are greeted by the snow capped peaks. Trekking, sightseeing and shopping are activities that will make your tour to Kullu Manali interesting. There are plenty of campgrounds and well laid out trekking routes until Leh. During a tour to Kullu Manali a visit to its scenic spots, historical sites and popular temples is a must.
How to reach Kullu Manali
The Rohtang Pass is open from mid June to October. When there is excessive snowfall from November onwards, this route remains closed. Bhuntar is the nearest airport situated around 50 km from Manali and 10 km from Kullu. There is no direct train to Kullu Manali, so you will have to reach Kalka, Shimla or Pathankot railway stations and make your way from there. If you were traveling by road from Delhi, the distance is 522 km.
By Air :- The nearest airport is at Bhuntar, 10km from Kullu. Indian Airlines, Trans Bharat Aviation and Jagson flights operate flights between Kullu Delhi & Shimla.
By Rail :- Nearest convenient railheads are Kalka, Chandigarh and Pathankot from where Kullu can be reached by road.
By Road :- Kulu is well connected by road with Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh, Shimla, Dehradun, Pathankot, Dharamsala & Dalhousie and other cities in Himachal and outside. Regular direct buses ply between these stations. Deluxe, semi-deluxe and air conditioned buses during are available during tourist season.
Local Transport :- Local buses operate between Kullu Manali and Manikaran regularly. Taxis are also available. On a tour to Kullu-Manali you can avail local transport for sightseeing purposes.
Kullu Manali attractions
You can get indianholiday.com packages for a tour to Kullu Manali that include its top attractions:
Raghunathji Temple - A temple dedicated to Lord Ram attracts tourists from across the world. The idol of Lord Ram brought from Ayodhya by Maharaja Jagat Singh is the prime attraction.
Bijli Mahadev Temple - The main attraction here is the 20 meter rod that acts as a destroyer of lightening that frequently strikes Bijli Mahadev Temple. The temple sanctorum houses a shivaling. From the top of this temple, you get great views of the surrounding region.
Manikaran - You need to cover a distance of around 40 km from Kullu town to reach this sacred site. According to legend, the hot water springs at Manikaran have healing properties, making it a popular pilgrimage center.
Shopping in Kullu Manali
Shopping in the local markets is an integral part of a tour to Kullu Manali. This region is famous for shawls and handicrafts. Elegant designs on hand woven shawls are show stoppers! Caps worn by local men and women are also popular among tourists. You can purchase woolen garments with traditional work as well. Garments made of yak and sheep wool are generally costlier than the rest.
