Read About Kullu

There are several reference of Kullu in the Ramayana & Mahabharata, Vishnu Purana & other Sanskrit literature. But it is believed that Manu after the great deluge, first stepped into the earth from the celestial boat at a place on this land. The particular spot where he established his abode was the present Manali (village), which is regarded as the changed name of 'MANU-ALAYA', that is the home of Manu. It was from here that the human race came into being after the deluge.

Kullu was probably the most ancient state next to Kashmir and Kangra. Like other hill states, Kullu had its ups and downs till it was ceded to the British in 1846 according to Lahore agreement, along with other trans-Sutluj states.

Kullu was made a sub-division of Kangra District. Lahaul-spiti was attached to Kullu for administration. In 1960 Lahaul-Spiti was a separate district. Kullu was also declared a district in 1963 and was a part of Punjab up to October 1966. On 1st November 1966, on reorganization of states, Kullu became a District of Himachal Pradesh.

Altitude

1219 mt.

Latitude

31° 20' 25" to 32° 25' 0" North Latitude

Longitude

76° 56' 30" to 77° 52' 20" East Longitude

Surrounding Areas & Districts

The district is bounded on the north and east by Lahaul & Spiti district. On the south-east by Kinnaur district. On the south by Shimla district. On the south-west and west by Mandi district. And, on the north-west by Kangra district.

Climate

Generally, the climate is cold and dry and the year can be divided into three seasons:

* Summer: March to June

* Rainy: July to September

* Winter: October to February

Access

By Road

From Delhi to Kullu (via)

Chandigarh - Ropar - Kiratpur - Bilaspur - Mandi - Kullu => 570 Km

Karnal - Shahabad - Pinjore - Swarghat - Bilaspur - Mandi - Kullu => 560 Km

From Shimla to Kullu (via)   Darlaghat - Bhararighat - Brahmpukhar - Ghaghas - Sundernagar - Mandi – Kullu => 260 Km

Tattapani - Aisindhi - Charkufri - Chindi - Chail Chowk - Baggi - Nerchowk - Mandi – Kullu =>289 Km

Theog - Kingel - Luhri - Bainakhad - Ani - Khanag - Jalori Pass (3223 M) Shoja - Banjar - Larji - Aut - Kullu =>267 Km

Brahmpukhar - Ghaghas - Sundernagar - Mandi =>375  Km

By Train

The nearest railway station is Joginder Nagar which is 120 Km far on Mandi-Pathankot way is a narrow gauge track. Kiratpur is another railway station 200 Km far on Kullu-Chandigarh highway. Another nearby railway station is Una which is approx. 260 km. from Kullu.

By Air

The nearest airport is Kullu-Manali Airport which is 10 km apart from Kullu located just near to the bus stand of Bhunter. Flights are available to and from Delhi, Chandigarh and Jubbar-hatti (Shimla). From Delhi, it takes one & half an hour to reach Kullu-Manali Airport.

The other airport is at Gaggal called Kangra airpot which is around 200 km. from Kullu on the way from Kullu to Pathankot.

Places of Interest

• Manali
• Naggar
• Rohtang Pass
• JagatsukhVashishtha
• Arjun Gufa
• Nehru Kund
• Manikaran
• Solang Valley
• Malana