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Kullu : Himachal Pradesh

Kullu : Himachal Pradesh STD Code: 01902 The town of Kullu was earlier known as Kulanthpitha (end of the habitable world) as ahead of it were the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalayas. Kullu, in medieval times, was the seat of a hill kingdom whose boundaries stretched into Lahaul, Spiti and as far east as the Sutlej. Motoring access to the valley was possible only after independence. Today it is one of the most accessible Central Himalayan valleys and is famous for its apple orchards, beautiful women, wooden temples, folk music and dance. Access to Kullu Valley and its various tourist centres is

Kullu : By Road

By Road : Kullu Kullu Valley is covered by an extensive network of buses with the northern region. A/c and non-a/c deluxe coaches are run by Himachal Road Transport Corporation, HPT-DC, other state transport corporations and private bus companies to Kullu and Manali. National Highway 21 runs through the valley connecting it to Chandigarh and other places. The road route from Delhi is through Chandigarh on NH 21. HRTC Bus Stand, Sarvari

Kullu Valley : Himachal Pradesh

Kullu Valley :Himachal Pradesh The Kullu Valley Circuit lies along the valley of the Beas river, also known as the Valley of Gods due to the profusion of Hindu religious traditions and myths in nearly every stream and rock. The valley is enclosed in the north by the Pir Panjal range which can be reached through Rohtang Pass, on the west by Bara Banghal and the east by the Parvati ranges. The Beas is fed by tributaries from valleys on either side. The valleys are gateways to some of the best trekking routes. The two main centres of the circuit are

Jammu and kashmir : Temples & Shrines

Temples & Shrines Amongst the temples in Jammu, the Raghu-nath Mandir takes pride of place being situated right in the heart of the city.

Shopping : Kullu

Shopping : Kullu Shawls, tweeds, rugs, footwear, basi almond/olive oil and caps.