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 Kullu and Manali.
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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
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
Raison : Kullu
By the bank of the Beas and on the Kullu-Manali Highway. Himachal Tourism runs a camping site here. Ideal for adventure.
Accommodation: Adventure Resort w 14 huts (DBR), (season).
Palampur: Himachal Pradesh
Std code: 01894
Palampur is the tea capital of northwest india. It is set on the rising slopes of the kangra valley before they merge with the dhauladhar ranges. But tea is just one aspect which makes palampur a special resort. Abundance of water and proximity to the mountains have endowed it with a mild climate. (the name comes from the local word 'pulum,' meaning lots of water). This sets it apart from other tourist centres as one can enjoy its delights at any time of the year. Situated in and about the middle of the kangra valley, it
Naggar (23 km) : Kullu
For 400 years this was the capital of Kullu. Himachal Tourism runs the 16th century castle as a hotel. There is a gallery housing paintings o! Russian artist Nicholas Roerich. -There are three shrines here.
Accommodation: Hotel Castle,) heritage hotel,. 35 km from airport, 26 km from bus stand. 13 rooms, 5-bed dormitory, EP Double J bedded, Dormitory per person TV, Restaurant, Drive-in.
Hotel Ragini
9 rooms, ,
