Kullu is as much a haven for the adventure- seeking holidayer as it is a tranquil destination for religious visitors. The labyrinth of valleys and studded with lakes, meadows, streams and hoary mountain passes have earned it the name of the Silver Valley. The best time for visiting Kullu is from March to November.
WONDERS OF NATURE
Rohtang pass
This high mountain pass, more than 4000 mts. above sea level, connects Kullu valley with the valleys of Lahaul and Spiti. The historic significance of this pass is that it served as the ‘link-route’ for the peoples of Hindu and Buddhist religions to each other. The Sonapani glacier can be viewed clearly from Rohtang. Snow Point in Rohtang Pass is where tourists can also enjoy skiing and ice skating etc.
Vashist Springs
These are hot water springs on the banks of the Beas river. The hot waters gushing out of the spring are believed to abound in medicinal properties. The warm water, soothes the symptoms of many an ailing tourist.
Beas Kund
The Beas Kund is located at the source of the Beas River. The Kund (small lake) has a stony igloo-like fortification around it. The sage Vyas is believed to have bathed at the Kund.
Arjun Gufa
The gufa is a cave in which Arjuna is believed to have performed austere penance and was given the Pashupat Astra as a boon by Indra. The cave is in a remote location in the mountains of a village called Pirni.
ManiKaran
ManiKaran is best known for its hot-water springs. Food can be cooked in these steaming waters. Hindus believe that goddess Parvati happened to drop her earring in Manikaran, with which the snake-god Sheshnag disappeared into the netherworld. Enraged with this Lord Shiva broke out into his cosmic dance, ‘Tandava’ and the terrified Sheshnag hissed and the hot springs burst forth, along with many precious stones.
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