Kullu is one the most magnificent and renowned hill stations of India. At a height of 1220 mts. it has been described as the ‘Valley of the Gods’ and the ‘Silver Valley’. It is the town where the two rivers, Beas and Saravari meet. The valley is renowned for its magnificent hills and mountains as well as for its laid roads. It is about 500 kms. from Delhi and 250 kms. from Chandigarh. Every year, Kullu becomes the summertime getaway for thousands of Indians on budget holidays. Some tourists prefer to visit it during April through June, while others wait for October so that they can watch the festivities associated with the Dussehra festival. July and September are the rainy months.

Kullu is reputed for its great year-round climate, temples, handicrafts and the Dusshera festival. The many unnamed mountainsides of the town are the sojourns where visitors lose themselves in soulful reflection. Although skiing and trekking are popular, there are many who simply like to travel up and down the slopes and indulge in sights of the town and the valley by day and night. The main sightseeing destinations at this celebrated budget holiday spot are Sultanpur palace, Raghunathji temple, Bijli Mahadev temple, Akhara Bazar and Kasol, Jagatsukh and Manikaran. Kullu caps and shawls have also made a name of themselves.

Tourists also like to go fishing in the Beas river and shopping for fruit. Apples are Himachal Pradesh’s specialty and many other dry fruits are also found in the town. There are many woods that are worth exploring with a local guide and for those interested in genuine outdoor adventure, they can check out locations like Rohtang Pass, Camping Site Raison, Katrain and Naggar. Trekking to the Chandrathal Lake is one of the most exciting expeditions for those who love to trod the mountains. The adventurous can also go for rafting and paragliding.

Jeep Safaris are also arranged to destinations like Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti. The Gypsy is the preferred vehicle for these tours and it has a charm of its own. The heights of the Himalayas are scaled on these seasoned set of wheels. Mountain climbing and biking are the other activities that are popular among tourists and the various equipment and paraphernalia required for the trip are offered by agencies located about town. Budget holidays in a place like Kullu are fun-filled, full of new discoveries and exciting as well as exhilarating.