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                  KULLU TRAVEL GUIDE


Kullu is the capital town of the Kullu District, in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.
It is located on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley about ten kilometres
north of the airport at Bhuntar. In the nearby Lug Valley are located the main forest
contractors who have been extracting timber from the forests for the last 150 years
and continue to do so today

Kullu Valley, also known as the "Valley of Gods", is well known for the seven day
festival of Dussehra, a celebration of the mythical Lord Rama's victory over the evil
king Ravana. The festival takes place in the months of October or November
depending upon the Hindu calendar.


GENERAL INFORMATION


Time zone          IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s)           Kullu
Population         18,306 (2001)


PLACE TO VISIT

BIJLI MAHADEV SHRINE - Ten kilometers  from Kulu across the Beas
river, Bijli Mahadev temple is one of the striking temples in the temples strewn
district.

Bijli Mahadev Mandir -  about 10 kms from the town across the Beas river.
This shrine, dedicated to Shiva.

Naggar -  is a settlement in Kullu district of India, and it falls as a stopover.
It was the capital of Kullu Rajas in 1460 AD.

Malana - is an ancient village to the north-east of Kullu Valley. This solitary village
in the Malana Nala a side valley of the Parvati Valley is isolated from the rest of the
world. The majestic peaks of Chandrakhani and Deotibba shadow the village. It is
situated on a remote plateau by the side of torrential Malana river at a height of 3029
m above the sea level. Unaffected by the modern civilisation, Malana has its own
lifestyle and social structure. People are strict in following their customs. For an
outsider, these customs are mysterious and amazing at the same time.