The Kullu Valley with its pastoral ambience, fruit orchards, temples and mountain scenery, is one of the beautiful valleys in the Himalayas. Manali, 40Km. beyond Kullu, is reached by a dramatic ascent at the end of which one can view the central Himalayan ranges. It is a green hill resort surrounded by mountain ranges and gushing streams. During the Dussehra festival the whole valley comes alive with music and dances, fairs and festivals.

WHAT TO SEE:

TEMPLES:
The principal temple in Kullu, Raghunathji temple, was built in the 17th century. The Devi Jayannathi temple is situated on a steep hill & is a quiet walk away.

HADIMBA DEVI TEMPLE:
A Km walk- walk from Manali through pine woods is the Hadimba Devi temple, dedicated to a demo ness who married bhim, one of the five Pandav’s who wan the Mahabharata.

MANIKARAN:
A 45 Km. trek from Kullu closer to Manali is the hot springs supposedly the hottest in the world-town of Manikaran.The springs are supposed to provide relief from aches and pains.

VASHISHTA HOTSPRINGS:
This is closer to town, just 3 Km.from the Manali Bus stand. Like Manikaran, the water is said to be curative here also. Near the spring temple is dedicated to sage Vashisht, after whom the springs are named.

NAGGAR:
27km.from Manali & 72 km.from Kullu. It is the capital of the Kullu Rajas till 1660 AD.

SOLANG VALLEY:
Reached by road, the valley has a ski slope enroute to Kothi at Solang Nala. A winter carnival is held every year. Treks to glaciers can be rewarding.

ROHTANG PASS:
The highest point of the road, it is the first of the famous passes of the higher himalyas.This is the start of the snow only in the height of summer. Close by is the dassau Lake. Beas Kund, the source of river Beas is at Rohtang Pass.

STANDARD SIGHTSEEING TOURS:

KULLU:
One of the loveliest spot in the Himalaya the Kullu Valley is known as the “Valley of Gods”. Evidence of this is the numerous temples. It offers a variety of scenic charms, from wooded glades to barren rocks with snow above the tree line, Kullu is famous for its apple orchards, wooden temples, folk music and dances and their handsome hill folk.

MANALI:
This place is situated I the midst of pinewoods with high mountains towering above and the river Beas flowing below.Manali at the head of the Kullu valley(38kms from Kullu) is also the centre for hikes and treks. The hot springs in Parvati valley are the hottest in the world and posses curative qualities. Take a walk through the terraced paddy fields which take you above the tree line into a world of snow.