between the majestic Himalayas and river Beas, Kullu is situated at an altitude of 1230 m. Kullu, along with Manali, are favorite hill stations with tourists especially honeymooners. Scenic views and snowclad mountains, towering Deodar jungles, rivers and apple orchards have attracted several feature filmmakers too. Kullu is a hot-spot for adventure sports. Trekking, river rafting, mountaineering, paragliding and hiking over the Himalayan glaciers are some of the activities that Kullu offers. Angling is another activity enjoyed a lot by locals as well as tourists. Mountaineering beginners can trek around the Beas Kund region, Hanuman Tibba and Deo Tibba. Language: Hindi ( Hello- Namaste) Currency: Indian rupee Weather: The weather in Kullu is pleasant throughout the year but the best time to visit the town is from March to October. Part of the Kullu valley, the town enjoys summer, monsoon and winter every year. Summer continues from March to June and the maximum temperature during this time is between 25° C and 37° C. It is a good time for tourist activities and sightseeing. July to mid-September is when Kullu experiences monsoon that brings occasional showers. Landslides are common during this time of the year. Mid-September to February is when Kullu enjoys winter. Temperature falls to subzero levels. This season is quite chilly and accompanied by snowfall. Places to Visit:

• Naggar
• Kasol
• Kullu
• Manikaran
• Malana
• Tosh
• Bashisht
• Bhuntar
• Marhi
• Banjar
• Jibhi
• Rampur Bushahr
• Khir Ganga
• Shoja
• Jagatsukh
• Gushaini
• Solang
• Sainj
• Sethan
• Kothi

How to Reach Air: The nearest airport is at Bhuntur, around 10 km from the town centre. Taxis are available from airport to the town. Train: Nearest railway station is Joginder Nagar, around 95 km from Kullu. It is connected to all Indian cities via Chandigarh which is 270 km away from Kullu. Taxis are available from the railway station. Road: State-owned bus services are available from Kullu to the nearest cities. Kullu is connected to Delhi (570 km), Chandigarh (267 km), Pathankot (285 km) and Shimla (270 km) by road. Deluxe buses are also available from nearby cities to Kullu.