Top 24 places to visit in Kullu

Kullu is a group of beautiful valleys in Himachal that are quiet and near the Beas River. It is the primary reason it's called the "Valley of Gods." Like its sister town, Manali, Kullu is known for its apple orchards, deodar trees, and snow-covered mountains. It makes it a popular visitor spot, especially for honeymooners. Kullu is in the middle of Pir Pranjal. The town also has views of hills full of snow. Start in the central city and get to Manikaran, Kasol, Malana, and Naggar. Summer and winter are the best times to visit this lovely town.

Basheshwar Mahadev Temple

Within 15 kilometres of Kullu, this beautiful temple can be found on the banks of the River Beas. It resembles a pyramid with a big "Yoni-Lingam" image of Lord Shiva and his wife, Goddess Parvati. The history of this beautiful temple goes back to the 9th century AD, and it is famous for the detailed carvings on the stone walls. The temple has statues of other Hindu gods and goddesses, such as Lord Vishnu, Ganesha, Durga, and Laxmi. Basheshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the best places to visit in Kullu.

Bijli Mahadev temple

Bijli Mahadev Temple is one of India's oldest and holiest temples. It is on a hilltop 2,460 m above sea level in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, across the Beas River. To get to Bijli Mahadev, walk along a 3 km road lined with pine trees. When the weather is friendly, religious people who like to take risks often choose to walk from Kullu. The Bijli Mahadev temple is worth visiting during the Kullu tour package.

Chehni Kothi

Chehni Kothi is in the town of Chehni in the Banjar valley in Kullu Manali. The twin tower churches in Chehni are also well known. Chehni Kothi is a building that is more than 1,500 years old. It was King Raja Rana Dhadhia's protected home. Chehni is 57 km away from Kullu by car, and you must walk uphill for 3 km. An earthquake in 1905 did some damage to the fort, which is 60 feet high right now. The Bhagwati temple is also famous as the Chehni tower. Chehni Kothi is one of the best places to visit in Kullu.

Dechen Choekhor Mahavihara Monastery

The Dechen Choekhor Mahavira Monastery was built in the 21st century in Sarabhai village. It is worth visiting during the Kullu tour package. It is considered the most remarkable Buddhist site in Himachal Pradesh because it is connected to the Drukpa Kagyu Lineage. The colourful temple is an excellent example of Indo-Tibetan art. It is known for its peaceful and positive energy and has a view of the beautiful Beas Valley.

Dhakpo Shedrupling monastery / Kais monastery

The Dhakpo Shedrupling Monastery is famous as the Kais Monastery among locals. In 2005, it was built in Kullu's Kais Village on the banks of the Beas River. It was opened by the Dalai Lama, who is very holy. To reach the temple, people need to climb 50 stairs. The top of the temple has beautiful views of mountains. The temple is famous for Buddha Dharma and has many Tibetan monks. It also has a university and a school where people learn about Buddhist theory. Dhakpo Shedrupling Monastery is one of the best places to visit in Kullu.

Friendship peak trek

Friendship Peak is 5,289 meters high in the Pir Panjal range in Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the most trekkable peaks in the Indian Himalayas. It is a trekker's dream. You can enjoy a broad view of the Pir Panjal range and the surrounding area from the top. The Dhauladhar and Great Himalayan ranges make a silver horizon that goes all the way to the horizon. The Friendship Peak trek is worth visiting during the Kullu tour package.

Great Himalayan National Park

One of the best places to see in Kullu is the Great Himalayan National Park. More than 375 species of plants and animals live in the Great Himalayan National Park in the Kullu area of Himachal Pradesh. There are 31 species of mammals and 181 species of birds. It became a national park in 1999, and the Great Himalayan National Park is one of them. Because of the Deodar and Oak trees, this beautiful part of the national park is even more appealing. Because the park is in the middle of nowhere, its towns have unique cultures.

Hanogi mata temple

The Hanogi Mata Temple is a small mandir atop a small hill. It is worth visiting during the Kullu tour package. It is one of the most famous sacred sites in Kullu. The Hanogi Mata Temple, like all the other holy places and shrines in the Kullu Manali area, has a beautiful background. The temple of the Hindu goddess Mata Hanogi is on top of a hill and looks out over fields. Below, a stream makes the perfect setting for a religious and holy building.

Inderkilla national park

Inderkilla National Park is in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, and it was created in 2010. The 104-square-kilometre national park has many plants and animals inside and outside the United States. The park is considered one of India's least visited national parks. It also has a narrow trail through the middle that you can walk to see animals and plants in their native environment. Aside from that, the area is excellent for a trek or hike because it is full of thick forests and hills. Inderkilla National Park is one of the best places to visit in Kullu.

Jagannathi Temple - Bhekhli

Jagannathi Temple is worth visiting during the Kullu tour package. Built 1500 years ago, it is for Lord Vishnu's sister, Goddess Bhuwaneshwari. The temple is in the Pahari style and has beautiful pictures of Goddess Durga on its walls. There is an old story about the temple: a farm boy caught one of the two girls dancing to the tune of his flute. She then told them she was a goddess and chose to stay in that town.

Jalori pass

Jalori Pass is one of the best places to visit in Kullu. It is between the Kullu and Shimla districts in the northern Himalayas hills. The pass closes when it snows from the second week of March until December. It is 5 kilometres away from Shoja and 10,800 feet above sea level.

Jamla Devta Temple, Malana

The Jamula Temple is in the town of Malana in the Parvati Valley. People in Alexander the Great's army are thought to have started Malana. The Jamula Temple is an old building honouring a wise man named Jamula Rishi. A wise man named Jamlu Rishi lived in Malana a long time ago. Sage Jamlu is thought to have made rules that the people who live in this village (they are from the Gaddi tribe) still follow. They believe that Jamlu Rishi is a powerful goddess called Jamlu Devta. Jamla Devta Temple is worth visiting during the Kullu tour package.

Kasol

One of the best places to visit near Kullu is Kasol. It is a lovely small town in Himachal Pradesh near the Parvati River. Kasol is becoming very popular as a tourist destination. It is best for nature, trekking, and backpackers. Many people in the area call it "Amsterdam of India." It is one of the best places to enjoy in India. It has many hills with snow and beautiful trees and rivers. The valley is right next to the holy town of Manikaran.

Katrain

Naggar Tehsil is in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, and Katrain is a village in that area. The Kullu Valley's highest point is also at Katrain. From Katrain, the view of the Beas River is beautiful. Baragarh Peak is 3,325 meters high and has a great view of the Katrain valley. You can use it as a base to visit places like Kasol, Larji, Arjuna Cave, and the Basheshwar Mahadev temple, which are nearby. The area's many fruit farms and apple orchards also draw tourists there. Katrain is worth visiting during the Kullu tour package.

Kheerganga Kullu

Kheer Ganga (3050 meters) is the last town you can reach on foot when hiking through the Pin-Parvati pass to get to Pin Valley. In Parvati Valley, it's at the very end. The expansive views of the sky and all the greenery around Kheerganga are a welcome break for tired legs and eyes. There is a holy spring, a small temple to Lord Shiva, and a tank for bathing there. The only time a trekker would ever want to soak in hot spring water is when snow is on everything. One of the best places to see in Kullu is Kheerganga.

Mahadevi Tirth Temple

The Mahadevi Tirth Temple is worth visiting during the Kullu tour package. It is only 2 km from Kullu Valley on the road between Kullu and Manali. It is considered the Vaishno Devi temple in Kullu. Even though the cave was recently discovered, many people come here because they believe it has been there for a long time and has been hidden by natural forces. The temple was built by Swami Sewak Das ji, a very devout Hindu.

Pandoh Dam Kullu

One of the best places to see in Kullu is Pandoh Dam. This dam in Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful example of how people can use nature to improve things. It was built in 1977 and is on the Beas River in the Mandi district. It makes hydroelectric power, which helps the region have reliable energy. It's close to the famous town of Manali, so tourists can quickly get there.

Prashar lake trek

About 50 km north of Mandi is Prashar Lake, which has a three-story temple shaped like a tower for the sage Prashar. The lake is 2,730 meters above sea level and has clear, deep blue water. It is in a very holy place. The place is in Kullu Valley and has snow-capped hills around the Dhauladhar ranges. It has a view of the fast-moving Beas River. There is a moving island in the lake, and it's unclear how deep it is. The Prashar Lake trek is worth visiting during the Kullu tour package.

Raghunath ji Temple

One of the best places to visit in Kullu is Raghunath Ji Temple. The Raghunath Temple is 2056 meters above sea level. People from all over the world come to see the temple of Lord Rama. While trying to make up for all his sins, Raja Jagat Singh built this beautiful temple in 1660. He brought a statue of Lord Rama from Ayodhya to this temple and put it there. Fall is the best time to visit this temple.

Serolsar Lake

The Serolsar Lake is worth visiting during the Kullu tour package. About 5 km from Jalori Pass is Serolsar Lake, which is another popular spot in the village. Even though many leaves have fallen into the lake, the water stays clear. Most people know the area of the temple to Goddess Budhi Nagin. People think that the Goddess holds the place safe and has one hundred kids. From Jalori Pass, the walk to the lake is just as beautiful, with lots of oak trees to shade you.

Shoja Kullu

This little town is in the middle of nature and has excellent views. Its untouched beauty could be just what you need to settle down and rest. The city is in the Banjar Valley and has so many wooden temples. The weather is pleasant all year because Shojha is only 5 km from Jalori Pass. Shoja is one of the best places to visit in Kullu.

Shringa rishi temple

Every year, thousands of people pay their respects to Lord Shringa, the Banjar Valley's protector god, at the Shringi Rishi Temple in the Banjar area of Kullu. The temple also has a statue of Shringa Rishi and the goddess Shanta. It is very close to the town of Kullu. The Shringa Rishi temple is worth visiting during the Kullu tour package.

Sultanpur palace Kullu

Sultanpur place is one of the best places to visit in Kullu is the Sultanpur Palace, which has some lovely tiny paintings that are a wonderful mix of Pahari and colonial styles and are based on different themes. These drawings show how people in Kullu and Manali live in simple villages. This palace used to be called the Rupi Palace. It was damaged in an earthquake and then rebuilt from the pieces that were left over. 

Tirthan Valley

Tirthan Valley is a hidden gem in the peaceful landscapes of Himachal Pradesh. It is in the Kullu district and is waiting for avid tourists and nature lovers to find it. Tirthan Valley is a peaceful place to escape the noise and chaos of the city. With tall Himalayan peaks, thick forests, and winding rivers, the valley has stunning natural beauty that draws people in. The Tirthan Valley is worth visiting during the Kullu tour package.