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Kulu
(
1220 km ) was once known as Kulanthpitha - `the end
of the habitable world'. And
it's not difficult to see why. Beyond its perimeter
loomed the magnificent Greater Himalayas, and by the
Beas sprawled the `Silver Valley'. Kulu came to be accessible
to the outside world, only after Independence. The long
period of seclusion, has only served to enhance the
element of rawness and simplicity, that is inherent
in the area. More
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Well
known for its colorful Dussehra, the town of Kullu has
long been a center of faith. The temples around Kullu
include Vaishno Devi where the goddess is enshrined
in a cave. Jagannathi Devi is in Bhekhi village which
affords good views of Kullu. The Bijli Mahadeo Temple
is set on a spur, and is famous for its 60 Feet high
staff which periodically attracts lightning that shatters
the "Shivalinga". Among other temples is the Basheshwar
Mahadev Temple, famous for its stone carvings and Srikhand
Mahadev in Outer Seraj of Kullu District is also famous
for its pilgrimage centre and trekking . Lord Parshuram
Temple and Ambika Temple at Nirmand are famous for its
architecture. Lord Raghunath Temple also  attracts
tourist as a famous pilgrimage centre.
The
Silver Valley is an untouched treasure trove of natural
beauty, teeming with exquisite flowers, luscious fruits,
charming brooks, verdant valleys, with pristine white
mountains forming the backdrop to this breath - takingly
gorgeous region.
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Festival
The
Kulu Dussehra, that seems to bring the entire valley
to life, begins when Dussehra festivities in the rest
of the country have ended. More than 600 local deities
come to pay homage to Lord Raghunath ( Lord Rama ).More
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General
Information
Population
: 16,000
Area
: 28 sq km
Altitude
: Between 1250 meters to
1982 meters
Summer
: Max. 36oC
Min : 21oC
Winter
: Max. 14oC
Min : 0oC
Clothing
: Cotten in summer and heavy
woollan in winter
Best
Season
: March to June & Sept.
to Oct.
STD
Code
: 01892
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