Kullu was previously known as Kulanthpitha, which means the end of the habitat world. It is also called "The Silver Valley" as it is siuated in the banks of the shining river Beas.

Places of interest

Raghunathji Temple :

In the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu brought a statue of lord Raghunathji from Ayodhya.He also built this temple which is till being maintained careflly.

The Vaishno Devi Temple :

It is 4-km away from Kullu to Manali.The temple is basically a a small cave with an image of goddess Vaishno or Durga.

Akhara Bazar:

It is the main bazar or market place where one can find all type of traditional handicrafts, clothes, gift items.

Naggar:

Naggar was the capital of Kullu For 1400 years .A 16th century old stone and wood castle is still there and a gallery houses offers a collection of paintings of Nicholas Roerich

Bajaura Temple:

On the banks of the river Beas, this temple is situated with a massive pyramidal structure.Inhe outside the images of Durga, Vishnu and Ganesh is there and in inside there is a Shiva temple with large yoni-lingam.

Parvati Valley/Manikaran:

This place is also famous for its natural beauty. Manikaran is 45 km away which offers a trekking route to Pulga and Pin Parvati pass.The place is basically famous for for the hot springs. Thousands of people take holy dip in this hot waters. This place is very famous for both Hindus and Sikhs as there are hindu temple and gurdwara.