- Best time
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹900–5,000
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,300
- Nearest railhead
- 220 km away
- Nearest airport
- 10 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Kullu
The valley’s old capital — Raghunath temple and the week-long Dussehra of travelling deities, the lightning-struck Bijli Mahadev on a ridge above, Beas rafting and the shawl weavers.
Things to do in Kullu
Bijli Mahadev Temple
A 3 km climb to a temple whose lingam is shattered by lightning and rejoined with butter.
Raghunath Temple
The presiding deity of Kullu Dussehra, in Sultanpur.
Kullu Dussehra, Dhalpur
A week of processions as valley deities gather at Dhalpur.
Beas Rafting, Pirdi
Grade II–III rapids from Pirdi to Jhiri.
Basheshwar Mahadev, Bajaura
9th-century stone temple with fine carving.
Bhuttico Weavers
Kullu shawls and caps from the weavers’ co-op.
Where to stay in Kullu
Kullu town
Hotels near Dhalpur and the bus stand.
Raison & Katrain
Riverside resorts towards Manali.
What to eat
Kullu trout
Fried or grilled at the riverside restaurants.
Siddu
Steamed stuffed bread with ghee.
Good to know
- Kullu airport at Bhuntar is 10 km away; flights cancel often in bad weather.
- Dussehra here starts on Vijayadashami, when it ends in the rest of India.
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