The most charming and beautiful Kullu valley spreads out
its charm on either side of river Beas. The valley runs north to south of this
river and is 80 km long and about 2 km at its broadest. Yet with awe inspiring
glens and mossy meadows encircled by the rushing streams and meandering brooks,
flung east & west, a fairly wide area is open to the tourists, the trekkers,
the mountaineers, the artists and to anyone who wishes to escape the heat &
dust of the plains to breathe the exhilarating air of the Himalaya and enjoy
the spectacle of the variegated mountain scenery. The valley is also famous for
its exquisitely woven colorful handmade shawls and Kullu caps.
Kullu (1230m) was once known as Kulanthapitha - the end
of the habitable world. Beyond rose the forbidding heights of the Greater
Himalaya and by the banks of the shining river Beas lay the fabled Silver
Valley. Kullu got its first motorable access only after independence. The long
centuries of seclusion have however allowed the area to retain a considerable
measure of its traditional charm. Here is the core of an intricate web of
numerous valleys, each of which is a visual delight and seems more beautiful
than the other.
Great Himalayan National Park - The National Park with an
area of 754 sq. km. is located in Kullu District and has the representative
area of temperate and alpine forests of Himachal. It has some the virgin
coniferous forests of the State. Vast areas of alpine pastures and glaciers cap
this park. This area has many important wildlife species of Western Himalayas,
like Musk deer, Brown bear, Goral, Thar, Leopard, Snow leopard, Bharal, Serow,
Monal, Kalij, Koklas, Cheer, Tragopan, Snow cock etc.
Kaishdhar - A high meadow fringed by deodar trees.
Banjar - At a distance of 58 km south of Kullu, Banjar is
an excellent spot for trout fishing in the waters of river Tirthan.
Kasol - Situated on the bank of Parvati River, Kasol
makes a good holiday destination. 42 km from Kullu charmingly located on an
open space which slopes down to the broad expanse of clear white sand at the
Parvati River. The place is well known for trout fishing.
Katrain - The central and the widest part of the valley,
Katrain (1463 m) is 20 km from Kullu on way to Manali. Apple orchards and trout
hatchery lend charm and prominence to the place. It is also famous for bee
keeping and Govt. trout farm at Patlikuhl.
Raison - 16km Away from Kullu, the sight is ideal for
spending a quite holiday in solitary splendour and for holding youth camps.
There are a large number of orchards in this part of the valley. Devi-ri-kothi
and mul Kihar are now preserved in the museum.
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