10 Places To Visit On Your Next Trip To Kullu Manali

Kullu Valley is located at the banks of the Beas River and is famous for its temples, hills and picture perfect locations which attract a lot of tourism every year. So, if you are planning to visit these towns, then this article could be of a lot of help to you since I am going to point out 10 best places which you can visit when you reach Kullu Manali: –

 1.Hadimba Temple
One of the famous templates in Kullu Manali. It has been picturized in many Bollywood films in the past. It is an ancient cave temple surrounded by deodar forest and was built in 1553. The temple is dedicated to Hidimbi Devi; a figure in Mahabharata. It has a 24m high tower.

2.Vashist Hot Water Springs
Another popular destination in Kullu Manali. It is situated across the famous Beas River, ever thought of soaking yourself into a hot water spring? Yes? then this is certainly the place for you to be, Vashist is famous for its hot water springs which draws a lot of tourist attraction. It can also be enjoyed privately at the Turkish-styles bath houses available there.

3.Rohtang Pass
It is located on the eastern hills of the Pir Panjal Range and has an altitude of about 4,000 meters above sea level. The pass is famous for his beautiful and picture perfect locations, so this is one of the places which you definitely can’t miss on your trip to Kullu Manali. The pass is open from June to October every year, although the trekkers can cross it earlier.

4.Nehru Kund
It is actually a natural cold water spring which originates from the Brighu River. It is named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, as because it is said that he used to drink water from this very spring whenever he visited Kullu Manali. It is an amazing place and is certainly a must visit place.

5.Basheshwar Mahadev Temple
It is located at about 12-15 kilometers away from Kullu. It is considered to be the largest stone temple in Kullu. and is famous for various small idols of Hindu deities like Lord Ganesa, Durga, Laxmi and Vishnu. The best place to visit this temple is during the time of October. Make sure you visit this temple when you visit Kullu Manali.

6.Sultanpur Palace
It was called as Rupi Palace before, the place is built at the same place where the old place was, which was damaged in an earthquake. It is the residence of the erstwhile rulers of the Kullu Valley.

7.Solang Valley

Peaceful location in Kullu Manali! The valley is also called as Snow Point and is famous for winter sports like paragliding, parachuting and skiing. It is located at an altitude of around 2,500 meters above sea level and is a location famous for trekking in the area. The view from here is extraordinary and will calm all your senses down for sure.

8.Ma Sharvari Temple
The way to the temple is amazing as because many eye-calming views can be encountered and the temple itself provides amazing view of the entire valley. The best time to visit the temple is during the festival of Dussehra when the festivities are at the peak.

9.Bijli Mahadev Temple
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in a meadow with lush green forests in the surroundings. The place got its name after a miracle which happens occasionally. The Shiva lingam is struck by lightning due to which it breaks into pieces, then the priest of the temple joins them together with the help of butter acting as an adhesive.

10.Beas River
It is often referred to as the Heart of Kullu Valley. It is famous for its water sports and various camping spots. It also marks the eastern border of Alexander the Great’s empire. The flow of the river is very fast and is perfect for Rafting. It is famous as a picnic spot and is the best place to relax during the evenings.

So the next time you plan to visit Kullu Manali make sure you check out these places.

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