Kullu

Kullu is located in the charming Kullu valley and is set amongst the backdrop of the mighty Himalayas . This town is famous for its temples and the annual Dussehra festival, both of which attract thousands of tourists. It is also known for its handicrafts. Kullu is located in the central part of the state of Himachal Pradesh in the northern region of India . It is 240 km north of Shimla. The weather in Kullu is alpine. The silver valley has nature treasures that lie carelessly scattered as flowers on the high meadows. This wealth nestles by every tree in the splendid forests, it bursts forth in the blooms and in fruit of every orchard.

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In the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu committed a great wrong. To atone for the sin, he sent a senior countier to Ayodhya for a statue of Lord Ragunath - Lord Rama. This temple was built by Raja Jagat Singh to house the image and even today is greatly revered.

Jagannathi Devi Temple or the Bekhli temple is 3 km from Kullu and is located in the village of Bekhli . It is a stiff 1½ hour climb to reach this temple, but it provides a panoramic view of Kullu.

The Bijli Mahadev Temple is located on a spur at a height of 2460 m. True to its name, the temple is often struck by lightning (bijli, lightning).