Places To Visit In Kullu...

The Kullu-Manali tourist complex is spread in the entire Kullu valley which is lavishly gifted with superb scenic wealth. Kullu also known as Valley of Gods has numerous temples. Kullu valley offers a scenic charm of peaceful wooded glades and rivers through the rocks. Places to visit in Kullu are studded with natural beauty.

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Bhuntar

is a Gateway of Kullu district, situated at the scenic meeting point of 'Beas & Parvati rivers' and also connected through Road and Air. The Kullu-Manali Airport is also situated at Bhuntar, While planning your holiday, instead of rushing directly to Manali, spend around three days at Bhuntar and Kullu, by doing so you can save much by way of fuel & money and enjoy more by seeing places of historical importance

Bishweshwar Temple, Bajaura

Bishweshwar Temple is located in the village Bajaura just five km from Bhuntar. It is the largest and the most attractive stone temple of Kullu Valley. This temple, built in the ninth century in pyramid style, is built on Shankaracharya style of Panch Dev Puja. It is said that the Pandavas built it in one day. Due to its wonderful architecture, it withstood the severe earthquake of 1905. This temple has been declared as a protected monument.

Adi-Brahma Temple, khokhan

Adi Brahma Temple is located in the village Khokhan just four km from Bhuntar. It is a massive wooden structure. This temple has idols of Adi-Bhahmaji in the center and temple of 'Garh Jogni & Manikaran Jogni' on the left and right side of the temple.

Triyug Narayan Temple, Dyar

Triyug Narayan Temple is located in the village Dyar 12 km from Bhuntar. This 'Pagoda' style temple is dedicated to 'Bhagwan Vishnu ji' Idols of Bavan Avatar, Budh and Bramari Devi are also there in the temple. This temple was built in 800 AD Night halt at Bhuntar.

Manikaran

Manikaran is situated in Parbati Valley at the distance of thirty two km from Bhuntar. The water from the hot sulphur spring at Manikaran is said to have medicinal value and is a cure for a number of chronic ailments. Manikaran is also known for temple of 'Lord Shiva' who remained in 'Samadhi' for eleven thousand year in 'Treta Yug' . Temple of 'Maryada Parshotam Ram' Naina Mata and Gurdwara are also there.

Khirganga

It is situated also in Parvati Valley at a distance of twenty two Km from Manikaran. For reaching Khirganga one has to go by bus up to Barshaini and form there to Khirganga on foot. This trek leads through hilly terrain. This is the place where 'kartikji', the elder son of Lord Shiva remained in Samadhi for thousand years.

Bijli Mahadev

Bijli Mahadev temple is a 'Khash' style temple that has a 'Shivlingam' installed in it. This temple is situated in a main Town with lush green forests in the background, fourteen km from Kullu, at height of about 1924m. This place got its name after the great miracle that occurs occasionally. The Shivlingam is struck by lightening and it breaks into pieces, then the priest of the temple collects all the pieces and joints them to get here with the help of butter, which acts as an adhesive. During July, a great rush of people comes here to pay homage to Lord Shiva.

Raghunath Temple

This temple is situated at Sultanpur, one km form main Kullu Bus Stand. The temple is dedicated to Raghunathji, the chief deity of Kullu. World famous Kullu Dussehra is held after his name. It is believed that the idol in the temple is the one that was used by Lord Rama while performing the ‘Ashwameghyagna’.

Jagannathi Temple

Jaggannathi temple is situated at Bhekhali just seven Km from Kullu and before Vaishno Devi Temple. The sacred abode of Jagannathi devi, this temple is believed to have been constructed 1500 years ago. The deity in the temple is also known as Bhuweneshawari, who is considered as the sister of Lord Vishnu. The walls of the temple are carved with the images of Durga and the temple as such reflects the local architecture.
Your Kullu holidays can be more enjoying if the Kullu tour package you are availing is balanced with variety of places like religious places, adventure places and beautiful landscapes. This way you can explore maximum beauty of the destination.