Hotels in Kullu

Kullu valley is gifted every thing that you can imagine. The Marvelous landscapes, hospitable, peaceful & co-operative people having distinct life style & culture are some of the points that separate Kullu from rest of Himachal Pradesh. Kullu has also become the center of many adventure activities like trekking, mountaineering, river-rafting etc. There are many places of pilgrimage like Manikaran, Hadimba, Bijli Mahadev, Vashistha..

Kullu was probably the most ancient state next to Kashmir and Kangra. Like other hill states, Kullu had its ups and downs till it was ceded to the British in 1846 according to Lahore agreement, along with other trans-Sutluj states.

Kullu was made a sub-division of Kangra District. Lahaul-spiti was attached to Kullu for administration. In 1960 Lahaul-Spiti was a separate district. Kullu was also declared a district in 1963 and was a part of Punjab up to October 1966. On 1st November 1966, on reorganization of states, Kullu became a District of Himachal Pradesh.

Climate

Summer

During summers, the weather is very plesant and the maximum temperature hardly reaches 30 degree Celsius in the day, while the nights still retain a bit of chill. Summer is the season when tourists come in large number. When rest of India goes through extreme heat Kullu offers respite, with its cool and calm climate. Light woolen and cotton clothing is ideal during this weather condition.

Winter

Extreme weather is observed in Kullu during the winters, when the temperature may go down to freezing point. From December to February. Heavy woolen clothes are required during this weather. Temperature in Kullu are lower as compared to Manali which is at a greater height.

How to reach

By Air 

The nearest airport is Bhuntar airport, situated near Kullu town. It is about 10 Kms from Kullu town. There are limited flights from New Delhi and Chandigarh.

By Bus/ Taxi: Distance from Kullu

Delhi	520 Kms	Approximate travel time  from Delhi to Kullu is 13-14 hours  from Chandigarh to Kullu is 8 hours from Shimla to Kullu is 6 hours from Manali to Kullu is 1.5 to 2 hours from Pathankot to Kullu 10 hours Both government and private deluxe and Volvo buses are available from Delhi but you need to book these two to five days in advance.
Chandigarh	270 Kms
Ambala	315 Kms
Shimla	220 Kms
Pathankot	275 Kms
Manali	50 Kms

 

By Rail 

The nearest broad gauge railhead is Chandigarh (270 Kms). Alternative railheads are Shimla (220 Kms) and Jogindernagar (narrow gauge)( 40 Kms), connected with Kalka and Pathankot (broad gauge).