Kullu and Manali
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The Kullu valley along the Beas river, with the hill town of Manali at its head, orchards, adventure sports and the Kullu Dussehra.
Hill stationKullu districtBest time to visit: March to June and September to November; December to February for snow
Highlights
- Hidimba Devi temple, a 16th-century wooden temple in a deodar forest at Manali
- Kullu Dussehra at Dhalpur ground, when village deities are carried to meet Lord Raghunath
- Solang valley for skiing and paragliding, and the Atal Tunnel towards Lahaul
- Naggar Castle and the Roerich art gallery
Significance
The Kullu valley is called the ‘Valley of the Gods’ for its many village deities, and its Dussehra, which begins on Vijayadashami and lasts a week, is one of the best-known festivals of the hills.