Kullu

Activities in Kullu

Activities to do in Kullu:

• River Rafting: River rafting is the best adventure sport to choose.  This activity allows you to discover the Kullu valley while having a great  time. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the thrilling adventure journey.  The river rafting adventure begins in Pirdi, 3 kilometers from Kullu, and is  always accompanied by a professional guide.
  
  When you arrive and begin  participating in the sport, you will be briefed on prior instructions and  security concerns. This journey offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Your ride  will provide an adrenaline rush as well as ultimate satisfaction.
  
  
• Para Gliding: This is an excellent adventure sport if you want to  get a bird's eye view of the Himalayan glaciers and the numerous trails around  Kullu. This adventure sport is very popular with visitors. The Himalayas' enticing and steep slopes will truly rejuvenate your mind and body.
  
  This is one  of the best things to do in Kullu because it offers a peaceful view of this  beautiful place. The service provider always has paragliding done under expert  supervision, which keeps newbies safe. You simply must take your long-awaited  flight and soar like a bird.
  
  
• Snow Gliding: Kullu is an ideal destination for skiing and snow  gliding, with the ideal climate for outdoor activities and surrounded by Deodar  and Cedar forests that add to its beauty. It is recommended that beginners hire  a professional skier. Solang Valley is the best place for beginners. It has  gentle pitches and introductory slopes with smooth curved ranges.
  
  For  professionals, the difficult slopes of Deo Tibba, Rohtang Pass, and Hanuman  Tibba are ideal destinations. The best months for skiing are January through  March. There are also many daily and weekly ski and snowboard packages  available.
  
  
• Cycling: Cycling in Kullu is one of the most popular and exciting  activities available to visitors. If you are an adrenaline junkie looking to  challenge yourself, this is the adventure sport for you. Cycling around the  snow-covered town offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to take in the scenery and  pass through changing landscapes.
  
  This adventure sport can provide you with  all-around adventure as well as sightseeing opportunities. The Rohtang Pass  downhill is the most well-known location for cycling and mountain biking. This  adventure sport is a great way to keep your body in shape while exploring the  natural beauty of the Kullu valley.
  
  
• Trekking: Kullu, one of Himachal Pradesh's most popular  valleys, offers a diverse range of trails and mountains where one can gain  trekking experience. A truly relaxing experience is provided by the mesmerizing  view of serene blue lakes. Trekking on the trails provides a panoramic view of  the Himalayan ranges.
  
  Aside from the lush greenery and natural flora that  surrounds the trekking site. There are some of the best local sightseeing spots  that provide an incredible path throughout the trek. You can also experience  the local culture while participating in the adventure sport.
  
  
• Sightseeing: Kullu, located in the heart of the Himalayas, is known  for its extraordinary scenic beauty, which is contributed by its mountain scapes,  birds, butterflies, and diverse flora. The Great Himalayan National Park is the ideal place to experience it in all its splendors.
  
  A trip here could reveal  the many species that live there. The park's most famous inhabitants are Snow Leopards, Himalayan Brown Bears, and Himalayan Tahrs.
    
• Kullu Dussehra: It is a week long international level fair held every year during October. Leading a grand procession on a wooden chariot pulled by devotees, Lord Raghunath rides into Dhalpur ground with deities in attendance to mark of the week long Dussehra festival every year. It is a grand spectacle with over 200 village deities carried around in palanquins.
  
  After paying reverence to Lord Raghunath they participate in the festivities. For the festival, held in autumn, several stalls are laid out that sell a variety of local wares. In the evenings cultural performances are held at an open theatre where international troupe shows are held alongside those put up by local artists.

Staying in Kullu

Some of the affordable and best popular  stay houses, hotel and cottages in Kullu:

• Aloe
• Hadimba
• Log Hut
• River Site Guest House
• Hotel The Nest
• Itsy Bitsy Home
• Aashirwad Home Stay Kullu

Kullu Food Guide

Local cuisine in Kullu includes  Bhature, Patrodu, Vada, Sattu, Kodra Roti, Jatu (Red Rice), and others. Along  with this, one can sample some locally produced wines known as Lugri and  Chakti, which are made from red rice and barley. Tibetan cuisine is also  available.

Some of the restros and hotels to  eat in Kullu

• Roots, Kullu
• Rustic Wood Bar & Grill, Kullu
• The Nest Restaurant, Kullu
• Moksha Restaurant, Kullu

History of Kullu

The Kullu valley has been mentioned  in ancient Hindu literary works such as the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas.  Several small republics known as "Janapada" existed during the Vedic  period and were later conquered by the Nanda Empire, Mauryan Empire, Gupta  Empire, Pala Dynasty, and Karkoa Empire.

Following King Harshavardhana's brief  reign, the region was divided into several local powers led by chieftains, including some Rajput principalities, which were later conquered by the Maratha  Empire and Sikh Empire.