Kullu
The valley of gods — river rafting on the Beas, Kullu shawls and the gateway town to Manali and Parvati Valley.
Kullu, at the confluence of the Beas and Parvati rivers, is famous for white-water rafting, its handloom shawls and the grand Kullu Dussehra festival. Most Manali trips pass through Kullu, making it an easy stop for rafting and shopping en route.
Best time to visit Kullu
Mar–Jun
Best rafting flows and pleasant weather.
Oct
Kullu Dussehra festival season.
How to reach Kullu
By road
About 40 km from Manali (1.5 hrs).
By air
Bhuntar (Kullu) airport, ~10 km.
By bus
All Manali buses pass through Kullu.
Top things to do
White-water rafting on the Beas
Shop for authentic Kullu shawls & caps
Visit Bijli Mahadev temple
Great Himalayan National Park gateway
Adventure in Kullu
Packages covering Kullu
Kullu Manali Honeymoon Tour
A romantic 3N/4D Manali honeymoon with candlelight dinner, Solang Valley and a snow-point drive.
Starting from
₹18,999 / couple
Manali Family Delight
An easy-paced 4N/5D family holiday covering Manali, Solang, Kullu rafting and Naggar.
Starting from
₹11,999 / person
Kasol & Kheerganga Trek
A 3N/4D Parvati Valley trip combining Kasol's cafés with the Kheerganga hot-spring trek.
Starting from
₹8,499 / person
Shimla Manali Combo Tour
The classic 5N/6D Himachal circuit covering Shimla, Kufri, Manali and Solang.
Starting from
₹16,999 / person