Kulu Valley (Kulu city – Kullu)

Connections

Airplane The airport is located in Bhuntar, 10 km south of Kulu. Jagson Airlines planes on Tuesdays and Thursdays (o65 / 286) they fly to Delhi (123 $), Śimli (49 $) i Dharamsali (Gagal, 49 $).

The Archana Airways plane travels to Delhi at least once a day (65/630). Rajair has daily flights to Mumbai (Bombay) by Chandigarh. KĆV planes fly to Delhi and Amritsar. For more information on the newly launched Archana Airways and KCV, please contact Aggrawal Tnwels at. 65/220.

Buses and Taxis There are direct buses to Kulu from Dharamsala, Śimli (235 km), Chandigarh (270 km) i Delhi (512 km). Attention! Buses from Kulu to Candigarhu do not pass through Śimla. All buses stopping in Kulu continue to the distance of 42 km north of Manali.

The bus journey from Delhi continues 14 hours; express, fast course, it costs 180 INR. Ticket prices depend on the type of bus, in the case of a superdelwce they are 310 INR.

Kulu has a direct bus service to Manali (15 INR, 1 time. 45 min). There are fewer buses to towns on the eastern side of the Beas River, and traveling with those few takes a lot of time, e.g. from Manali to nearby Nagar almost two hours, and still 30 Kulu is a minute drive from Nagaru.

You can also go to Nagar by car – watch out for the narrow bridge in Patlikuhl, near Katrin. The bus from Kulu to Manali stops right at the bridge. You can get off here and continue on foot. Wanting to get to the castle by car, you have to cross 6 km; the footpath is much shorter, but very steep.

Provided, that you are prepared for high prices, you can also travel around the Kulu Valley by taxi. The journey from Śimli or Chandigarhu to Kulu and Manali costs over 1700 INR. The course from Kulu to Manali is paid for 400 INR.

KULL NEIGHBORHOOD

A stay in the Kulu Valley is a great opportunity to explore the area and other nearby valleys. For more information, see Walking Tours from Manali and the Kulu Valley.

Parbatti Valley

The Parbatti Valley extends northeast of Bhuntar and borders the southern outskirts of Kulu. Traveling through the valley is possible thanks to the buses that run there. One of the attractions of the region is the hot springs near Manikaran. Tourists will be surprised to see the city's inhabitants cooking food in the hot water tanks in the Sikh temple.. You can get free accommodation in the temple; Visitors tired of sightseeing have a bath at their disposal (separate for men and women). Because Manikaran lies in the shadows, so cool, parts of the valley, hot water is like a treasure for the residents. legend has it, that Shiva chose Khir Ganga as the place of his two-thousand-year meditation, place located 30 km away.

There is a large group of hippies from France and Spain in the picturesque area of ​​Manikaran, which is great for hiking..

Accommodation

Residents will gladly indicate houses and shops, where you can live. HPTDC-run Parvati hotel (235) offers ten double rooms after 300 INR. The Padha Family House is well-deserved, near the bridge. Overnight in well-kept and spacious rooms costs money 100 INR. Guests can order meals and use the hotel's own bathhouse. Many tourists stock up on the magnificent one here, but dear honey.

Walking around the city, let's go to the chai shops, to try kheerh, a delicious rice dessert made from milk, sugar, coconut and raisins.

Communication The bus journey from Kulu to Bhuntar takes an hour and a half and costs money 6 INR. The same amount of time and money is needed to travel from Bhuntar to Manikaran.

Saińdz Valley (sainj)

Although the area between Aut and Saińdz is not so picturesque, like the other valleys, However, they are distinguished by a specific charm. Maybe, because tourists do not come here often. The inhabitants, they are not used to visits from abroad, they are happy to advise and help. The area is not rich in hotels or guesthouses, however, just ask, and you will surely find accommodation in private homes. The bus ride from Bhuntar to Autu takes 1 hour, tickets cost 6 INR.