on the confluence of the Parbati and Beas rivers, is one of the main towns of
Kullu District in Himachal Pradesh. Bhuntar is around 10 km south of Kullu.
Kullu-Manali Airport serves Kullu in Himachal Pradesh state, India. The paved
runway is 3,700 ft and lies at an elevation of 3,573 ft. Indian Airlines and
Jagson Airlines are the major companies operating at this airport Taxi service
is available outside the airport premises.
The Silver Valley has nature’s treasures that lie carelessly scattered as
flowers. This wealth nestles by every tree in the splendid forests, bursts
forth in the blooms and in the fruit of every orchard. Here are riches which
cannot be measured and echo down the ages with the words of every myth and
ancient legend and glow in the warm smiles of its gentle people.
Bajaura : Bajaura is situated on National Highway 21 in Kullu District
in Himachal Pradesh. This village is 15 km south of Kullu, 55 km from Mandi and
5 km from Kulu Bhuntar Airport. There is a temple named Basheshwar Mahadev
Temple famous for stone carvings and sculptures. One can enjoy river rafting on
the Beas River from Manali to Jhiri near Bajaura.
Bijli Mahadev : 10 kms. from Kulu across the Beas river, this temple is
one of the striking temples in the temples. A panoramic view of Kulu &
Paravati valleys can be seen from the temple A 60 feet high staff of Bijli
Mahadev temple glistens like a silver needle in the sun. From the temple a
panoramic view of Kulu and Paravati valleys can be seen. A 60 feet high staff
of Bijli Mahadev temple glistens like a silver needle in the sun. In this
temple of lightening it is said, the tall staff attracts the divine blessings
in the form of lightening. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva.
Camping Sight Raison : ( 1,433 metres ) 16kms. away from Kulu, the sight
is ideal for spending a quite holiday in solitary splendor and for holding
youth camps. There are a large number of orchards in this part of the valley.
HPTDC has log cabins for comfortable stay.
Jagan Nath Temple : 3 km., a stiff climb leads one to the shrine from
where one gets a panoramic view of Kullu town.
State: Himachal Pradesh
Distt: Kullu
Destination: Bhuntar
Climate: In winter, the temperature can drop to below freezing point
when heavy woollens are required. Summer temperature are mild and light
woollens/cottons are recommended.
Altitude: is situated at an altitude of about 2050m.
Best time to visit: All the year round.
By Train: The nearest rail head is Chandigarh which is 320 km away.
By Air: The airport is Bhuntar. Archana Airways and Jagson Airways
operate daily flights from Delhi to Kullu & Shimla to Kullu.
By Road: The Rohtang pass is 55 KM north of Manali on National Highway
No 21. Regular buses, coaches and taxies play from Delhi and Chandigarh.
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