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Kullu District (Himachal Pradesh)
Posted Date: 12 Jan 2009 Posted By: Webmaster Member Level: Platinum Points: 0
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Taluks in Kullu district:
KulluBanjarAnniNaggarNirmand
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| Author: Puneet Verma 21 Feb 2009 Member Level: Gold Points: 3 (Rs 3) | http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=31.962612,77.112694&spn=0.018569,0.027637&z=15&msid=112928639095785582418.00046369f0b0a73bef233
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| | Author: prashant 23 Oct 2009 Member Level: Silver Points: 10 (Rs 8) | - It is located on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley about ten kilometres north of the airport at Bhuntar.
- Kullu had a population of around 65000.
- Kullu has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 77%.
- Kullu Valley, also known as the "Valley of Gods", is well known for the seven day festival of Kullu Dussehra, a celebration of the mythical Lord Rama's victory over the evil king Ravana. The festival takes place in the months of October or November depending upon the Hindu calendar.
- In the spring Kullu is at its most colorful with pink blossoms and white flowers while the higher slopes are aglow with gorgeous rhododendrons.
- During summers, the weather is very plesant and the maximum temperature hardly reaches 30 degree Celsius in the day, while the nights still retain a bit of chill.
- Extreme weather is observed in Kullu during the winters, when the temperature may go down to freezing point. From December to February. Heavy woolen clothes are required during this weather.
- Distance from kullu:-
Delhi = 520 km.
Chandigarh = 270 km.
Ambala = 320 km.
Shimla = 220 km.
Pathankot = 275 km.
- Places of intrest in and around kullu:-
Raghunath Temple
Jagannathi Devi Temple.
Bijli Mahadev Temple
Manikaran.
Srikhand mahadev peak.( on 18000 ft)
- The artisans of Kullu valley preserve a rich heritage of handlooms and handicrafts. There is an amazing range of beautiful handloom and handicraft products in Kullu.
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