Kullu Valley is a broad open valley in Himachal Pradesh, India, formed by the Beas River between Manali and Largi.
This valley is famous for its temples, beauty and its majestic hills covered with pine and deodar forest and sprawling apple orchards. The course of the Beas river presents a succession of magnificent, clad with forests of deodar, towering above trees of pine on the lower rocky ridges. Kullu valley is sandwiched between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan Ranges. Ski touring is a sport growing in popularity in the Himilayan peaks surrounding the valley.
Kullu or Kulu, the capital town of the Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is located in this valley. This valley is 75 kilometre in length and about 2 to 4 km in width and ends near the famous Rohtang pass. Naggar Castle, Nehru Kund, Roerich Art Gallery, Hidimba Temple are main attractions of this valley.
Kullu Valley seen from south to north. |
Fruit tree plantation in Kullu Valley. |
A fruit tree. |
A farmer takes care of the land. |
Kullu Valley farmer's house. |
The lady of the house in her typical costume. |
Visiting agricultural facilities. |
Cows graze freely. |
A woman in her typical pink costume and a scythe. |
A young woman in her typical outfit. |
Fruit from the farm is sold on the side of the road. |
See also
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Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, Bajaura
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Hotel Shobla Royale, Dhalpur
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Mahadevi Tirth Temple, Kullu
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Raghunath Temple, Kullu
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