General information:
Area: 5,503 sq.kms
Population: 381,571
Altitude:1230 m (Kullu)
Climate: Pleasant temperature in summer and cold below 0 C with
Kullu valley is gifted every thing that you can imagine. The Marvelous landscapes, hospitable, peaceful & co-operative people having distinct life style & culture are some of the points that separate Kullu from rest of Himachal Pradesh. Kullu has also become the center of many adventure activities like trekking, mountaineering, river-rafting etc. There are many places of pilgrimage like Manikaran,
Hadimba, Bijli Mahadev, Vashistha etc....
Mythological Legends
There are several reference of Kullu in the Ramayana & Mahabharata, Vishnu Purana & other Sanskrit literature. But it is believed that Manu after the great deluge, first stepped into the earth from the celestial boat at a place on this land. The particular spot where he established his abode was the present Manali (village), which is regarded as the changed name of 'MANU-ALAYA', that is the home of Manu. It was from here that the human race came into being after the deluge. bijli mahadev...
Placed at a height of 2460 meter is Bijli Mahadev, a sacred destination, 14 km to thesouth-east of Kullu and a three km trek from Mansari village. A beautiful meadow with an ancient Shiva temple, famous for its stone Shiva-Linga which shatters (it is believed)each time lightning strikes it, only to be resurrected by the Pujari. The prospect from Bijli Mahadev is enthralling with a panaromic view of the Kullu & Manikaran valleys. It is a fovourite spot for visitors and the local populace alike. One can also visit the Palani fall which lies six km to the north of Bijli Mahadev and is a popular picnic spot. If visit the fall in March, take a stop at the fair which is held there annually during this month.
