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  Travel and Tourism in Kullu Manali: Kullu Dusshera Festival: TT14
She is the Goddess of the royal family of Kullu.
At the entrance of Kullu the Royal Stick welcomes her and escorts her to the Palace where the royal family awaits her at the entrance of the Palace.
Kullu Dusshera ends all the fairs and festivals celebrated in the valley.
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  Kullu - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Kullu is a district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
The district stretches from the village of Rampur in the south to the Rohtang Pass in the North.
The ancient seat of the kings of Kullu was at Nagar Castle, about 12 km north of the present town, and thought to have been built in the early 16th century by Raja Sidh Sing.
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 Kullu Dussehra
Like every year, this year too the Kullu Dussehra festival has attracted a large number of domestic and international tourists who lined up on both sides of the Dhalpur grounds to witness the colourful celebrations.
The history of Kullu Dussehra dates back to the 17th century when the local King Jaganand installed an idol of Raghunath on his throne as a mark of penance.
The week-long Kullu Dussehra festival ends with the sacrifice of a buffalo, a rooster, a lamb, a fish and a crab.
www.indiatraveltimes.com /festivals/kullu.html   (336 words)

  
  Hillstation Kullu Manali
Kullu was once known as Kulanthpitha-'the end of the habitatable world'.
Beyond rise the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalaya, and by the banks of the shining river Beas, lies the fabled 'Silver Valley'.
The town of Kullu is famous for its colourful Dussehra festival.
www.indiatravelite.com /hillstations/kulumanalikulluintro.htm   (133 words)

  
  Kullu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kullu is the capital town of the Kullu district, in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Kullu is the administrative capital with the offices of District Collector, the Superintendent of Police and the District courts.
Kullu Valley, also known as the "Valley of Gods", is well known for the seven day festival of Dussehra, a celebration of the mythical Lord Rama's victory over the evil king Ravana.
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 Kullu district - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kullu is a district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
The district stretches from the village of Rampur in the south to the Rohtang Pass in the North.
The ancient seat of the kings of Kullu was at Nagar Castle, about 12 km north of the present town, and thought to have been built in the early 16th century by Raja Sidh Sing.
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 Kullu city of Himachal Pradesh - India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Kullu (1220m) was once known as Kulanthpitha- 'the end of the habitable world'.
One of the most charming temples in the Kullu valley, this is renowned for its intricate stone carvings.
The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernager, 95km from Kullu.
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 Kulu, Kullu, Kulu Manali in Himachal Pradesh India
Kullu was once known as Kulanthpitha, which means the end of the habitable world.
This temple is in Bhekhli village, 3-km from Kullu.
In Kullu accommodation is plentiful and inexpensive with options varying from govenment and private hotels to guest houses and tourist lodges.
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 Death valley | Magazine | The Observer
Kullu police say they have pieced together Bartlett's last hours, though they admit they are unsure of their account.
In the summer the average tourist population of the Kullu Valley is 50,000.
The valley, an offshoot of the Kullu Valley, is all precipitous gorges, cliffs, rushing streams and waterfalls.
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 Pashmina/Angora Shawls,Yak Wool Shawls, Kullu/Himachali Caps,Woollen Muflers/Stoles
Kullu district is located in the northern part of Himachal Pradesh.
In Kullu Valley a large section of the population is involved in Handicraft industry.
Kullu Caps are widely worn by the local people and are also equally popular among tourists.
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 Kullu Manali Tours, Kullu Manali Travel India, Honeymoon Tour Packages, Kullu Manali Resorts Holidays, Discount ...
Kullu Valley on the banks of Beas is at an altitude of about 3,900 feet.
The status of Raghunathji, the presiding deity of the valley, is ceremonially brough from a temple in the palace of the erstwhile rulers of Kullu to the Valley.
One of the celebrated valleys of the Himalayas, the Kullu Valley runs north to sough of the main river and is 80 km long and less than two kilometers at its broadest.
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 Kullu Manali,Travel Kulu Manali,India Kullu Manali Travel
Kullu Manali - Visit Kullu Manali in the Indian Himalayas range which is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and impressive range in the world.
Situated at the northern end of the kullu valley, Manali has spectacular views of snowcapped peaks and is Surrounded by towering peaks from all around.
It is one of the biggest villages in Kullu district.
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 Kullu Tourism, Kullu Hill Resort, Hill Resorts Kullu, Kullu Hill Station, Kullu Travel Places
The temple is at a distance of 3 km from Kullu in the village of Bekhli.
In the Kullu valley Bajaura is renowned for the Basheshwar Mahadev Temple.
For the pious Kullu is the gateway to the sacred shrines of Vaisno Devi temple and the Vishnu temple of Dayar.
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 Travel Tourism in Kullu: Book Hotels in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India
Kullu drives its name from "KALUT" which was a tribe in the upper valley of River Beas, as mentioned by Barahmir in Barihat Sahinta.
BHUNTAR is a Gateway of District Kullu, situated at the Sangam of 'BEAS and PARVATI RIVERS' and is connected by Road and Air.
Kasol : 42 kms from Kullu, on the way to Manikaran, it is charmingly situated on an open space which slopes down to a broad expanse of clear white sand at the edge of river Parvati.
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 Kullu, Kullu Tour, Kullu Travel, Kullu Tourism
The Kullu - Manali region in the state of Himachal Pradesh is described as the Valley of Gods.
Kullu is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and surrounded by the snow ranges of Himalayas, the Dhauladhar and the Pir Panjal range that run parallel to the south and the narrow terraced valley that runs in the north up to the Rohtang Pass.
This temple is one of the striking temples of the Kullu district.
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 123 himachal.com provides Kullu Tour, Kullu Tourism, Kullu Hill Resorts, Hill Stations in Kullu, Tourist Places in ...
The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernager, 95km from Kullu.
Kullu (1220m) was once known as Kulanthpitha- 'the end of the habitable world'.
The narrow path twins along the apple orchids and virtually ends on the top of the Kullu valley overlooking the vast span of the lush green forests, the cascading waters of Beas shimmering in the sun and the small box like huts as if toys are placed in the lush green fields.
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 Kullu India, Kullu Tours, Travel to Kullu, Holidays in Kullu, Tour Packages Kullu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Kullu is located in the charming Kullu valley and is set amongst the backdrop of the mighty Himalayas.
Kullu is located in the central part of the state of Himachal Pradesh in the northern region of India.
The main tourist attraction of Kullu is the Raghunath Temple, dedicated to Lord Ram, who is one of the principal deities of the Hindu religious pantheon and the patron deity of the entire Kullu valley.
www.eholidaysindia.com /cities/kullu.htm   (599 words)

  
 1Up India > Indian Hillstations > Hill Stations in India > Kullu - Himachal Pradesh
Kullu (also known as Kulu) is the district headquarters of the same name in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
Kullu is located along the west bank of the Beas river.
It is 5 km from Patli Kuhl, 24 km from Manali and 26 km from Kullu.
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 Indbazaar - Travel Now :: Kullu
Kullu is located in the heart of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 1200m asl and en route to the world's highest motorable point, Baralacha La (4880m).
Kullu was once upon a time known as Kulanthpitha or 'end of the world'.
The festival cannot commence until the Goddess Hadimba, the deity of the Kullu Rajas is brought in from its summer abode, Manali.
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Kullu was previously known as Kulanthpitha, which means the end of the habitat world.
In the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu brought a statue of lord Raghunathji from Ayodhya.He also built this temple which is till being maintained careflly.
It is 4-km away from Kullu to Manali.The temple is basically a a small cave with an image of goddess Vaishno or Durga.
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Shoja is on the Kullu side of the Jalori pass and has scenic location.
The nearest airport to Kullu and Manali is at Bhuntar, 9km from Kullu and 49 km from Manali.
Kullu is 500 km by road from Delhi and 250 km from Chandigarh.
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 City Information - Kullu, himchal pradesh, india
With the river Beas flowing through it, Kullu valley, stretching to Manali, is a narrow fertile strand 80 km long.
The erstwhile princely state of Kullu is said to have been established in the 1st or 2nd century and Naggar was its capital for 1,400 years.
Being lowerdown the valley, Kullu is warmer than Manali and in summer light woollens and cottons are suggested.
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 123 himachal.com provides Kullu Tour, Kullu Tourism, Kullu Hill Resorts, Hill Stations in Kullu, Tourist Places in ...
The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernager, 95km from Kullu.
Kullu (1220m) was once known as Kulanthpitha- 'the end of the habitable world'.
The narrow path twins along the apple orchids and virtually ends on the top of the Kullu valley overlooking the vast span of the lush green forests, the cascading waters of Beas shimmering in the sun and the small box like huts as if toys are placed in the lush green fields.
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 Kullu Manali in Himachal Pradesh, gateway to the Himalayas.
Discover for yourself the Kullu Valley, going upto the Rohtang Pass at 13050 feet and encompassing the beautiful Manali in-between, nestled between the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
New Delhi - Chandigarh - Ropar - Bilaspur - Sunder Nagar - Mandi - Kullu - Raison - Manali.
Besides the main Kullu and Parbati valleys as also Lahaul and Spiti regions, there are many idyllic side valleys, all leading to passes or snow covered summits of the Pir Panjal and Himalayan ranges.
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 Kullu - Manali Travel guide, information about travel & tourism in Kullu Manali, Himachal
In the spring Kullu is at its most colourful with pink blossoms and white flowers while the higher slopes are aglow with gorgeous rhododendrons.
Situated on the banks of the Beas, Kullu, the headquarters of the district, serves as a nerve centre of the valley and is the starting place for a number of treks.
This sasnctuary located in the Parvati Valley of the Kullu District is the habitat of the Himalayan thar.
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 Hill Stations in Kullu, Kullu Hill stations, Hill Resorts in Kullu, Kullu Hill Resorts, Resorts in Kullu, Hill stations ...
Kullu is located in the charming Kullu valley and is set amongst the backdrop of the mighty Himalayas.
Located in the charming Kullu valley in Himachal Pradesh and set amongst the lower reaches of the mighty Himalayas, this small town is famous for its temples, apple orchards, and the annual Dussehra festival, all of which attract thousands of tourists.
The main tourist attraction of Kullu is the Raghunath Temple, dedicated to Lord Ram, who is one of the principal deities of the Hindu religious pantheon and the patron deity of the entire Kullu valley.
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 Kullu Valley Tours, Travel to Kullu, Kulu Manali Travel, Hill Stations of Himachal India, Raghunathji Temple, Bijli ...
Dashir Lake is situated near the Rohtang Pass that connects district Kullu with Lahaul at a height of 4,270m.
Kullu cap is an extremely colourful headgear, made of a wollen cloth with variety of colouful band of Shaneel around it.
Naggar was the capital of Kullu valley in the 16th century and the monuments in the region are witnesses to the glory it had once lived in.
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 Indian Hill Stations-Kullu Manali
Kullu-The airport at Bhuntar is 10-km from Kullu, where taxis and buses are available.
Kullu-The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar, 95-km from Kullu.
Kullu-By road, the distance from Delhi via Mandi is 530-km and from Shimla this is 240-km.
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 Kullu hotels temples himachal photo gallery, kullu valley, kullu district, kullu dussehra, road map, cultural activities
This is Kullu Valleytravellers have rhapsodied over the unique character of the journey up-the region, not more than a mile wide, in most parts, and 31 km [50 miles] in length.
Literally the valley of hundred temples and a thousand derties, it offers peace, a mysterious, spiritual peace which pervades every nook, every corner, and a peace breathed into the mountains, trees, stars and streams by countless sages and `rishis' who came here to contemplate.
The Kullu valley begins at Aut on the northern end of the gorge in the Dhaula Dhar, cut by the river Beas at Larji, above Mandi.
www.himachalonline.com /kullu   (595 words)

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