Kullu is an ancient town of Himachal Pradesh, which finds a mention in the religious texts, such as Vishnu Purana, Ramayana and Mahabharata, as 'Kulantpitha'. The town also served as the home of Rishi Shringi, who performed the yajna for Raja Dashrath that led to the birth of Lord Rama and his brothers. In Mahabharata too, it is mentioned that Pandavas visited the place thrice. 'Kulantpitha' means 'the end of the habitable world', which seems appropriate as beyond Kullu, there are only the high Himalayas.

The hill station boasts of a number of splendid valleys and breathtaking views of the mountains, making it a visual delight. It is said that in the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh brought an idol of Lord Raghunathji to Kullu, from Ayodhya. He placed it on the throne, as the King of Kullu, and ruled the state only as His Prime Minister. The royal family of Kullu kept on following this tradition till Independence. Today, Lord Raghunathji is revered as the presiding deity of the Kullu valley of India.

¤ Kullu Valley - A Tourist Paradise of Himachal Pradesh
Kullu and Manali are possibly the two most frequently travelled locations in Himachal Pradesh. Thousands of pilgrims, trekkers and casual visitors pour into these towns each year. Not just that, Kullu and Manali is undoubtedly quite famous with sickeningly love-dovey honeymooners destinations too.

Kullu, on the western banks from the torrential Beas, occupies the central part with the Kullu Valley. It has the largest settlement within the valley and doubles as the district headquarter.

The charming town was produced funds by the British who had settled here inside the hope of making it big in tea increasing. See History of Kullu Valley for extra. Right now the location is in the pleased placement of being a well-developed tourist destination without having becoming ruined by tourists, leading on chart of Himachal tourism. Mid-March to mid-April and mid-September to mid-November will be the perfect months to visit Kullu.