Religious Places in Kullu

Blessed with natural beauty, the resort town of Kullu is all about lush greens, a fresh flowing river and a pleasant climate. It’s also home to various sites of worship and the base point for many treks and high altitude mountain peak visits.

Things To See & Do

Basheshwar Mahadev Temple

Basheshwar Mahadev Temple

Ancient Shrine on Beas
Located in Bajaura (about 45 minutes from Kullu), the temple is popular for its stone carvings. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is home to a large idol of Yoni Lingam.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Jagganathi Temple

Jagganathi Temple

A Scenic Place for Worship
Around 8.5 km from Kullu, in the quaint village of Bhekhli, lies the historic Jagganathi Temple, a 1,500-year-old shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhubaneshwari, Lord Vishnu�s sister.

2 hours

Suggested Time

Bijli Mahadev

Bijli Mahadev

Ancient Temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva
Bijli Temple is situated in Kashawri Village, around 20 km from Kullu. It stands at an elevation of 2460 m and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Raghunath Temple

Raghunath Temple

Temple in Kullu dedicated to Lord Ram
Built by Raja Jagat Singh, Raghunath Temple is a temple in Kullu dedicated to Lord Ram. Surrounded by mountains, this temple is considered as one of the oldest temples of Himachal.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Manikaran

Manikaran

For Hot Spring Therapy
An important pilgrimage centre, Manikaran is known for a Sikh temple and Hindu temples dedicated to Rama, Krishna and Vishnu. Many tourists visit Manikaran for its sacred hot springs too. Reach in 90 minutes by taking a local bus from Bhuntar (the airport for Kullu).

4-5 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Kullu

Summers and Winters

  • APR-JUN

    Peak Season

  • JUL-NOV

    Moderate Season

  • DEC-MAR

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Lush valleys, a swollen Beas because of the melting snow, pleasant weather and a rush of tourists.
  • Things You'll Love:Snow clad mountains, river-rafting, paragliding and souvenir shopping.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Shamshi Virshu FairApril

Pipal JatraApril

Mela BhuntarJune/July

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More about Religious Places in Kullu

Holiday on your mind? Kullu is an incredible tourist destination for Hills & Mountains based travel. Know more about the destination before you plan a perfect trip there.

Top festivals celebrated here are Shamshi Virshu Fair, Pipal Jatra and Mela Bhuntar in the months of April, April and June/July respectively. You can visit during these months to enjoy the celebrations! Tourists like to travel to Kullu in April, May and June to enjoy lush valleys, a swollen Beas because of the melting snow, pleasant weather and a rush of tourists! Even October, November, December, January, February and March is a preferred time to visit as its a shoulder season offering snowfall followed with bouts of crisp sunshine, lesser crowd and cleaner places for tourists. You can enjoy the best of both worlds during this time.

July, August and September is the off season for tourism in Kullu. Main things to do in Kullu are Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, Jagganathi Temple and Naggar Castle. Tick all of these off your bucket list to make memories for lifetime. Have a safe trip!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Kullu

How is the weather of Kullu in peak season?

The weather of Kullu in peak season is lush valleys, a swollen Beas because of the melting snow, pleasant weather and a rush of tourists. It means you can easily plan a trip to Kullu in the months of ​​​​​​​​April, May and June to enjoy your trip to the fullest.

What is the best time to visit Kullu?

Ideally the best time to visit any place is considered when the weather conditions are delightful. For Kullu, you can choose to go in April, May and June which is the peak season and October, November, December, January, February and March which is the moderate season. Both will serve you well to unwind from your tedious routine.

What are the top things to do in Kullu?

Kullu is an incredibly lively place and is popularly known for its topmost things to do like Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, Jagganathi Temple, and Naggar Castle. You will have a great time here, then why wait? Book your trip now!

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