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2 daysBest: Apr–JunAdventure#rafting#temple#market
2 days Apr–Jun

Rafting stretch and valley of gods

Why this weekend?

Beas river raftingRaghunath templeKullu Dussehra
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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The valley town
  1. Temple visit
  2. Bazaar walk
  3. River bank
  4. Valley views

Geography & terrain

Kullu lies in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh at about 1,220 m, 40 km from Manali and 100 km from Mandi — the valley town of the region, its Beas river, the Raghunath temple and the markets set on the Kullu valley's wide floor.

History & culture

The town's story runs with the valley's kingdom and the trade — the seat of the old Kullu raj and the shawl trade of the valley, with the town's modern role as the rafting and the market base of the Manali–Kullu circuit and the home of the Dussehra festival; the town's history of the Raghunath temple and the valley's apple orchards, gives Kullu its valley-town character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Raghunath temple
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Raghunath temple

Beas river
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Beas river

Shawl bazaar
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Shawl bazaar

Old palace
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Old palace

Valley views
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Valley views

Eat & drink

  • Dham thali
  • Madra (chickpea curry)
  • Chha gosht
  • Siddu buns
  • Kaanji

Getting there

Fly
Kullu–Bhuntar (KUU) / Gaggal (DHM) / Shimla (SLV)
Train
Kalka–Shimla toy train (heritage); narrow-gauge to Joginder Nagar
Road from Delhi
300–550 km depending on valley
Getting around
Taxis and HRTC buses on hill roads

Budget snapshot

Total
₹8,500–15,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities
₹2,000–2,400

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Hindi / Pahari dialects (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Apr–Jun
  • Connectivity: Patchy in deep valleys — offline maps essential
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The rafting asks the post-monsoon (Apr–Jun) water
  • The bazaar asks the bargaining hours
  • Pairs with Manali for the valley circuit

Frequently asked questions

The valley town of the Beas river.

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