Why is Kullu valley considered as one among the most beautiful tourist destinations?

            Known as the ‘Valley of Gods’, Kullu is a cluster of beautiful valleys in Himachal Pradesh. Located between the majestic Himalayas and the River Beas, Kullu is situated at an altitude of 1278 metres.

            With its developed and tourist-oriented economy, this beautiful place is considered as the backbone of the state. The valley is famous for its temples, beauty, and its majestic hills covered with pine and deodar forest and sprawling apple orchards. Kullu was earlier known as Kulanthpitha, meaning ‘the ending point of inhabitable world’.

            Kullu is a hotspot for adventure sports. Trekking, river rafting, mountaineering, paragliding, angling, and hiking over the Himalayan glaciers are some of the activities that Kullu offers.

            Kullu valley is sandwiched between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and Great Himalayan Ranges. The valley has varied biodiversity. It has some of the rarest of animals like the Himalayan tahr, Western tragopan, monal and the Himalayan brown bear.

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