Kulu was once known as Kulanthpitha - 'the end of the habitable world', as beyond it's perimeter loomed the magnificent Greater Himalayas and by river Beas sprawled the 'Silver Valley'. Kulu came to be accessible to the outside world, only after Independence. The long period of seclusion has served to enhance the simplicity and retain the traditional charm of this area.

Well known for it's colorful Dussehra, the town of Kullu has long been a center of faith. The temples around Kullu include Vaishno Devi where the Goddess is enshrined in a cave. Jagannathi Devi is in Bhekhi village which affords a good view of Kullu.  

The Bijli Mahadev Temple is set on a spur and is famous for it's 60 ft high staff which, periodically, attracts lightning that shatters the 'Shivalinga'. Among other temples is the Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, famous for it's stone carvings and Srikhand Mahadev, in outer seraj of Kullu district, is famous for it's pilgrimage centre and trekking. Lord Parshuram Temple and Ambika Temple at Nirmand are famous for it's architecture. Lord Raghunath Temple also attracts tourists as a famous pilgrimage centre.

The Silver Valley is an untouched treasure of natural beauty teeming with exquisite flowers, luscious fruits, charming brooks, verdant valleys, with pristine white mountains forming the backdrop to this gorgeous region.