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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.
Naggar was the centre of power for nearly two centuries. The Naggar
Castle, built by Raja Sidh Singh around 1460 AD, served as the royal
residence and state headquarters until the 17th century, till the
capital was moved to Sultanpur (later renamed Kullu). After that, it
became the summer palace of the rajas till the British arrived in 1846.
The castle was then sold to a British army officer called Major Hay.
Later in 1978, it was converted into a hotel by the Himachal Pradesh
Tourism Corporation and renamed Castle Hotel.
