Himachal Tourism

"Kullu Dussehra" a World Famous Festival

Kullu Dussehra is world famous festival in India. Also Kullu Dussehra is international fair festival in India. Kullu Dusshera commences in month of Octber and start on the day of Dussehra i.e. on Vijayadashmi. Duration of festival is one week. This year Kullu Dussehra will be celebrated from 17 Oct to 23 October.

More than 200 deities come to kullu to celebrate Dussehra. Rath Yatra of Lord Raghunath Idol is attraction of festival. The chariot(Rath) is led by Kullu Raja and deities. Raghunath ji is leading deity of kullu valley. There is historical story behind the celebration of Kullu Dussehra. So every year people of Kullu Valley which is also known as "valley of Gods" pay homage to Lord Raghunath ji.



Kullu Dussehra attracts large no. of visitors all around the world. You can purchase woolen clothes and handicrafts at kullu Dussehra. Kullu Shawls, mufflers are world famous.

You can reach Kullu by air and road transportation. Nearest airport from Kullu is Bhunther airport, a few km away from Kullu. By road you can take direct bus from Delhi ISBT, Chandigarh ISBT to Kullu.

Watch a short video on arrival of deities to Kullu Dussehra.

Adventure Trip to Great Himalayan National Park

Great Himalayan National Park is one of the best National Park in India. GHNP is situated in Kullu Valley, spreading in the area of 1100 square Km. Great Himalayan National Park is situated an altitude of 1700- 5800 meter from sea level. For adventure and trekking lover Great Himalayan National Park is best place to visit.

Great Himalayan National Park is home of more than 375 species which includes animals, birds, reptiles etc. You can find here Leopard, Musk Deer, Brown Bear, Tiger, Monal, Bharal, Goral etc. GHNP is home of different types of bird species. More than 180 types of birds live in GHNP. Also GHNP is home of some of rarest birds in world. The entire Park is covered by dense cedar, fir and pine trees.



Best time to visit the GHNP is from April to June & in Autumn from September to October.

You can reach the Great Himalayan National Park by taking a Volvo Bus from Delhi or Chandigarh to Kullu. By air, nearest airport is at Bhunter, from Bhunter you can hire taxi or bus to Kullu. From Kullu hire Jeep or Taxi to Aut which is at distance of 30 km from Kullu. From Aut take route to Sainj Nala and from there you can start your journey to GHNP. You can check GHNP in Google Map below


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Don't miss to watch wonderful video about GHNP.

Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla

Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) is one of the must visit place in Shimla. People who visit the shimla often visit the Mall Road, Ridge or Jakhu Temple and most of them miss this place to visit in Shimla. IIAS is situated at the altitude of 2205 meter from sea level and is distance of 6 km from Shimla railway station and bus stand.

IIAS is built by the British at 1888 as home for British Viceroy. IIAS is  remembered for Shimla Conference in 1945,  decision of separation Pakistan at 1947 also taken here.

IIAS is recreated by Ministry of Eduction, Gov't of India in 1964 and came in the function at 1965. IIAS is not less than a national heritage and its British architecture attracts everyone. You can visit the IIAS by spending a few rupees on tickets or passes at IIAS ticket conuter. Black movie of Amithab Bachan had been shooting down here. IIAS is a little bit away from Shimla city and is full of peace and natural beauty. You can see lots of cedar trees, flowers, Himalaya hills from IIAS.



Indian Institute of Advaced study in shimla is situated at Summer Hills in Balluganj. You can reach here by bus or can hire taxi cab. From the Shimla bus stand, railway station it will take only half an hour to reach IIAS.

Rohtang Pass, Most Imaging Place in India.

Rohtang Pass is one of the most imaging place in Himachal. A must see tourist place in Himachal Pradesh. Can you imagine in the month of June you are driving or walking along the snow covered roads. Its possible in Rohtang By pass, covered by snow through out all the months of year.

The experience and memories you take from here will be life time memorable. Rohtang pass is situated at altitude of 3980 meter from the sea level. Rohtang Pass is know as highest Jeep able road in the world. In the season of hot summer you can feel here cold temperature of 4 to 5 degree C. This is one place in India where climates changes in hours, any time you can face Snowstorm or snowfall.


The exotic beauty of Rohtang Pass can mesmerize anyone. Everyone who come here want to explore this place more and more. Rohtang Pass is famous for ice skiing and trekking. You can enjoy the ice skiing here with the help of tourism trainer here.

The easiest way to reach Rohtang Pass is from Manali- Keylong road. From Manali, Rohtang Pass is at a distance of 51 km. So if you have planned to visits Manali, you can also plan a trip to Rohtang Pass. Manali is one of the most famous turism destination in India and is well connected by Road, and airport. Rohtang Pass is considered as Gate way of Lahaul Spiti and Leh Valley.


The best time to visits the Rohtang Pass is from May to October. Every year thousands of tourist from all over the world come to see beauty of Rohtang Pass.