Kullu, located at an altitude of 1200m, is the district headquarters of the Kullu Valley. Located on the banks of the Beas River, the valley was once known as Kulanthapitha (End of the Habitable World). The first recorded inhabitants of the valley date back to the 1st century.
Kullu came to be accessible to the outside world, only after Independence. This long period of seclusion served to enhance the element of rawness and simplicity that is inherent in the area and allowed the area to retain a considerable measure of its traditional charm.
The valley is also known as the Valley of Gods due to the profusion of Hindu religious traditions and myths in nearly every stream and rock. In medieval times, it was the seat of a great hill kingdom. Today it is famous for its apple orchards, wooden temples, folk music and dance.
