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Things to do in Kullu
11 sights, walks and activities, 7 of them free.
- Things to do
- 11
- Free
- 7
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Kullu
Beas river rafting, Pirdi–Jhiri stretch
₹800–₹1,000 per personAbout 1–1.5 hours · Season Oct–Jun
Rafting runs down the Beas from Pirdi through rapids, with forested hills on both banks.
Representative photo · Photo by Man Fong Wong on Pexels
Naggar Castle + Roerich Gallery entry
₹100–₹150 per person2 hours
Raghunath Temple, Sultanpur
Free1 hour
A temple of Raghunath, Kullu's ruling deity, whose idol leads the Dussehra procession each autumn.
Photo: Meerah Dhiman · CC BY 4.0
Kullu Dussehra on Dhalpur Maidan
FreeHalf day · Season Oct
The open ground where Kullu Dussehra gathers its valley gods, and the bazaar beside it for Kullu shawls and caps.
Photo: Kondephy · CC BY-SA 3.0
Tandem paragliding at Dobhi
₹3,500–₹4,400 per person2 hours · Season 15 Sep–30 Jun
Representative photo · Bemytraveler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Guided trek in Kullu
Price on request
Good to know
- Bijli Mahadev (2,460 m) is a 3 km climb from Chansari; a ropeway is under construction, so check status before planning around it.
- Rafting and paragliding are banned district-wide 15 July–15 September by the Kullu administration.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Kullu?
Beas river rafting, Pirdi–Jhiri stretch; Naggar Castle + Roerich Gallery entry; Raghunath Temple, Sultanpur; Bijli Mahadev temple walk; Manikaran Sahib gurdwara and hot springs; Basheshwar Mahadev stone temple, Bajaura.
What can you do for free in Kullu?
Raghunath Temple, Sultanpur; Bijli Mahadev temple walk; Manikaran Sahib gurdwara and hot springs; Basheshwar Mahadev stone temple, Bajaura; Jagannathi Devi temple, Bhekhli; Kullu Dussehra on Dhalpur Maidan.
Can you do adventure activities in Kullu?
Yes: Beas river rafting, Pirdi–Jhiri stretch (₹800–₹1,000); Tandem paragliding at Dobhi (₹3,500–₹4,400); Guided trek in Kullu (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Kullu?
Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Kullu?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.