The internationally famous 7-day Dussehra festival where 200+ local deities are carried in processions to the Dhalpur Maidan to pay homage to Lord Raghunath.
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ISSUE Nº 47 · MAY 2026
त्योहार · HIMACHAL PRADESH
Kullu Dussehra.
October (starts on Vijayadashami, runs 7 days) · Kullu
इस त्योहार के लिए जा रहे हैं? October में Kullu
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This is the month Kullu was made for. The International Kullu Dussehra explodes across the Dhalpur Maidan — 200-plus village deities carried on palanquins from across the valley, drums and horns, flower petals and incense, a week-long carnival where mythology walks the streets in living procession. Autumn sets the surrounding mountains on fire in gold and copper.
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ऊँचाई
1220 m
नज़दीकी हवाई अड्डा
Bhuntar — 10km
नज़दीकी रेलवे
Joginder Nagar — 85km
Kullu में अभी
Kullu में कहाँ रुकें
Hotel Shobla International
₹1,200-2,500/nightguesthouse · Kullu town, river sideBest mid-range option in Kullu proper. River-facing rooms, decent restaurant, and staff who arrange Kullu Dussehra festival logistics if you visit in October.
कहाँ खाएँ
Sapna Sweets, Bakers & Restaurant
लीजेंडरीAkhara Bazaar · ₹सिग्नेचरKulvi Dham thali
The siddu is the dish to come for, not the sweets — order it with the dal accompaniment, not just ghee, and you get the wedding-feast version. Mornings are best; the steamer is fresh from 9am.
Planet Food
Dhalpur · ₹सिग्नेचरmulti-cuisine family thali
Stick to the Indo-Chinese end of the menu — the South Indian section is functional but not regional. Hakka noodles + paneer chilli is the locals' combo.
Kebabs N Curries
Akhara Bazaar · ₹₹सिग्नेचरtandoori chicken with kebab platter
Pair the kebab platter with their fresh-squeezed apple juice — Kullu valley orchards are 15 minutes away and the juice is pressed daily, not bottled.
Hot Spice Cafe
Dhalpur · ₹सिग्नेचरcafe breakfast plate
It's quieter than the Akhara Bazaar end of town — sit upstairs with a plate of momos and you can hear the Beas instead of horns.
Kullu में और क्या देखें
Raghunath Temple
Main deity temple of Kullu Valley. Center of the famous Kullu Dussehra festival celebrated for 7 days.
temple30 minKullu Shawl Market (Akhara Bazaar)
Famous for handwoven Kullu shawls and caps. Direct from local weavers at wholesale prices.
bazaar1-2 hoursBijli Mahadev Temple
Temple at 7,874 ft where the Shiva lingam gets struck by lightning and shatters, then reassembled by priests.
temple2-3 hoursGHNP Entry Gate Kullu
Gateway to the UNESCO Great Himalayan National Park from Kullu side. Trekking permits available here.
viewpoint30 min
Kullu के और त्योहार
October में और कहीं के त्योहार
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