An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kullu Part -X , Tourist places in district Kullu Continued 

View y Solang Valley Manali 

The  Kullu valley is full of   nature 's panoramic landscapes  and attractions to the visitors . It a  beautiful part of Devbhoomi Himachal Pradesh . In this series we are  going to see some more tourist destinations .

 Bijli Mahadev temple  :-

View of Bijli Mahadev temple 

It is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva situated at Kashwari Village in Kullu Valley on a hill top  at an altitude of about 2460 metres above mean sea level and at a distance of about 26 Km from Kullu   . From Kullu Bus stand you can take a bus to Chansari Village from where a trek about 3 Km leads to Bijli Mahadev temple .

Bijli Mahadev temple 

In the temple a Shiva Lingam is established  and once   in  twelve years a lightening  falls on Shiva Lingam and gets broken in pieces . Then priest collects those pieces and joints with Sattu and Butter  after some time the Shiva Lingam comes into original state . 

The temple site  is very beautiful and you can have panoramic views of Parvati valley and Kullu valley .

Panoramic views of Parvati valley 

Jalori Pass  :-. 

Kali Mata temple at Jalori Pass 

Panoramic views of Himalayas from Jalori Pass 

Jalori Pass is a mountain pass connecting Kullu Banjar with Ani outer Saraj            when  we think about enjoying  beautiful landscapes in Himachal Pradesh, the entire state of is  having immense beauty  imparted by the nature . . The travel and trade in the ancient times was not so easy  in Himachal Pradesh due to geographical landscapes  . For this purpose in mountains narrow passages at certain depressions where people could cross over the mountainous  were selected  and used for traveling  , so these passages were known as Pass or Jot .

 

   Jalori Pass on  Sainj - Thalout Road connecting NH 21 with NH 22

In the ancient times the mountains were barriers against  travel and trade because it was very very difficult to cross over these barriers as the mountains remained covered with snow most of the time in a year. Then on the ridges of the mountains,  there the existing depression and narrow passages which have some easy access to cross over the hill due to less quantum of snow were used for the purpose of travel and trade. These narrow passages  are called mountain pass or Jot .  

 

Jalori  Jot is is a mountain pass in district Kullu.  it is located at a distance of about 31 Km from Anni and about 44 Km from Thlaout . The road traverses from NH 22 at Sainj, then Luhri Anni Jalori pass  Banjar then meets NH 21 at Thalout. 

   Sun Set Scenic Beauty at Jalori Pass 

The  Jalori Jot is  located  on NH 305 at an elevation of 3135 metres from mean sea level. The snow fall during winter block the traffic but Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department always regulates the traffic. 

Lush green forest at Jalori Pass 

Jalori Pass is a very beautiful location at an altitude of  3125 metres above mean sea level in between Lush green forest of sky touching Deodar trees . You can enjoy the panoramic views from Jalori Pass .

Panoramic views at Jalori Pass 

Serolsar Lake near Jalori Pass : -

Serolsar Lake View 

A beautiful lake called Serolsar Lake is accessible from Jalori Pass in Saraj valley in district Kullu . This lake is surrounded by beautiful lush green forest of Deodar trees at an altitude of about 3100 metres above mean sea level .

Panoramic view of Serolsar Lake near Jalori Pass district Kullu Himachal Pradesh 

The lake water is neat and clean  ,  the responsibility of keeping the water clean is being performed by the birds  . Any tree leaf if falls in the water the birds throw it out , it is a miracle  phenomenon at this lake . The trek to this lake starts from Jalori Pass and it's length is about five Kms . There is a Temple of Budhi Nagni Mata who is Diety of this lake . It is beautiful destinations for trekkers and local people in Tirthan valley .

Tirthan Valley  :- 

Khaini Fort Banjar district Kullu 

The valley  along the river Tirthan in district Kullu Himachal Pradesh is situated at an altitude of about  1600 metres above mean sea level  just 3 Km away from the entrance of Great  Himalyan National Park  extend your pleasure with immense beauty of nature comprises with beautiful sky touching mountain ranges , apple Orchards , crisp winds and much more for those who loves nature .

View of Tirthan valley 

Tirthan River tributary of Beas district Kullu Himachal Pradesh 

Trout fishing  in Tirthan river is best  sport  for those who are found of angling  as  this river is Full of Brown and Rainbow Trout fish .

You can also enjoy river crossing in Tirthan valley , it is also an adventure Activity in the valley .

Views of Tirthan valley Kullu