Kullu in October

Cassandrascomplex · Sep 10th, 2007, 23:09

Hi, need some travel advice and tips, Im planning on travelling to Kullu (Kasol, Manikaran, Pulga, Khirganga) around September end. Will land in Delhi first.
*What do you reccommend in terms of getting to Kullu from delhi? (flight or bus)
*Are there any ATM's in Kullu that accept foreign cards? (or is it just Money Changers)
*Whats the mobile phone situation? any recommendation's for a SIM card company keeping in mind my travel itenary?
*Is internet access through mobile phone and notebook possible in these parts?
*Will it still be raining Sept. end? What kind of temperature to expect?
Thanks

wonderwomanusa · Sep 11th, 2007, 09:38

You can take the train to Chandigargh and a bus from there. It's a beautiful ride along the Beas River.

Don't miss Dusshera in Kullu; they have a big festival at that time....in 207, I believe it's 22 October.

Murray Jones · Sep 11th, 2007, 14:58

Train/bus will be the best way to Kullu, if air is too expensive. The Himalayan Queen train and Shatabdi Express are quick. Kullu is very much a visitor-orientated place, and ATM's have sprung up in many places. There were none when I was there 4 years ago, but the place is modern-thinking. Internet cafes have sprung up. Not sure about wi-fi, as I am not sure about the telephone links. Mobile phones are everywhere in India nowadays. Even a chance to hire them at airports. The Monsoon has gone away at the end of September, and the temperatures, whilst dropping a bit daily, will be spring-like and refreshing.

Nick-H · Sep 11th, 2007, 15:17

I thought this was going to be a thread about Navaratri dolls!

Maybe thats Kollu?

Murray Jones · Sep 11th, 2007, 15:30

Not a sign of Navratali dolls- merely an answer about KULLU in Himachal Pradesh, (as in my maps and guide books),- and the road sign!

Cassandrascomplex · Sep 21st, 2007, 03:17

So, here's what we've gathered,
*Bus, (Raj Express) from Delhi to Manali (anyone know if it stops somewhere near to Kasol, or does it go all the up to Manali only)
*Money, there seems to be only one ATM (State Bank of India, dunno if it accepts International Cards)
*Phone, tel. co's like Airtel and BSNL (couldnt find out if their GPRS Data services work there, also have been advised not to carry laptop due to security concerns)
*Weather, still raining a bit up there altough temp's are quite pleasant.

A few more questions,
Is bottled drinking water available in the more remote parts and is carrying a sleeping bag advisable?
Thanks.

praveen_yadlapalli · Sep 21st, 2007, 03:42

delhi to manali bus journey may take 12 hrs

instead try
Delhi to Chandigarh by train (3hrs)
Chandigarh to Manali by bus (6 hrs not sure)

kullukid · Sep 21st, 2007, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by praveen_yadlapalli

delhi to manali bus journey may take 12 hrs

instead try
Delhi to Chandigarh by train (3hrs)
Chandigarh to Manali by bus (6 hrs not sure)

Delhi to Manali by volvo bus takes 15-18hrs depending on traffic & weather. Shatabdi Express is 3hrs from Delhi to Chandigarh, then bus from Chandigarh to Manali is 10hrs or 7-8hrs to Bhuntar where you exchange buses for Kasol/Manikaran. If you want to split the journey up a bit spend a night in Mandi. Here http://www.rajmahalpalace.com/
Also see:
Manali - Getting there!

need some informations about manikaran

living in a quiet town near manali

KK

Sep 10th, 2007, 23:09	#1
Cassandrascomplex Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 9	Kullu in October Hi, need some travel advice and tips, Im planning on travelling to Kullu (Kasol, Manikaran, Pulga, Khirganga) around September end. Will land in Delhi first. What do you reccommend in terms of getting to Kullu from delhi? (flight or bus) Are there any ATM's in Kullu that accept foreign cards? (or is it just Money Changers) Whats the mobile phone situation? any recommendation's for a SIM card company keeping in mind my travel itenary? Is internet access through mobile phone and notebook possible in these parts? Will it still be raining Sept. end? What kind of temperature to expect? Thanks __________________ "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness."* - Mark Twain.

Sep 11th, 2007, 15:17	#4
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,771	I thought this was going to be a thread about Navaratri dolls! Maybe thats Kollu? __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,475	You can take the train to Chandigargh and a bus from there. It's a beautiful ride along the Beas River. Don't miss Dusshera in Kullu; they have a big festival at that time....in 207, I believe it's 22 October.

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Murray Jones Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom Posts: 10	Train/bus will be the best way to Kullu, if air is too expensive. The Himalayan Queen train and Shatabdi Express are quick. Kullu is very much a visitor-orientated place, and ATM's have sprung up in many places. There were none when I was there 4 years ago, but the place is modern-thinking. Internet cafes have sprung up. Not sure about wi-fi, as I am not sure about the telephone links. Mobile phones are everywhere in India nowadays. Even a chance to hire them at airports. The Monsoon has gone away at the end of September, and the temperatures, whilst dropping a bit daily, will be spring-like and refreshing.

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Murray Jones Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom Posts: 10	Not a sign of Navratali dolls- merely an answer about KULLU in Himachal Pradesh, (as in my maps and guide books),- and the road sign!

Sep 21st, 2007, 03:17	#6
Cassandrascomplex Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 9	So, here's what we've gathered, Bus, (Raj Express) from Delhi to Manali (anyone know if it stops somewhere near to Kasol, or does it go all the up to Manali only) Money, there seems to be only one ATM (State Bank of India, dunno if it accepts International Cards) Phone, tel. co's like Airtel and BSNL (couldnt find out if their GPRS Data services work there, also have been advised not to carry laptop due to security concerns) Weather, still raining a bit up there altough temp's are quite pleasant. A few more questions, Is bottled drinking water available in the more remote parts and is carrying a sleeping bag advisable? Thanks.

Sep 21st, 2007, 03:42	#7
praveen_yadlapalli Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 114	delhi to manali bus journey may take 12 hrs instead try Delhi to Chandigarh by train (3hrs) Chandigarh to Manali by bus (6 hrs not sure)

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