Bhuntar is one of the main towns and a nagar panchayat in Kullu district of the state of Himachal Pradesh, situated on the confluence of the Parbati and Beas rivers. Located 10 km south of Kullu, this town serves as the gateway for travelling to major tourist destinations in the state, Kullu and Manali. The lofty mountains surrounding Bhuntar further offer ample opportunities to explore the natural wilderness, and indulge in varied adventure activities like white water rafting and camping.
This gateway to Kullu Valley has a mythological history that bears resemblance to Noah in The Bible. Legends reveal that Manu, the founder of civilisation, arrived in Bhuntar and set up a democratic counsel here for the Hindu gods that embarked upon the responsibility of governing the society. Much like the 'Valley of Gods', Kullu, Bhuntar is characteristic of two main religions, Hinduism and Sikhism. River Satluj flowing across the town offers healing to many sicknesses here.
Located at 31° 52' N 77° 09' E, Bhuntar is dotted with several pilgrimage centres in close proximity, most famous of which is the Bushweshwar Temple. Other places of interest in the vicinity of Bhuntar are Jagannath Temple and Bijli Mahadev Temple. Besides luring tourists willing to explore the Indian heritage, Bhuntar is often frequented by visitors travelling to Manikaran, as an en route site. River Beas flowing near Bajaura village is another major attraction of the town of Bhuntar.
Located at 31° 52' N 77° 09' E, Bhuntar is dotted with several pilgrimage centres in close proximity, most famous of which is the Bushweshwar Temple. Other places of interest in the vicinity of Bhuntar are Jagannath Temple and Bijli Mahadev Temple. Besides luring tourists willing to explore the Indian heritage, Bhuntar is often frequented by visitors travelling to Manikaran, as an en route site. River Beas flowing near Bajaura village is another major attraction of the town of Bhuntar.
Situated at an altitude of about 2050 m, Bhuntar is a major centre in Himachal Pradesh for activities like fishing, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking and even skiing. Another major attraction of this town is the Bhuntar Fair, a popular fair in North India, which is held on 1st Ashad (June to July) for 3 days as a celebration of newly harvested crops. Himachali, Hindi, Mahasui, Urdu, Punjabi and English are the major languages spoken by the populous of the region, which amounts to 5000.
Bhuntar has its own airport that serves daily flights operated by Archana Airways and Jagson Airways, from Delhi and Shimla to Kullu. The nearest railhead to Bhuntar is situated 320 km away, in Chandigarh. Another railway station serving tourists travelling to Bhuntar is the Pathankot Railway Station. Buses, coaches and taxis are also available from Delhi and Chandigarh to travel to Bhuntar, via NH 21. The best time to visit the town of Bhuntar is from September through March.
Bhuntar is a popular hill station located in the district of Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. The destination is famous for its valleys, temples and national parks. The prominent tourist attractions of the destination are Jagannath Temple and Bijli Mahadev Temple.
Tourists can visit Jagannath Temple which is dedicated to Maa Bhuvaneshwari. Another major attraction of the destination is Bijli Mahadev Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is built in Kash style. Apart from religious significance, the temple is popular for its architectural style.
Other attractions of the destination include Triyug Narayan Temple and Hagganna Thi Temple. Tourists can also visit the Great Himalayan National Park and Pin Valley National Park. Musk deer, black bears, brown bears, langurs and rhesus are some of the animals that can be seen in the park. Jalori Pass, Pandoh Dam, Hanogi Mata Temple and Raghunath Temple are some of the tourist locations.
Bhuntar Airport
Bhuntar Airport, alternatively known as Kullu Manali Airport or Kullu Airport, (IATA: KUU, ICAO: VIBR) is an airport located inBhuntar in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Bhuntar is considered a challenging airport for pilots because of its single runway set in a deep valley whose peaks rise several thousand feet higher than the runway. Also, the airport is located on the banks of the river Beas, and in 1995, its flash floods posed a threat to the runway. The new air terminal at Bhuntar was inaugurated in 2008, and the airport apron enlarged to park two aircraft at a time. Air India Regional suspended its operations to Kullu in July 2012 while Kingfisher Airlines ceased operations in September 2012.
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