Geographical Location of District Kullu
- Kullu valley is a wide and open valley , where lesser Himalaya transitioned to Greater Himalaya. Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal and Greater Himalayan are main mountain ranges of district. Total area of district is 5503 Sq Km. District is bounded by Lahaul Spiti in North, Kinnaur in East, Kangra in North west , Mandi in West and Shimla in South.
- Kullu is a vast valley surrounded by Greater Himalaya, Pir panjal and Dhauladhar mountain range.District has two important valleys Beas valley and Satluj valley. Both are connected by Jalori Pass.
Below is Detailed map of District Kullu.
Mountain Ranges of District Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
- Pir Panjal range enter the district from North west and continue toward South east. In North and West it formed the boundary with Bara Bhangal and Lahaul. There are many important peaks such as Hanuman tibba, Patalsu, indrasan, Deo tibba and Inder killa etc.Rohtang pass , Hamta pass and Makori pass are located on this range. Beas kund, Bhrigu lake and Dhashar lake are also located here.( for more details: Read the other post here)
- Dhauladhar like Pir Panjal transverse from west to east. It formed the boundary with Mandi. Famous Jalori Pass and Bhubu pass located on this range. In Aut Dhauladhar cut through by Beas, where it form the famous Larji Gorge
- Greater Himalayan Range passes through the eastern part of the district and formed the boundary with Spiti. It is high mountain range. Both Pir Panjal range and Greater Himalayan range merge gradually in eastern part of District. This zone is marked by towering peaks and permanent Glaciers. Greater Himalayan National Park is also located here.
- River Parvati originate here. Dudhon glacier,Parvati glacier,Tichu glacier,Sara Umga glacier and Dibi ka glacier are important perennial glacier of the region.
Valleys of Kullu, District Kangra, H.P
- Kullu valley is located in midst of Pir Panjal range, Dhauladhar and Greater Himalayan Mountain range. River Beas pass from the mid of the valley. Valley is believed to be a vast lake , formed due to rise of lesser himalaya(Dhauladhar) in Southern part, where river still form Deep gorge and V Shaped valley.
- Valley is narrow in north and became wide in middle parts whereas in Southern part it again became narrow and ultimately turned into Deep Gorges.
Kullu valley, Garsa valley, Manikaran valley, Lag valleySolang valley,Malana valley, Parvati valley and Jibhi valleys are few important valleys and attract thousands of tourist every year.
Satluj valley located on South Eastern part of district ,Dhauladhar range separate it from main Kullu valley. Jalori pass served as only connecting link between two valleys. Nirmand and Ani are two important settlements of Satluj valley. Unlike Beas valley , Satluj valley is very narrow and deep.
Geology of District Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Geologically rocks of District Kullu range from the Paleoproterozoic to Jurassic age. Most important Group of Rock is Vaikrita Group, Rampur Group and Kullu group.