Bhuntar

Do not drink alcohol during trekking or camping. You are not allowed to bring alcohol to the trekking or camping sites either. Do not drink at public or religious places.

Temple tours and walking trails

You can visit the Basheshwar temple in this town. It was built by Pandavas, has stone carvings, and is one of the biggest Shiva temples in Kullu Valley. The stone carvings around the idols are intricate and worth a view. Away from Bhuntar is the Bijali Mahadev temple that has stone carvings and was built in the 8th century. This is one of the oldest temples that is 4 kilometres away from Bhuntar. The Jagannath Temple is 3 kilometres away from Bhuntar and can only be reached by foot.

Once you finish taking the temple tours in a day’s time, you can take rest at the hotel and head towards adventure activities in Kullu and Manali. There are many nearby places where most of the outdoor activities and sightseeing is available for tourists. You can take a walking trail around Bhuntar and explore nearby areas in day time.

Trekking and camping in Nearby places

You can explore Mandi, Tirthan valley, Kullu, Manali, Kasol, or Manikaran for various activities. You can take treks at the Parvathi Valley and enjoy the view of meadows, mountains, Parvathi River, and the floral delights. This trek is a haven for shutterbugs who love nature photography. There are many villages near Kasol where you can trek and camp. The best view is star gazing at night in the clear sky. It is not possible to get this view in cities or towns.

Sightseeing and outdoor activities

Though there is nothing much to do in Bhuntar, except spend a day exploring temples and taking walking trails, you can visit Kullu which is 10 kilometres away from Bhuntar. You can visit The Great Himalayan Park to get a glimpse of nature and wildlife. Kullu offers water sports like rafting and fishing. Visit the Pandoh Dam for its scenic view. You can take treks in Kullu for 4 to 12 days and explore nearby villages and valleys.

Shopping, peaks, and mountain pass

You can shop at most of the street markets in Kullu and other nearby villages for shawls, headgear, handicrafts, and souvenirs. The Chandrakhani Pass near the Beas Rive has clear waters, scenic view, fertile fields, and lush greenery. Naggar is a town in the Kullu district that offers many sites for trekking. Most of these places are not a haven for night-life and partying. Those who love wilderness and nature can take tours to this part of Himachal Pradesh.