Kullu district is bounded on the north and east by Lahaul & Spiti district. On the south-east by Kinnaur district, in the south by Shimla district and in the south-west and west by Mandi district. And, on the north-west by Kangra district. Kullu is located 31° 20' 25" to 32° 25' 0" North Latitude and 76° 56' 30" to 77° 52' 20" East Longitude. Kullu was declared a district in 1963 and was a part of Punjab up to October 1966. On 1st November 1966, on reorganisation of states, Kullu became a district of Himachal Pradesh.

Kullu district is spread over an area of 5503 sq km and has a population of 3,81,571. Kullu is connected by Indian Airlines, Trans Bharat Aviation and Jagson flights with Delhi & Shimla. The airport is at Bhuntar, 10 km from Kullu. The nearest convenient rail heads are Kalka, Chandigarh and Pathankot on from where Kullu can be reached by road.

Climate: Winter can be quite cold. Snowfall generally occurs during December and January. During this period, most of the parts of the Kullu remain under cover of snow. But the snow does not remain on the ground for a long time. The average rain fall is 80 cm. Max temperature is 38.8° C and minimum is 5.2° C in winter.

Kullu, the headquarters of the district, is situated at an altitude of 1200 m on the confluence of Sarvary rivulet and Beas river. Though it is somewhat warm during June and early July, but for the rest of the year provides a delightful and healthy climate.

Manali (1950 m) is one of the most attractive tourist spot of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is synonymous with streams and birdsong, forests and orchards and grandeur of snow-capped mountains. Manali is the starting point of an ancient trade route which crosses the Rohtang and Baralacha passes, and runs via Lahaul and Ladakh to Kashmir while divergent road connects it with Spiti. Now the motor link have been provided up to Leh in Jammu & Kashmir, Pangi valley in Chamba district and Kaza of Lahaul & Spiti. There are regular bus services to these places from Manali during summer season. It is situated at a distance of 45 km from Kullu.

Rohtang Pass is one of the most popular passes. It is about 3,980 m above sea level. It provides throughout the whole distance, a charming variety of scenery. The length of the pass is about 1 km and has served as the route for many centuries for trade with Lahaul, Ladakh and to far away countries in Central Asia. The road from Manali to Keylong passes over this pass which is 51 km and the crest of the Rohtang pass affords a wide spread panorama of the Himalayas.

Solang nullah is a splendid valley between Manali and Kothi and offers views of glaciers and snow caped mountains. The nearest glacier from Manali is in this valley. It is about 13 km from Manali and one can go there either by jeep or by bus upto Palchan a village from where a jeepable road branches off to the left. Good skiing slopes are also available here which are famous for summer skiing.

Manikaran, nestling in the Parbati valley, is famous for its hot springs. Manikaran (1829 m) is situated 40 km from Kullu. Rocks surrounding the hot springs are uncomfortably hot, while the temperature of the water is above boiling point. Rice can be cooked if placed in a muslin bag or tied up in cloth and thrown into the hot water pool. The water of the springs is said to have many health benefits. Due to Raghunathjee temple and Gurudwara, Manikaran is a favorite resort of Hindu and Sikh pilgrims.

Naggar (1760 m), on the left bank of the Beas and 300 m above the river, is 27 km from Kullu. Naggar was the headquarter of the state until the capital was transferred to Kullu by Raja Jagat Singh. A massive castle belonging to the Rajas of Kullu still exists here. The castle now converted into a tourist lodge is built on a steep eminence overlooking the valley. It is supposed to have been built during the reign of Raha Sidh Singh with stones brought from Baragarh fort on the opposite of the valley. Above the castle a road leads to Hall. This beautiful house belonged to the late Professor Nicholas Roerich, a illustrious artist of international repute.