Jagatsukh Ancient Temples of Himachal

Jagatsukh Ancient Temples of Himachal

GAURI SHANKAR KULLU

Jagatsukh the erstwhile capital of Kullu, is one of the biggest villages in Kullu district located 6 km south of Manali and is known to serve as excellent base for trekking. This beautiful hamlet is dotted with numerous old temples built with Shikhara style. Shiva temple is the main attraction of the village. The Jagatsukh Shiva Temple is an ancient temple built during the 8th century. It is best to visit the place during May to October and it will take around 2 to 3 hours to explore the region. Quaintly located guest houses, fruit orchards and the annual Chachohli Jatra Festival are some attractions that too helped the village craft a place for itself in any tourist holiday circuit. Gaurishankar and the Chatet-roofed temple are some of the nearby attractions which are also worth visiting.

How to Reach

By Road: It is well connected by road from Chandigarh and Delhi. Regular buses, coaches and taxies ply from Delhi and Chandigarh.

By Train: The nearest rail head is Chandigarh which is 320 km away.

By Air: The nearest airport is Bhunter which is about 50 km and 10 Km beyond Kullu.

Gaurishankar Temple

Dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, Gaurishankar Temple is an ancient stone temple located at Dashal village in Kullu District and is 8 km from Manali. A veritable showpiece in a tranquil setting, this Shaivite temple dates back to 12th century AD and is a fine specimen of the “Shikhara Style”, a rare form of architecture in this part of the country.

  Manu Temple

This is dedicated to the sage Manu. Just near the Hadimba Temple flows the Manalsu river, that culminates in the main Beas river. Across the Manalsu river is the original village of Manali that houses the ancient temple of the sage Manu. Manali itself is named after Manu, who is said to have dwelt here.

 Jagatsukh Shiva Temple

Jagatsukh Shiva Temple is a Shikhara style shrine situated at Jagatsukh, which is 6 km from Manali, in Himachal Pradesh. Built around the early 8th century, it has a tri-ratha sanctum roofed by a Shikhara. The temple is of similar architecture as that of the Naresar group of temples.