RAISON - TRAVEL INFO
Adventure / Trekking
Distance (From Kullu Bus Station): 13.5 Kms
Commonly Visited From: Kullu Bus Station
Trip Duration (From Kullu Bus Station, Including Travel): 2 Hours
Transportation Options: Bus / Cab
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 13.5 km from Kullu, 14 km from Naggar and 27 km from Manali, Raison is a small cluster of villages on the banks of Beas River which has vast camping grounds maintained by Himachal Pradesh Tourism.
Situated at an altitude of 1433 m, Raison is well known for its camping sites and white-water river rafting. Numerous apple orchards and fruit gardens of plums and apricots add to the natural beauty of the place. Apart from the nature, Raison is famous for adventure activities like rafting, trekking, mountain climbing and river crossing etc.
By the end of the winter season, in the month of March, the whole region becomes colorful with blooming flowers. This place is also famous as rural centre of AIIMS where summer camps for various ophthalmological diseases are held every year.
At the camping sites, there are about 14 tourist huts, which require advance booking through the Kullu Tourist Office. These wooden huts are built along the banks of the Beas River.
During winter the temperature falls down to 1-2°C and the summer weather is pleasant and enjoyable.
