{"id":989558,"date":"2026-08-14T00:05:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T18:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/?p=989558"},"modified":"2026-08-14T00:05:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T18:35:20","slug":"kullu-dussehra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/hi\/kullu-dussehra\/","title":{"rendered":"Kullu Dussehra 2026: Dates, Dhalpur Guide &amp; Travel Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Festival\",\n  \"name\": \"International Kullu Dussehra Festival 2026\",\n  \"startDate\": \"2026-10-20\",\n  \"endDate\": \"2026-10-26\",\n  \"description\": \"Kullu Dussehra is a world-famous week-long cultural and religious festival celebrated at Dhalpur Maidan in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Beginning on Vijayadashami, the festival brings together hundreds of local deities from across the Kullu Valley in honour of Lord Raghunath. 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Unlike Dussehra celebrations in many other parts of India, the festivities in Kullu begin on Vijayadashami and bring together local deities, traditional processions, cultural performances and centuries-old rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">District Kullu says the festival begins on Vijya Dashmi and lasts for one week. The Ministry of Tourism identifies Dhalpur Maidan, Kullu Valley as the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 2026, the Himachal Pradesh Government holiday calendar places Dussehra on <strong>20 October 2026<\/strong>. Because District Kullu says Kullu Dussehra begins on Vijya Dashmi and lasts for a week, the <strong>best-supported planning window is 20\u201326 October 2026<\/strong>. That is a planning inference, however, not a locally notified 2026 festival date range. The District Kullu Fairs &amp; Festivals listing currently has no dedicated 2026 Kullu Dussehra event item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also an official-source conflict. The Ministry of Tourism&#8217;s dedicated Kullu Dussehra page currently shows <strong>15 October 2026<\/strong>, while its general Dussehra page shows <strong>Tuesday, 20 October 2026<\/strong> and includes Dhalpur Maidan among the venues. Do not use the 15 October field for non-refundable bookings unless District Administration Kullu or the International Dussehra Festival Committee subsequently confirms it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Are the 2026 Festival Dates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devotees-gathering-during-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Kullu-Valley-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devotees-gathering-during-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Kullu-Valley-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devotees-gathering-during-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Kullu-Valley-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devotees-gathering-during-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Kullu-Valley-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devotees-gathering-during-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Kullu-Valley-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devotees-gathering-during-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Kullu-Valley-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devotees-gathering-during-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Kullu-Valley-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devotees-gathering-during-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Kullu-Valley-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What most tourists get wrong is assuming Kullu follows a festival calendar where Dussehra marks the finish. District Kullu says the local festival begins on Vijya Dashmi, so that assumption can put you in Kullu for the wrong part of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Kullu Dussehra festival guide therefore treats the date, programme and access plan as booking decisions, not decorative details. If you are building a longer Himachal trip, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/himachal-trip-itinerary-planner\/\">plan your Himachal itinerary<\/a> around the confirmed festival dates once the local notice settles them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Himachal Pradesh Government&#8217;s 2026 holiday list places Dussehra on <strong>20 October 2026<\/strong>. District Kullu gives the stable rule that Kullu Dussehra begins on Vijya Dashmi and lasts for a week. The previous official state announcement for 2025 described International Kullu Dussehra as running from 2 October to 8 October 2025, which is consistent with that seven-calendar-day pattern. On that basis, <strong>20\u201326 October 2026 is the strongest provisional window available for planning today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not yet the same thing as an official 2026 Kullu Dussehra notification. The current District Kullu Fairs &amp; Festivals page lists the Pipal Jatra Fair 2026 and older Kullu Dussehra material, including the 2024 festival, but no dedicated 2026 Kullu Dussehra item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Tourism adds a reason for caution: its dedicated Kullu page shows 15 October 2026, while its broader Dussehra page shows 20 October 2026. The state government&#8217;s own holiday calendar also uses 20 October. Until District Administration Kullu or the festival committee publishes its 2026 notice, treat <strong>20\u201326 October as provisional rather than formally notified<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a fixed-date trip, wait for the responsible local authority to confirm the festival window before making a booking that cannot be changed. That is especially important for non-refundable rooms, bus tickets tied to a narrow itinerary, and any plan that depends on being present for the opening procession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Kullu Dussehra 2026: What We Can Confirm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Decorated-chariots-and-religious-rituals-during-Kullu-Dussehra-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Decorated-chariots-and-religious-rituals-during-Kullu-Dussehra-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Decorated-chariots-and-religious-rituals-during-Kullu-Dussehra-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Decorated-chariots-and-religious-rituals-during-Kullu-Dussehra-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Decorated-chariots-and-religious-rituals-during-Kullu-Dussehra-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Decorated-chariots-and-religious-rituals-during-Kullu-Dussehra-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Decorated-chariots-and-religious-rituals-during-Kullu-Dussehra-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Decorated-chariots-and-religious-rituals-during-Kullu-Dussehra-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Tourism identifies Dhalpur Maidan in Kullu Valley as the festival venue. District Kullu says the festival lasts for a week, while the official Kullu Dussehra site describes hundreds of village deities gathering at Dhalpur for the week-long festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historical background goes back to the 17th century, with official tourism material linking the tradition to King Jagat Singh and Lord Raghunath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep that context in perspective. For planning, the key point is that the festival starts on Vijya Dashmi rather than treating that day as the end of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not build a day-by-day plan from an unofficial 2026 schedule. No official 2026 programme with event-by-event timings was available in the District Kullu or official festival material verified for this update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens at Dhalpur Maidan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-cultural-festival-surrounded-by-Himalayan-mountains-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-cultural-festival-surrounded-by-Himalayan-mountains-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-cultural-festival-surrounded-by-Himalayan-mountains-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-cultural-festival-surrounded-by-Himalayan-mountains-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-cultural-festival-surrounded-by-Himalayan-mountains-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-cultural-festival-surrounded-by-Himalayan-mountains-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-cultural-festival-surrounded-by-Himalayan-mountains-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-cultural-festival-surrounded-by-Himalayan-mountains-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official tourism and festival material describes processions and the gathering of hundreds of village deities at Dhalpur during the festival period. That gives you the broad cultural shape without pretending that the exact 2026 order of events is already settled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Rath procession is a central planning point because your arrival time can affect both what you see and how easily you approach Dhalpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official Kullu Dussehra Rath Procession page describes the Day-1 ritual sequence. It says the deities proceed towards Raghunathji in the morning and that the rites preceding the appearance of Raghunathji are completed <strong>by afternoon<\/strong>. It does <strong>not<\/strong> publish a clock-time start for the Rath procession, and I found no official 2026 Day-1 road-closure or drop-off cutoff. Therefore an exact 2026 Rath start time, public-arrival time and vehicle cutoff should not yet be published as fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That field check matters for families and seniors more than a generic statement about crowds. A useful visit plan needs the actual standing conditions, toilet access and movement pattern at the time people gather for the main procession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 2026 Programme: Confirmed Facts and Missing Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Crowds-celebrating-Kullu-Dussehra-in-the-scenic-Kullu-Valley-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Crowds-celebrating-Kullu-Dussehra-in-the-scenic-Kullu-Valley-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Crowds-celebrating-Kullu-Dussehra-in-the-scenic-Kullu-Valley-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Crowds-celebrating-Kullu-Dussehra-in-the-scenic-Kullu-Valley-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Crowds-celebrating-Kullu-Dussehra-in-the-scenic-Kullu-Valley-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Crowds-celebrating-Kullu-Dussehra-in-the-scenic-Kullu-Valley-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Crowds-celebrating-Kullu-Dussehra-in-the-scenic-Kullu-Valley-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Crowds-celebrating-Kullu-Dussehra-in-the-scenic-Kullu-Valley-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The confirmed framework is simple: the festival begins on Vijya Dashmi, lasts a week and centres on Dhalpur. For 2026, the Himachal Pradesh holiday calendar places Dussehra on 20 October, making 20\u201326 October the best-supported provisional festival window. The unconfirmed part is the locally notified 2026 programme and the clock time for the Rath Yatra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official festival site&#8217;s Rath Procession page provides the traditional sequence but no exact clock time, and the District Kullu Fairs &amp; Festivals feed currently contains no 2026 Kullu Dussehra programme. Older schedule material should not be republished as a 2026 timetable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not build a tight sightseeing day around an unofficial schedule copied from an older year. A change in procession timing or traffic control can alter where your driver can drop you and how much walking you face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Tourism&#8217;s dedicated Kullu event listing currently shows <strong>\u201cTicket: No.\u201d<\/strong> That is reasonable evidence that there is no general festival-admission ticket in the Ministry listing. I found no 2026 District Kullu or festival-committee notice confirming whether every cultural programme, reserved seating area, enclosure or other special activity will also be freely accessible. The safe wording is therefore: <strong>general festival entry is currently listed as ticket-free; special-access arrangements for 2026 are not yet confirmed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Reach Kullu for the Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dhalpur-Maidan-filled-with-visitors-during-Kullu-Dussehra-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dhalpur-Maidan-filled-with-visitors-during-Kullu-Dussehra-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dhalpur-Maidan-filled-with-visitors-during-Kullu-Dussehra-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dhalpur-Maidan-filled-with-visitors-during-Kullu-Dussehra-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dhalpur-Maidan-filled-with-visitors-during-Kullu-Dussehra-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dhalpur-Maidan-filled-with-visitors-during-Kullu-Dussehra-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dhalpur-Maidan-filled-with-visitors-during-Kullu-Dussehra-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dhalpur-Maidan-filled-with-visitors-during-Kullu-Dussehra-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">District Kullu lists Kullu-Manali Airport at Bhuntar, 10 km from Kullu. Treat that as the district&#8217;s proximity figure, not a promised road distance or driving time to your hotel or Dhalpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The district also confirms HRTC connections between Kullu or Manali and major cities. For the actual festival dates, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/online.hrtchp.com\/hrtc_info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official HRTC information and booking system<\/a> rather than copied timetable posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HRTC currently states that advance booking is allowed <strong>60 days ahead<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is an important correction to the online-booking cutoff. HRTC&#8217;s official booking <strong>Terms and Conditions<\/strong> say e-tickets can be booked up to <strong>4 hours<\/strong> before departure from the route&#8217;s originating station. However, HRTC&#8217;s separate <strong>Reservation Procedure<\/strong> page says e-tickets can be booked online up to <strong>1 hour<\/strong> before that departure. Because HRTC&#8217;s own pages conflict, do not publish either late-booking cutoff as an uncontested rule. For a festival trip, book well before the stricter four-hour point and rely on the live booking portal for the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HRTC warns that road conditions, weather and natural calamities can affect arrivals and departures. Its terms also reserve the right to change fares, departure times and cancellation rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kullu Bus Stand advance-reservation counter number currently listed by HRTC is <strong>01902-222728<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Date-specific festival services, fares and seat availability are not yet safe to publish. If the provisional opening date of 20 October proves correct, HRTC&#8217;s 60-day advance window begins on <strong>21 August 2026<\/strong>. Recheck the actual services, departure points, fares and availability after the booking window opens and again after District Kullu confirms the festival dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to fly, the earlier note that the AAI schedule page was inaccessible is now outdated. The Airports Authority of India&#8217;s Kullu-Manali flight-schedule page is available and was last updated on 30 April 2026. AAI explicitly warns that published flight dates and times are tentative and should be verified with the operating airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alliance Air&#8217;s current published schedule lists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Delhi\u2013Kullu and Kullu\u2013Delhi:<\/strong> Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dehradun\u2013Kullu and Kullu\u2013Dehradun:<\/strong> Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kullu\u2013Amritsar and Amritsar\u2013Kullu:<\/strong> Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jaipur\u2013Kullu and Kullu\u2013Jaipur:<\/strong> Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That verifies the <strong>current published network<\/strong>, not guaranteed October operations. Recheck the airline schedule before paying for a festival-date flight, particularly once the local festival dates are formally notified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay for Kullu Dussehra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Festival-procession-at-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Himachal-Pradesh-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Festival-procession-at-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Himachal-Pradesh-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Festival-procession-at-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Himachal-Pradesh-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Festival-procession-at-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Himachal-Pradesh-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Festival-procession-at-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Himachal-Pradesh-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Festival-procession-at-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Himachal-Pradesh-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Festival-procession-at-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Himachal-Pradesh-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Festival-procession-at-Kullu-Dussehra-in-Himachal-Pradesh-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stay decision should revolve around access to Dhalpur, not a hotel name alone. Festival-day drop points, parking controls and walking conditions can matter more than a room that looks close on a map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HPTDC currently lists <strong>The Sarvari<\/strong> and <strong>The Silvermoon<\/strong> in the Kullu\/Shastrinagar area and describes both as a little away from Kullu town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For The Silvermoon, HPTDC&#8217;s current property page labels the hotel <strong>Deluxe<\/strong>, says its tariff is on CP except during May\u2013June when MAP applies, and lists <strong>parking within the premises<\/strong>. The same page provides general property facilities but does not supply a verified 2026 Dussehra-period room rate, taxes, live availability or a reliable festival-day walking time to Dhalpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I could not verify a current official Dussehra-period tariff covering the article&#8217;s requested rate, occupancy, taxes and access variables for either property. Therefore no festival-price comparison or \u201cbest-value\u201d stay recommendation should be added yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not label any stay zone cheaper without current comparable rates. You also should not assume that a Kullu address means easy festival-day vehicle access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travellers considering a wider valley stay can use our <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/destination\/manali\/\">Manali travel guide<\/a> for destination context, but that does not prove Manali works well as a Dussehra base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kullu Dussehra Dhalpur Access, Parking and Arrival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Himachali-culture-and-traditions-showcased-at-Kullu-Dussehra-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Himachali-culture-and-traditions-showcased-at-Kullu-Dussehra-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Himachali-culture-and-traditions-showcased-at-Kullu-Dussehra-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Himachali-culture-and-traditions-showcased-at-Kullu-Dussehra-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Himachali-culture-and-traditions-showcased-at-Kullu-Dussehra-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Himachali-culture-and-traditions-showcased-at-Kullu-Dussehra-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Himachali-culture-and-traditions-showcased-at-Kullu-Dussehra-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Himachali-culture-and-traditions-showcased-at-Kullu-Dussehra-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vehicle access remains the biggest practical uncertainty for a 2026 trip. District Kullu issues location-specific and event-specific parking or traffic controls around Dhalpur, so do not build a Dussehra plan from another event&#8217;s order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There <strong>is<\/strong> a 2026 District Kullu notification dealing with parking and no-parking zones in the Dhalpur\u2013Press Club\/Regional Hospital area. It is dated <strong>5 March 2026<\/strong> and refers to designated paid parking, reserved areas, auto-rickshaw stands and emergency-vehicle parking. It is a general Dhalpur-area notification, not the final International Kullu Dussehra 2026 traffic plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">District Kullu also issued a separate traffic-diversion order for the <strong>Pipal Jatra Fair 2026<\/strong>, covering 25 April to 15 May. That event-specific order must not be reused as the Dussehra traffic plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I found <strong>no final 2026 Kullu Dussehra-specific order<\/strong> in the current District Kullu festival, notification or announcement listings that confirms the festival&#8217;s diversions, no-parking zones, parking fees, public\/private vehicle parking areas or Dhalpur drop points. Those details therefore remain pending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The downside for self-drivers is uncertainty. Until the final Dussehra order and a recent field observation exist, we cannot give self-drivers a confident promise about where they can park or how close they can reach Dhalpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kullu Weather in October: Use Climate Data Correctly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Local-deities-carried-in-procession-during-Kullu-Dussehra-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Local-deities-carried-in-procession-during-Kullu-Dussehra-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Local-deities-carried-in-procession-during-Kullu-Dussehra-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Local-deities-carried-in-procession-during-Kullu-Dussehra-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Local-deities-carried-in-procession-during-Kullu-Dussehra-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Local-deities-carried-in-procession-during-Kullu-Dussehra-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Local-deities-carried-in-procession-during-Kullu-Dussehra-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Local-deities-carried-in-procession-during-Kullu-Dussehra-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India Meteorological Department climatology for Bhuntar Airport uses the 1971\u20132000 period. October has a mean daily minimum of 9.9\u00b0C and a mean daily maximum of 27.9\u00b0C in that historical dataset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same table gives mean October rainfall of 27.9 mm and a mean of 1.9 rainy days. These figures describe a long-term monthly pattern, not the weather you will get during the festival week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/mausam.imd.gov.in\/shimla\/mcdata\/kullu_oct.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official IMD Kullu and Bhuntar October climate data<\/a> to understand the background, then check the actual forecast and warnings close to travel. Do not turn the climatology into a promise about clear skies, rainfall or night temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A festival-week IMD forecast <strong>cannot yet be verified on 12 August 2026<\/strong>. IMD&#8217;s current extended-range page is publishing products for the <strong>next two weeks<\/strong>, including the 6\u201319 August 2026 period. October is far outside that forecast horizon. Check IMD&#8217;s local forecast, district warnings and extended-range products closer to travel instead of adding an October weather prediction now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once District Kullu confirms the dates, you can adjust your wider route with the same caution. A festival day that already includes uncertain traffic should not carry extra transfers simply because a map makes them look easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Eat Near Dhalpur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-with-colourful-local-processions-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-with-colourful-local-processions-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-with-colourful-local-processions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-with-colourful-local-processions-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-with-colourful-local-processions-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-with-colourful-local-processions-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-with-colourful-local-processions-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-with-colourful-local-processions-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a specific local-food lead, the current Zomato listing for <strong>Kullu Food Cafe<\/strong> gives the address as House 148, Lower Dhalpur, Kullu and categorises the outlet as including Himachali food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same current menu still lists <strong>Siddu with Ghee<\/strong> and <strong>Siddu with Chutney<\/strong> under its Kullu Special Local section. That verifies that siddu is currently listed on the outlet&#8217;s online menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What cannot be verified today is whether those dishes will be available during the relevant October festival hours. Menu availability can change. Treat Kullu Food Cafe as a currently verifiable <strong>food lead<\/strong>, and confirm directly on the day rather than promising festival-hour siddu in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat this as a findable food option to confirm before you go, not a finished HimTrails endorsement. That distinction protects you from following a menu listing that may not match festival-day availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tickets, Cost and the Expense You Should Not Pay Blindly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rath-procession-during-the-famous-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rath-procession-during-the-famous-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rath-procession-during-the-famous-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rath-procession-during-the-famous-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rath-procession-during-the-famous-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rath-procession-during-the-famous-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rath-procession-during-the-famous-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rath-procession-during-the-famous-Kullu-Dussehra-festival-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Tourism&#8217;s dedicated Kullu event listing currently shows <strong>\u201cTicket: No.\u201d<\/strong> Its general Dussehra page also shows \u201cTicket: No.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That supports a useful money-saving rule: do not pay someone for supposed general festival admission unless final official 2026 information says a payment applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The limitation is equally important. I found no 2026 local festival notice confirming whether special cultural programmes, reserved seating, enclosures or other controlled areas will all be free. Publish the claim as <strong>\u201cgeneral festival entry is listed as ticket-free\u201d<\/strong>, not \u201ceverything at Kullu Dussehra is free.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your wider Himachal budget after District Kullu confirms the dates, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/himachal-trip-cost-calculator\/\">estimate your Himachal trip cost<\/a> without inventing a festival-specific total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official Help, Safety and Stale-Information Traps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Kullu-Dussehra-celebrations-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Kullu-Dussehra-celebrations-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Kullu-Dussehra-celebrations-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Kullu-Dussehra-celebrations-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Kullu-Dussehra-celebrations-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Kullu-Dussehra-celebrations-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Kullu-Dussehra-celebrations-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Kullu-Dussehra-celebrations-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save official local contacts before you travel. District Kullu lists the Dhalpur Tourist Information Centre at 01902-222349, while the district lists 1077, 108 and 100 for the District Emergency Operations Centre, ambulance services and police respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical safety warning is about stale operational information. A parking order for another Dhalpur event does not become a Dussehra rule just because the place name matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That distinction is especially relevant in 2026. District Kullu has already published a general Dhalpur parking notification and a separate Pipal Jatra traffic order, but neither is the final 2026 Dussehra traffic order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a driver, hotel or social post quotes an old closure or parking arrangement, compare it with the final 2026 district or police order. Follow official restrictions on the day rather than forcing a route because an older guide described it differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For bus travel, the HRTC advance-booking window is useful planning information. HRTC currently says bookings can be made 60 days ahead, but that does not guarantee a particular festival-date service or seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combining the Festival With a Wider Himachal Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-celebration-at-Dhalpur-Maidan-in-Himachal-Pradesh-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-celebration-at-Dhalpur-Maidan-in-Himachal-Pradesh-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-celebration-at-Dhalpur-Maidan-in-Himachal-Pradesh-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-celebration-at-Dhalpur-Maidan-in-Himachal-Pradesh-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-celebration-at-Dhalpur-Maidan-in-Himachal-Pradesh-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-celebration-at-Dhalpur-Maidan-in-Himachal-Pradesh-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-celebration-at-Dhalpur-Maidan-in-Himachal-Pradesh-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-celebration-at-Dhalpur-Maidan-in-Himachal-Pradesh-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the festival as the fixed point and add nearby destinations only after the official dates, transport and Dhalpur access plan make sense. This protects the day you came for instead of squeezing it between extra transfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Parvati Valley is part of your plan, our <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/destination\/kasol\/\">Kasol travel guide<\/a> can help you decide whether it belongs before or after Kullu. Do not use that destination page as evidence for a festival-day transfer time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a quieter extension elsewhere in the district, our <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/destination\/tirthan-valley\/\">Tirthan Valley travel guide<\/a> gives destination context. Keep the connection flexible until the official festival window is clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are ready for booking support after District Kullu confirms the core festival details, our <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/himachal-pradesh-tour-packages\/\">Himachal Pradesh tour packages<\/a> can help with the wider transport-and-stay plan. 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The official Kullu festival dates have not yet been formally announced.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q2 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">How many days does Kullu Dussehra last?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Kullu Dussehra lasts seven days, beginning on Vijaya Dashami. If it starts on 20 October 2026, it would run through 26 October.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q3 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Where is Kullu Dussehra held?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Kullu Dussehra is held at Dhalpur Maidan (Dhalpur Ground) in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q4 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">How early can I book an HRTC bus?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">HRTC currently allows advance bus reservations up to 60 days before travel. Festival-period seats may sell out quickly.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q5 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">What happens during Kullu Dussehra celebrations?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Kullu Dussehra features deity processions, the Rath Yatra, cultural performances and gatherings of hundreds of village deities at Dhalpur. The detailed 2026 programme is yet to be announced.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q6 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Is Kullu Dussehra free to attend?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">General entry to Kullu Dussehra is currently listed as free. Charges may apply to certain special programmes, seating areas or activities.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q7 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">What is the nearest airport to Kullu?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">The nearest airport is Kullu-Manali Airport at Bhuntar, about 10 km from Kullu.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q8 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Can I reach Kullu by HRTC bus?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Yes. HRTC buses connect Kullu with major cities and towns. Check festival-date schedules and fares when the 60-day booking window opens.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<!-- Q9 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Where should I stay for Kullu Dussehra?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">For convenient access, consider hotels in or near Kullu and Dhalpur. HPTDC options include The Sarvari and The Silvermoon; 2026 festival rates should be checked closer to the dates.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<!-- Q10 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">What is Kullu weather like in October?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">October in the Kullu-Bhuntar area is generally cool and relatively dry. Historical Bhuntar averages are about 9.9\u00b0C minimum and 27.9\u00b0C maximum, with limited rainfall.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<!-- Q11 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Are there parking or traffic restrictions during Kullu Dussehra?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Dussehra-specific traffic and parking restrictions for 2026 have not yet been announced. Expect temporary diversions, no-parking zones and access controls around Dhalpur during the festival.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<!-- Q12 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">What is special about Kullu Dussehra?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" 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