In which division of the Himalayas is the famous valley of Kullu located?

The correct answer is Himachal . Key Points The Kullu Valley is a broad, open valley in India , specifically located in the State of Himachal Pradesh . It is formed by the Beas River between the town of Manali and Largi . Geographically, it belongs to the Himachal (or Lesser ) Himalayas division. This mountain range is situated between the Great Himalayas to the north and the Shiwalik range to the south. The valley is famously known as the "Valley of the Gods" because of the numerous local deities ( Devtas ) and temples found throughout the region, such as the Hadimba Devi Temple . The elevation of the Kullu Valley ranges from approximately 1,279 meters to 2,050 meters above sea level, providing a temperate climate suitable for apple orchards . The valley is sandwiched between the Pir Panjal range and the Dhauladhar range, which are prominent sub-ranges of the Lesser Himalayas . Additional Information Kumaun Himalayas: This division of the Himalayas lies between the Satluj River and the Kali River in the State of Uttarakhand . It includes famous peaks like Nanda Devi and Trishul , but Kullu is not located here. Nepal Himalayas: This section stretches between the Kali River and the Teesta River . It covers a distance of about 800 kilometers and contains the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga . Assam Himalayas: Located in the eastern part of India , this division lies between the Teesta River and the Dihang River ( Brahmaputra ). It covers parts of Sikkim , Assam , and Arunachal Pradesh . Himachal (Lesser) Himalayas Characteristics: This range has an average altitude of 3,700 to 4,500 meters and a width of roughly 50 kilometers . It is highly compressed and altered, consisting of highly rugged topography . The Himalayas are longitudinally divided based on river valleys : Punjab Himalayas (between Indus and Satluj ), Kumaun , Nepal , and Assam . Kullu falls within the broad category of the Himachal section of the Western Himalayas . Important Points The Great Himalayan National Park , a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014 , is located in the Kullu region. It is known for its high biodiversity and endangered species like the Western Tragopan . The Rohtang Pass , at an altitude of 3,978 meters , is a crucial mountain pass that connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti valleys. The Beas River , the lifeline of the valley, originates from Beas Kund near Manali and flows for about 470 kilometers before joining the Satluj River . The economy of the region is driven by Tourism , Agriculture , and Handloom industries. The Kullu Shawl is a famous Geographical Indication (GI) tagged product of this valley. The Kullu Dussehra is a festival of international fame celebrated in the month of October at the Dhalpur Maidan , attracting thousands of tourists.