Kullu’s cultural landscape is deeply intertwined with its spiritual traditions and high-altitude climate.
* **Handloom Weaving:** Kullu is famous for its intricate, geometrically patterned shawls, which hold a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The craft is passed down through generations. * **Nati Dance:** The traditional folk dance of the region, performed in vibrant traditional attire to the tune of local instruments like the *dhol*, *nagara*, and *shehnai*. In 2015, Kullu Nati entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest folk dance. * **Heritage:** The valley's architecture features the traditional *Kath-Kuni* style, an interlocking technique using wood and stone without mortar, designed to withstand earthquakes.
