- Raison, Himachal Pradesh
Raison is a stopover which has vast camping grounds maintained by
Himachal Pradesh Tourism.General Information
Raison is a small cluster of villages on the banks of Bias river abour 12 km north of Kulu. It is famous for camping sites and starting point for white water rafting on Bias river. Recently a minreal water unit by "Catch" has been set up here. It is said that the mineral water is pure spring water and bottled after sterilisation. This place is also famous for rural centre of Rajendra Prasad National Ophthalmology Centre (AIIMS) where summer camps for various ophthalmological diseases are held every year.
*Type:- stopover.
*Climate :-In winters the temperature falls down to about 1-2 degree celsius and summers are pleasant.
*Height :- 1435m.Access
* Distance from
Kullu :- 12km. (on Manali highway).
* Distance from Manali:- 29km.
* Distance fromDelhi :- 575km.
* Distance fromShimla :- 232km.
* Nearest broad gauge railhead:- 292km. (Chandigarh )
* Airport:- 22km. (Kullu Airport) [ [http://www.himachaltourism.gov.in Himachal Tourism Department] ]References
External links
* [http://www.hptdc.gov.in Himachal Tourism Dep. Co.]
* [http://www.himachaltourism.nic.in Himachal Tourism Department India]
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