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If you’re already near the river, the Hotel Kullu Valley A River Facing Boutique Hotel is only about 4 km away and gives you instant access to the wide river bend in the Kullu Valley. From there you can walk out to the pine lined banks for a close up of the riparian flora, then drive to the pass near Bir Billing by late afternoon for a silhouette of the snow capped peaks against the calm water. The October light is usually soft, so a neutral density filter can help you balance the bright river and the darker mountain backdrop.