Kullu (Bhuntar) has a airport which is connected to the larger cities like Chandigarh and New Delhi. MDLR,Kingfisher and AirIndia(domestic) fly Delhi to Kullu. Luxury Buses are available everyday from Chanderlok Building, Janpath, Delhi, charges are approx. Rs.1000. Where as from ISBT State owned transport buses are running. Deluxe, Semi-Deluxe and Ordinary buses are running at much cheaper rates then private owned. Local tourism buses are available from all inter-state Bus Terminals in North Kullu is the famous international destination among national and foreign tourists,people are coming here from almost every part of the world.Kullu is also famous for international Dussehra festival.Major source of income of Kullu is Tourism and agriculture.Among tourists major visiting places around Kullu are Manali and Manikaran.Local Language of Kullu is Pahari.
There is a intra-town bus-system, which will take you to all the important places at very nominal prices . Also local taxis can be hired easily .
If planning for some trekking up the mountain, don't forget to hire local guide. As the local customs and laws are quite strict and you land up in trouble if unknowingly you offended any of their laws. Even touching their property or temple or trespassing can also be considered an offend of their laws and can sometimes at least attract some fine of few hundred to few thousand rupees.
Buy only from reputed shops. Preferably from Bhuttico. They have fixed prices and have some discount during Dushera festival. They can also allow you to exchange the items purchased from any of their stores without any problem. Item purchased from Kullu can be exchanged from Bhuttico store in Delhi.
Else where you have to bargain and u don't get any guarantee of the item purchased.
Must buy fruits from Kullu. They are cheap and fresh too.
If you're looking to stay for a month or more, you'll do well to be away from the main Manali Road.