Banjar is a town in Kullu district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is a part of the Seraj region that extends from Jalori pass to Shikari Devi in Janjehli. The Tirthan valley is also a part of the Banjar region with Banjar town being the main marketplace in Tirthan Valley. Tirthan River is a major river of Banjar along with the tributary Pushpabhad flowing from Jalori pass through Jibhi. It is located at the confluence of these two rivers. Banjar is one of the tehsils of the Kullu district. 'Banjar mela ' is the prominent fair of Banjar valley. A dialect of Kullavi called Seraji is spoken here and the people are also called Serajis. There are many tourist spots in Banjar, these are Tirthan valley, chehni fort for Shringa Rishi, Bahu village, jibhi valley, Balu temple, etc. In 2020, Tirthan Valley is considered to be one of the most underrated tourist spots of Himachal Pradesh

Language

Hindi, English, Punjabi are spoken and understood by those engaged in tourism. Locals speak Pahari.

Clothing Essentials

Tourists are advised to carry cotton clothing in summer, light woollen in spring and autumn and heavy woollen in winter.