About Nirmand

Nirmand is a village located in the taluk of Nirmand, of district Kullu, in the state of Himachal Pradesh of India. Nirmand is 2nd largest village in Himachal Pradesh, India and Name of Assembly Constituency. It is the headquarters of Nirmand subdivision and Nirmand Block of District Kullu of Himachal Pradesh. Overlooking the Sutlej valley in the lesser-known Seraj region of Kullu district, and about 150 km from Shimla and 17 km from Rampur, is the large Nirmand village. This village has been in existence since the early Vedic period, making it one of the oldest rural settlements in India. A number of ancient stone and wooden temples dating back to the 6th and the 7th centuries A.D. speak of Nirmands religious and historical importance. For this reason it is often called the "Kashi of the Himalayas."