I am living and working full-time in the Kullu Valley nearby the famous town of Naggar ... exactly halfway between Kullu and Manali. This area is called the "Switzerland of India" ... with snow capped mountain peaks for 6 months of the year and a lush valley with the river Beas flowing through it! Known for its apples, the area has wonderful hiking tracks and the locals are a mixture of Paharis, Lahaulis and Ladakhis.