Banjar
City in Himachal Pradesh, India
Overview
Banjar is a small Himalayan town set in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, India, known for its lush landscapes and proximity to the Great Himalayan National Park. With its mix of lively bazaars and tranquil villages, Banjar serves as both a cultural stop and a gateway to unspoiled nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Himachal Pradesh
Population
1,414
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
31.64°, 77.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
56
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
28
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$382
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$90
Cashless
25
English
22
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
1.9°C
Record High
30.3°C
Record Low
-16.8°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
1004 mm
Internet Speed
206 Mbps
Upload
153 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KUU
Distance
32 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.