Pulga Village

Pulga Village is a small traditional settlement located at an altitude of 2,210 meters in the Parvati Valley, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh. Situated on the left bank of the Parvati River above Barshaini, it is accessible only by a 30 to 40-minute trek from the nearest roadhead. The village is known for its traditional wooden Kath-Kuni architecture, apple orchards, and the nearby Fairy Forest, a dense deodar grove. It serves as a quiet retreat for trekkers and backpackers seeking an offbeat Himalayan experience.

Visitors can expect a remote mountain environment with no direct road access, requiring a hike uphill through forest trails from Barshaini. The village features traditional wooden houses, apple orchards, and basic homestay accommodations with intermittent electricity. Key experiences include walking through the dense Fairy Forest, visiting the central Narayan temple, and enjoying panoramic views of Himalayan peaks like Chandrakhani and Deotibba. Facilities are minimal; there are no ATMs or medical shops, and mobile network connectivity is patchy.

Historically a quiet agricultural settlement known for apple orchards, Pulga has evolved over the last two decades into a destination for international travelers while retaining its traditional pace and architecture.

The village maintains traditional Himachali culture with Kath-Kuni style wooden homes and a central Narayan temple where locals gather in the evenings. The adjacent Fairy Forest holds local spiritual significance, believed by some to be inhabited by spirits.