Village · Parvati Valley · Kullu · 2,350 m

Pulga — the complete village guide

Pulga sits opposite Kalga above Barshaini, best known for the Fairy Forest — a mossy pine grove behind the village. The village is quieter than Kalga, with 5–6 homestays and no shops. Great for a 2-3 day disconnect.

"Deep silence, forest walks, off-grid feel."

Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Snowed-in Dec–Feb.
Nearest road-head
Barshaini (1.5 km)
Mobile network
BSNL only. No mobile data in most homestays.
Stays
Simba Café, Fairy Forest Café, Pulga Homestay. ₹500–1,500.

How to reach Pulga

Nearest road-head: Barshaini (1.5 km). From there: 1.5 km walk (25 min). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Kasol (16 km).

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Kasol16 km1 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Kullu47 km1 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Manali50 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Mandi90 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Shimla163 km5 hrs2,8003,5004,300Route
Dharamshala163 km5 hrs2,8003,5004,300Route
Chandigarh242 km7 hrs4,1005,1006,400Route
Delhi589 km18 hrs10,50013,10016,300Route

Things to do in Pulga

  • Fairy Forest — 20 min walk from the village
  • Views of Kalga across the valley
  • Kheerganga trailhead nearby
  • Very few tourists even in peak
  • Wooden homes with slate roofs

Practical tips before you go

Frequently asked questions