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Offbeat Alert: Here's Why You Should Visit This Hidden Gem In Himachal Pradesh This Winter

Those who are keen to live a slower pace of life, one that is more attuned to the ways of the living world and in conversation with other living creatures, will find Pulga to be a rejuvenating getaway. Here's what you should know about the village

One of Pulga’s biggest draws are its extensive forest trails, which draw many trekkers and nature lovers in the spring and summer Photo: Mrinmoy Goswami/Shutterstock
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Hidden in the Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh lies a small village known for its stunning landscapes, apple farms and starry nights—Pulga. The fact that getting to Pulga requires setting off on foot means that this charming place is miles away from the crowds and noise of city life. Those who are keen to live a slower pace of life, one that is more attuned to the ways of the living world and in conversation with other living creatures, will find the village to be a rejuvenating getaway. You won’t be fully cut off from the rest of the world, though; the region has excellent phone and internet connectivity.