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{{Infobox settlement<br />
| name = Pulga<br />
| native_name = पुल्गा<br />
| native_name_lang = hi<br />
| settlement_type = Village<br />
| image_skyline = Pulga Himachal.jpg<br />
| caption = View of Pulga village in [[Parvati Valley]]<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|31|59|43|N|77|26|23|E|display=inline,title|region:IN}}<br />
| elevation_m = 2210<br />
| elevation_ft = 7250<br />
| population_total = <!-- add if sourced --><br />
| population_as_of = <!-- year --><br />
| timezone = IST<br />
| utc_offset = +5:30<br />
| postal_code_type = PIN<br />
| postal_code = 175105<br />
}}<br />
'''Pulga''' (Hindi: '''पुल्गा''') is a small village in the [[Parvati Valley]], [[Kullu district|Kullu District]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], India, known for its scenic beauty, traditional wooden houses, and tranquil atmosphere. Located at an altitude of 2,210 meters (7,250 feet), it is a popular destination for backpackers and trekkers seeking an offbeat retreat in the [[Himalayas]].<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
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[[File:Pulga.jpg|thumb|Pulga]]<br />
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Pulga is situated approximately 3 km from Barshaini, accessible only by a 15–40-minute trek across the [[Parvati River (Himachal Pradesh)|Parvati River]]. It lies near the villages of [[Kalga, Himachal Pradesh|Kalga]] and Tulga, forming a trio of settlements in the Parvati Valley. The village is surrounded by dense deodar forests, known locally as the Fairy Forest, and offers panoramic views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks, including [[Chanderkhani|Chandrakhani]] and [[Deo Tibba|Deotibba]]. Its coordinates are approximately 32.043°N, 77.383°E, and it falls within the postal code 175105.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=O. T. |date=2024-11-19 |title=7 Offbeat Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh To Escape The Delhi Pollution |url=https://www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations/india/7-offbeat-places-to-visit-in-himachal-pradesh-to-escape-the-delhi-pollution |access-date=2025-08-19 |website=Outlook Traveller |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=India Builds Asia's Longest Mountain Water Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh, To Generate Over 1500 MW of Electricity |url=https://www.news18.com/india/india-builds-asias-longest-mountain-water-tunnel-in-himachal-pradesh-to-generate-over-1500-mw-of-electricity-9049686.html |access-date=2025-08-19 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-04-23 |title=10 Fun facts about Pulga, Himachal Pradesh ~ The Land of Wanderlust |url=https://thelandofwanderlust.com/10-facts-pulga-himachal-pradesh/ |access-date=2025-08-19 |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== In popular culture ==<br />
Pulga has been featured in travel media, including articles in ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' and ''[[Outlook Media|Outlook Traveller]]'', which highlight its role as a "hidden gem" in the Parvati Valley.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Villages in Kullu district]]<br />
[[Category:Villages in Himachal Pradesh]]<br />
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