Pooh, Himachal Pradesh

Wake up to serene views of the multicoloured houses along the mountain slope at a height of 8,736 feet. To admire the village’s rich culture, head to the ancient temple of Lotsaba-bai-lha-khang to pay your respects to Buddha. To satiate your thirst for an adventure, grab your binoculars and hike to the verdant grasslands nearby to see birds like Long-tailed Shrike and White-capped Bunting. 

Believed to be an important trading centre in the 11th century, Pooh Village currently has a population of about 1200 people. Whether you want a laid-back holiday in the calm environs of nature or wish to take a hike in the mountain forests, Pooh Village is perfect for all travellers.

• Pooh is a panoramic town in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, known for its apricot orchards and almond trees.
• The village’s picture-perfect landscape features dozens of multicoloured houses along the mountain slopes at 8,736 feet.
• Also called Spuwa, Pooh village has captured the essence of Tibetan culture since the 11th century when it was considered an important trading centre.
• Visit the ancient temple of Lotsaba-bai-lha-khang, dedicated to Buddha to admire its fascinating murals and wooden columns.
• Indulge in birdwatching and capture glimpses of the Long-tailed Shrike, White-capped Bunting and Streaked Laughingthrush in the lush grasslands of Pooh village.