Lush apple farms, mist and snow make Fagu in Himachal Pradesh beautiful

Fagu, a picturesque village in Himachal Pradesh, is an ideal travel destination for a person who yearns for an escape from the rigours of city life. It is a place of mist-covered valleys, luscious apple orchards, hill slopes where beautiful as well as rare flowers grow in abundance and a pleasant mist soothes your mind and body.

A quiet and peaceful village in the mountains, Fagu is located at an altitude of 2,500 m above sea level. It is a magical place, being immersed in either mist or snow around the year. Being high up in the hills, the village is also close to the clouds and one can even enjoy the feeling of walking through them. It is believed that Fagu earned its name from the local word for mist.

Fagu’s landscape comprises snow-covered hills, forests with thickly-growing trees and green fields. Among the biggest attractions of the village is the extensive apple-growing area and the sight of ripe red apples hanging from the trees is amazing. Potato is also cultivated widely in Fagu.  

Moreover, the region is rich in wildlife and visitors may come across snow leopards, yaks and horses. Spared of industrialisation, Fagu’s nature is unspoiled and offers an unforgettable experience for travellers.

Trekking, skiing

Visitors to Fagu can engage in adventure activities such as trekking and skiing.

A trek along charming paths through snow-capped mountains and amazing greenery offers stunning views. During winter, snow covers the entire Fagu region and makes it an ideal spot for skiing. Also, the surrounding landscape takes on a magical appearance during the cold season.  

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