Naggar is known for its castle and its art gallery, but many visitors never look uphill. A short way above the town, Chachogi sits among apple orchards on the slope, with houses spread between fields and cedar and a view over the Beas valley.
There is no famous attraction here, and that is the point. Chachogi is a village you walk through.
Where it is
Chachogi lies near Naggar on the left side of the Beas. It is a few kilometres from the town, reached by a village road, and it can also be walked from the neighbouring village of Rumsu. Many travellers combine both in a single day.
What you will find
- Orchards and fields. Apple trees and terraced fields cover the slope, and the village changes with each season.
- A village temple. Visitors mention a wooden temple in the traditional Kath Kuni style. Treat it with respect and follow village guidance.
- Seasonal festival. The Fagli festival is celebrated in the village in late winter or early spring, when local deities are honoured with music and dance.
- Views. On clear days you can see snow peaks above the Parvati valley and the town of Kullu below.
A bit of Naggar history
Naggar was the capital of the Kullu kingdom for centuries before the capital moved to Sultanpur. The old castle, now a heritage property, and the temples around it show what that time looked like. In the 20th century the painter Nicholas Roerich settled here and made Naggar known to the wider world.
How to visit
- By road. Reach it from Naggar by a village road. Ask locally about the current state of the road.
- On foot. A walk between Chachogi and Rumsu is a pleasant half-day with views.
- Winter. The village gets snow in winter, which makes the roads and paths slippery. Plan carefully.
Be a good guest
This is a working village, not a showpiece. Keep to paths, ask before photographing people or homes, buy something small from local shops and carry your waste back out. Some community projects around Naggar welcome volunteers, so ask in Naggar if you want to give time.
Walk the Naggar side with us
The Chandrakhani Pass trek starts from Naggar through Rumsu and ends in Malana.