Pekhri village lies at approx 2100 m in the eco-zone of the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) and is accessible by a dirt road from Gushaini. It is a traditional Himachal village that appears to be hanging on a mountain amid the lush greenery.
Pekhri village was connected via a road for the first time in 2011; there is a camping ground in Pekhri for travellers and lovers of outdoors. Pekhri is also the starting point for the 2-3 day trek to Rangathar and beyond. The village is also a stopover for the villages of Tirthan Valley; the other villages you must visit around Pekhri are Tinder, Nahin, Ropa, Shalinga and Talinga.
The road from Gushaini climbs almost 15 hairpin bends to reach Pekhri. To reach the old village, there are steps that will lead you to the wooden houses. There is also a bus service to Pekhri that plies once or twice a day; reaching here is also possible by hiring a cab/taxi.
A wooden temple stands among the fields in Pekhri. Although there are no formal designated homestays, it is possible to stay in one of the locals’ home by paying a small fee.
Tip: A trek guide by the name of Keshav offers newly constructed rooms in his home in Pekhri and the same is recommended by travellers.
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