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Shimla / Narkanda

Narkanda, at the height of 8,100 ft, is a hill station located on the Old Hindustan-Tibet Road (National Highway 22), between the valleys of river Sutlej and Beas. A favorite destination of tourists who enjoy winter sports and panoramic views of the Himalayas, the place is 65 km from Shimla. At a distance of 8 km from Narkanda is Hattu Peak. The peak is famous for skiing. Narkanda is doted with lakes, temples and deodar trees. January to June is the ideal time to visit.

What gives Narkanda its awe-inspiring view of the snowy peaks is the fact that it is located on the ridge of the last watershed before the Himalayan range. Below Narkanda, to the north is the Sutlej Valley and beyond it is the snowy massif. The ridge on which Narkanda stands is the watershed between the Sutlej on the north and the Giri river.

Around Narkanda

Hattu Peak : Hattu Peak is positioned at a distance of 8 km from Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh. Located at an altitude of 3,300 m, this peak offers a panoramic view of the dense forests and the entire Himalayan range. The ancient temple of Hatto Mata, which is associated with Pandava’s Vana Prastha, is sited on the top this peak. Nearby tourist spots are Thanedar, Kotgarh, Khadrala, Beghi and Kumarsain. Hattu peak is accessible by motorable road..

Thanedar : Thanedar, at a height of 7,250 ft, is famed as the fruit bowl of Himachal Pradesh. It is a small village located amidst magnificent apple orchards in Shimla District. Tani-Jubbar Lake, Hattu Peak, St Mary’s Church (built in 1872), and a stone temple named Parmjyotir built in the Pahari style are the prime specialties.

Kotgarh : Kotgarh, a town on the Hindustan-Tibet Road, is a scenic place acknowledged as the apple heartland of Himachal Pradesh. Located 82 km north-east of Shimla, it is famous for its delicious apples and acres of apple orchards.The seeds of appetizing apples were first sown here by Satyanand Stokes, an American missionary. He pioneered the apple cultivation revolution in Himachal, and today these apples are transported from here to throughout the country.

Quick Facts

State: Himachal Pradesh
Distt: Shimla
Destination: Narkanda
Climate: All the seasons of nature visit Shimla during the year. The isotherms of Shimla happen to match with that of London throughout the year and is the reason for Britisher's choice of Shimla as its summer capital.
Altitude: Narkanda is situated at an altitude of about 2,708 metres.
Best time to visit: All the year round.

How to get there

By air: Shimla's airport is at a distance of 90 kilometers at Jubbarhatti. The Airport is well connected to Chandigarh, Kullu and Delhi. Jagsons Airways offer excellent services and connect Shimla to various parts of the country.

By rail: Kalka, located at a distance of 60 kilometers from Shimla is the nearest railhead. From Delhi you can take a train to reach Kalka. In any case you have to change the train, as there are no direct trains to Shimla.

By road: Narkanda is at a distance of around 60 km from Shimla. A fine network of roads connects Shimla to all major cities in India.

Whom to Contact

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Shimla Attractions


	Naldehra : Himachal Tourism Hotel ‘Golf Glade’looks after the accommodation and food of the visitors to
this par -68 golf ground and pleasure spot. Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India (1899 to 1905). Was so enchanted by the beauty of the place that he named his daughter Alexandra Naldehra.
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	Rohroo : Rohru, a small town located by the banks of the river Pabbar, is 115 km from Shimla. There is a
valley near this city which is well known for trout fishing. This place is famous for its natural beauty and splendor,
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	Kufri : Kufri is a beautiful hill station situated at an altitude of 2633 m above the sea level and 19 km
from Shimla on the National Highway 22. Kufri is derived from the name Kufer which literally means pond. This place is famous for ski slopes and offers great views of the deep valley.
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Shimla Accommodation

Hotel Hatu : Hotel Hatu located in Narkanda derives its name from the highest peak of the area - Hatu surrounded by thick woods, with spectacular views of snow clad ranges all round the year.

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Hotel Wild Flower Hall :Wildflower Hall, In the Himalayas : Situated at 8,350 feet in the magnificent Himalayas, Wildflower Hall is a fairytale luxury resort set in 23 acres of virgin woods of pine and cedar.

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Hotel Blue Diamond :The Hotel is within a 30 Minitues walk from the town. Hotel Bluediamond is a Home best suited for families and Honeymooners. All the rooms offer spectacular picturesque view of Himalayan forests and hills with furnished spacious rooms having wall-to-wall carpeting.

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