Narkanda & Thanedar Apple Country
orchards, Hatu Peak and quiet slopes
Apple orchards, the Hatu Peak and the quiet slopes beyond Shimla — Narkanda and the apple heritage of Thanedar and Kotgarh.
Apple orchards, the Hatu Peak and the quiet slopes beyond Shimla — Narkanda and the apple heritage of Thanedar and Kotgarh.
An hour beyond Shimla the crowds thin and the apple country begins — Narkanda’s pine ridges, the Hatu Peak temple and Thanedar, where Himachal’s famous apple story was born.
This gentle four-day trip is for travellers who love orchards, quiet viewpoints and a slower hill pace, with a winter option for snow and skiing on the Narkanda slopes.
A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.
Pickup and the drive up to the Shimla belt.
Onward through pine and apple slopes to Narkanda.
An apple-orchard resort and a crisp mountain evening.
Up to Hatu Peak and the wooden Hatu Mata temple.
Tannu Jubbar lake and the Narkanda ski slopes.
A sunset viewpoint over the ranges.
Thanedar — the birthplace of Himachal’s apple, at the Stokes orchards.
Kotgarh’s heritage churches, then the drive to Shimla.
An evening on Shimla’s Mall Road.
The Ridge and Christ Church.
The drive down to Chandigarh.
Drop for your onward journey.
Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.
Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.
Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.
Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.
Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.
Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.
The best window is Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (snow Jan–Feb). We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.
We begin from Chandigarh and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.
This route is designed as a well-paced 4 Days / 3 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.
Yes — the pace, stays and activities are tuned for orchard & quiet-hills lovers. Difficulty is rated Easy, and we adjust everything to your comfort.
Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.
Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.
Tell us your dates and how you love to travel. Your personal designer will send a tailored itinerary and quote within one working day — no obligation, no hidden charges.