Narkanda & Thanedar Apple Country Tour (4 Days)

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.

4 Days / 3 Nights Shimla · Narkanda · Thanedar Best for Orchard & quiet-hills lovers

Apple country & Hatu Peak

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.

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1⛰️ ≈2,700 m

Chandigarh · Shimla · Narkanda

Chandigarh → Shimla → Narkanda

Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh — Chandigarh

Orchard slopes at dusk, Himachal Pradesh — Orchard slopes at dusk

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Chandigarh · Shimla · Narkanda ≈175 km · 5–6 hrs ≈2,700 m Dinner Narkanda — orchard resort

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.

Today’s highlights

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.
Food to try: Local apples & cider

Good to know: Snow is possible here Jan–Feb — we advise on timing.

Best photo spots

📸 Orchard slopes at dusk📸 Chandigarh📸 Shimla📸 Narkanda

Your day, part by part

Morning

Pickup and the drive up to the Shimla belt.

Afternoon

Onward through pine and apple slopes to Narkanda.

Evening

An apple-orchard resort and a crisp mountain evening.

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Day 2⛰️ Hatu 3,400 m

Narkanda · Hatu · Tannu Jubbar

Hatu Peak & Narkanda

Tannu Jubbar, Himachal Pradesh — Tannu Jubbar

Hatu temple, Himachal Pradesh — Hatu temple

the Himalayan panorama, Himachal Pradesh — the Himalayan panorama

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Narkanda · Hatu · Tannu Jubbar ≈25 km + walks · local day Hatu 3,400 m Breakfast Narkanda — orchard resort

Up to Hatu Peak and the wooden Hatu Mata temple. Tannu Jubbar lake and the Narkanda ski slopes. A sunset viewpoint over the ranges.

Today’s highlights

Up to Hatu Peak and the wooden Hatu Mata temple.
Tannu Jubbar lake and the Narkanda ski slopes.
A sunset viewpoint over the ranges.
Food to try: Orchard cider

Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Hatu temple📸 the Himalayan panorama📸 Narkanda📸 Hatu📸 Tannu Jubbar

Your day, part by part

Morning

Up to Hatu Peak and the wooden Hatu Mata temple.

Afternoon

Tannu Jubbar lake and the Narkanda ski slopes.

Evening

A sunset viewpoint over the ranges.

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Day 3⛰️ ≈2,200 m

Narkanda · Thanedar · Shimla

Narkanda → Thanedar → Shimla

Apple heritage, Himachal Pradesh — Apple heritage

Kotgarh church, Himachal Pradesh — Kotgarh church

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Narkanda · Thanedar · Shimla ≈80 km · 3 hrs ≈2,200 m Breakfast Shimla

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.

Today’s highlights

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.
Food to try: Orchard produce

Good to know: Fully private and customisable to your dates and pace.

Best photo spots

📸 Apple heritage📸 Kotgarh church📸 Narkanda📸 Thanedar📸 Shimla

Your day, part by part

Morning

Thanedar — the birthplace of Himachal’s apple, at the Stokes orchards.

Afternoon

Kotgarh’s heritage churches, then the drive to Shimla.

Evening

An evening on Shimla’s Mall Road.

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Day 4⛰️ descending

Shimla · Chandigarh

Shimla → Chandigarh (departure)

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Shimla · Chandigarh ≈115 km · 3.5 hrs descending Breakfast —

The Ridge and Christ Church. The drive down to Chandigarh. Drop for your onward journey.

Today’s highlights

The Ridge and Christ Church.
The drive down to Chandigarh.
Drop for your onward journey.
Food to try: —

Good to know: Toy-train option on the Kalka–Shimla line.

Best photo spots

📸 The Ridge📸 Shimla📸 Chandigarh

Your day, part by part

Morning

The Ridge and Christ Church.

Afternoon

The drive down to Chandigarh.

Evening

Drop for your onward journey.

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Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

Handpicked stays with breakfast
Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
All transfers and inter-place drives
Local guides at the main sights
A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
Lunches & dinners unless specified
Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
Personal expenses, tips & shopping
Travel insurance (recommended)
Anything not listed under inclusions

Narkanda Thanedar Apple Country FAQs

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.

Narkanda & Thanedar Apple Country
orchards, Hatu Peak and quiet slopes

Apple country & Hatu Peak

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