Situated at an altitude of 2708 meters on the Hindustan Tibet road (NH-22), Narkanda offers a spectacular view of snow ranges. This is an ideal retreat for the tourists who seek only seclusion in mountains. It commands an unique view of the eternal snow line, fields and apple orchards. Narkanda is famous for skiing & winter sports. During these days the slopes come alive with skiers. The skiing slopes at Narkanda was found in 1980 and since then HPTD is conducting skiing courses every year.

How to Get There

65 km from Shimla. It is connected by regular Bus/Taxi services. Nearest Railway Station (65km) And Airport (88 km) are at Shimla.

Climate

In winter the temperature can hover around freezing point when heavy woolens are required. During summer, the climate is pleasant and cottons/light woolens are suggested.

Places of Interest in and Around Narkanda

Hatu Peak (3300m) :
8 km from Narkanda, the Jeepable road is surrounded by cedar and spruce trees. On the top of the Hill ancient Hatu Mata Temple is located. The peak offers wide view of the entire Himalayan Range and in the depths are the dense forest, green fields and apple orchards.

Kacheri (1810m) :
This place is located half km from Oddi, and 7 km from Narkanda on NH-22 and famous for ancient Mahamaya Temple.

Kumarsain (1250m) :
16 km on NH-22. One of the ancient Hill States in Shimla Hills. Raja's Palace still exists Kumarsain village. Ancient Koteshwar Mahadev Temple is worthseeing.

Kotgarh and Thanedhar (1830m) :
18 km link road bifurcates from Narkanda. Himachal's Horticultural heartland and famous for apple orchards. Stokes apple Farm is located here. Stores came to India on a trip and while on a summer visit to Shimla, fell in love with its environments, which included the charming hill folk and settled down in Kotgarh, and started the apple farm which soon gained popularity with its Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Royal Delicious apples.