- Best time
- Sep–Jun
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,200–7,000
- Food a day
- ₹350–1,400
- Nearest railhead
- 150 km away
- Nearest airport
- 75 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Narkanda
A small ridge town on the Hindustan–Tibet road — winter skiing, the Hatu Peak temple in fir forest and Kotgarh’s famous apple orchards.
Things to do in Narkanda
Hatu Peak
Hatu Peak is a wooden temple situated at an elevation of 3,400 metres in Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh. The peak offers a complete 360-degree view and is surrounded by a dense forest of conifers, oaks, and maples.
Narkanda Ski Slopes
Narkanda Ski Slopes offer skiing opportunities in Himachal Pradesh. The location features HPTDC ski courses during good snow years.
Tannu Jubbar Lake
Tannu Jubbar Lake is a small lake nestled inside a quiet forest in Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk around the water and take in the surrounding green trees.
Thanedar & Kotgarh Orchards
Thanedar and Kotgarh orchards in Narkanda form the scenic region where Satyanand Stokes planted India's first Delicious apples. This peaceful village area is surrounded by terraced hill slopes and lush fruit trees.
Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes to easily explore the sloping orchard trails.
Where to stay in Narkanda
Narkanda town
HPTDC and small hotels on the highway.
Orchard homestays
Stay in an apple orchard near Thanedar.
What to eat
Highway dhabas
Rajma-chawal and paranthas.
Kotgarh apples
Straight from the orchards in season.
Good to know
- Snow can close the Hatu road from December to February.
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