Hatu Peak NARKANDA, situated at an altitude of 2708 meters on the Hindustan Tibet road (NH – 22). Narkanda offers a spectacular view of snow ranges. An ideal retreat for the tourists who seek seclusion in mountains. You see a unique view of the eternal snow line, the inviting apple orchards, and dense forests. Narkanda is famous for Skiing & Winter sports. During these days the slopes come alive with skiers. The skiing at Narkanda was started in 1980 and since then HPTDC is conducting skiing courses every year. Narkanda is a gateway to the apple country of Himachal Pradesh.
We were in Shimla when we planned a weekend getaway to Narkanda. It was a 3hrs. drive with a lot of fresh cherries and apples on our way. You get a box of cherries for Rs100 and they taste real yum.
We reached HPTDC, HOTEL HATU NARKANDA, this tourist guest house which is ideally located offering spectacular views of snow-clad ranges. The lawn for breakfast and lunch was very enjoyable and the food was really good just felt like homemade food. According to my experience, this place is the best for a stay in narkanda. The people are very hospitable and the service is excellent.
The area has forests of fir and spruce, with a smattering of maple, aspen, and cedar trees. The skiing slopes are close by. A wooded trek route takes you to Hatu Peak unfolding a magnificent vista of undulating meadows, snow peaks, and valleys. Ahead lie the Greater Himalaya and a number of peaks – the Kinner Kailash, the Srikhand, and the Kullu ranges. Hatu’s flank holds stretches of apple orchards and acres of wildflowers.
Note: Hatu HPTDC Guest House Address
ADDRESS : The Hatu, Narkanda, Dist. Shimla (H.P.) -171213. Tel: (01782) – 242430, 242509
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Narkanda is a destination for a quiet holiday in the heart of nature. In winter, the temperature can hover around the freezing point when heavy woolens are required. During summer, the climate is pleasant and cotton / light woolens are suggested. Narkanda receives heavy snowfall in winters.
Well, the hotel manager asked us to explore Hatu peak (3300m): 8 km from Narkanda. And we agreed, we drove through pine and spruce trees. On top of the hill, the ancient Hatu Mata temple is located. The peak offers a spectacular view of the entire Himalayan ranges, snow-clad mountains, and in depths are the dense forests, green fields, and apple orchards. Hiking is recommended to reach the peak.
Hatu Peak Trek- A one-day trek that mimics a Himalayan trek
This place was just awesome and we really enjoyed our time watching clear blue skies.
If you have time you can also explore THANEDHAR.
Local Village Trek 
Local Sighseeing 
Jungle Trek down to Kothgarh 
Trek Accomplished 
Church in Kothgarh 
Banjara Farms, Thanedar 
Beautiful Thanedar 
Apple Farms 
Our Balcony 
Fun of Plucking Cherries from the Farm 
Cherries Sorting and Packing in Process
THANEDHAR (1830m): 17 km link road bifurcating from Narkanda takes you to the Himachal’s Horticultural heartland, Kotgarh, and Thanedhar, renowned for apple orchards. The famous Stokes Farm is located at Thanedhar. Stokes 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. He started the apple farm which soon became renowned with its Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Royal Delicious, apples. Enjoy this small quiet place and don’t forget to eat corn cobbs and enjoy tea at a local shop with local savories.
Also, you can explore the local market for hand-knit woolen clothes and shoes which are pretty cheap.
Check out Things to do in Narkanda
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