Narkanda is a tiny scenic town in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh.

Understand

Narkanda turns into a skiing and winter sports resort in the winter.

Get in

Narkanda is 65 km away from Shimla and is accessible by the local bus.

See

• Hatu Peak. (updated May 2018)
• Tani Jubbar Lake (Tannu Jubbar Lake). Encircled by pristine Himalayan forest, the lake is an ideal picnic spot. (updated May 2018)

Do

• Stokes Farm, Thanedar. Established in 1916 by Samuel Satyananda Stokes, the apple orchard contains a large variety of red and golden apples that have gained global recognition and have made Himachal Pradesh the leader apple export state. Other fruits are grown here too, including cherries, pears and plums. (updated May 2018)