The Ridge & Mall
Apple country · Shimla, H.P.
Narkanda & Hatu Peak
Apple orchards, deodar ridges and the Hatu Peak temple — Narkanda sits high on the old Hindustan–Tibet road beyond Shimla, quiet and full of view.
2–3 daysBest season · All year · snow Dec–FebPrivate car & driver
2–3
Days, round trip
All year · snow Dec–Feb
Best season to go
2–7
Seats · one private car
24×7
Reach us any hour
About the trip
Above the apple line.
Narkanda perches at 2,700 m on the Hindustan–Tibet road, an hour and more beyond Kufri — apple country, thick deodar and cedar, and a winter slope that draws early skiers. It is the calm alternative to busy Shimla.
The road climbs to Hatu Peak and its old temple for a sweeping ridge panorama; nearby lie the quiet Tannu Jubbar lake and the historic Stokes orchards at Thanedar, where the first Himalayan apples were grown.
What you’ll see
- Hatu Peak & Hatu Mata temple
- Apple orchards of Thanedar
- Tannu Jubbar lake
- Winter ski slope at Narkanda
- Stokes Farm, Kotgarh
- Views to the greater Himalaya
Suggested itinerary
Day 1 — Day 3- D1
Kangra to Narkanda
The long climb via Shimla and Kufri; an evening in the orchards.
- D2
Hatu Peak & Thanedar
Up to the peak temple and its view, then the Stokes orchards and Tannu Jubbar lake.
- D3
Return to Kangra
An unhurried drive home, with a Shimla stop if you wish.
Every plan is rebuilt around your dates, your pace and your budget — this is just a starting point. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll send a tailored route and one all-in fare.
A glimpse of the route
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What’s in the fare.
One quoted price
Car, driver, fuel, tolls, parking and state-border permits — agreed before you travel.
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Hotels, meals and entry tickets stay your call, so you pick what fits your budget.
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