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NARKANDA TOURISM

Located between the valleys of rivers Sutlej and Giri in Himachal Pradesh, Narkanda, at 8100 ft, connects to Thanedar the main apple belt of Himachal and is popularly known as the ‘Gateway to Apple Country’. Famous for its skiing, angling and other winter sport facilities, its scenic views of snow clad mountains make it a popular tourist destination. About 65 km from Shimla, surrounded by the Sivalik range, the town started its skiing facility in 1981 and the HPTDC conducts courses regularly.

Once a small hill station along the old India-Tibet road, Narkanda became an important post on the road when Lord Dalhousie ordered the construction of the road in order to create trade ties with Tibet. With the cultivation of apples, Narkanda deleveloped further from 1916.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN NARKANDA

There are several private- and government-run hotels and resorts available in Narkanda that offer clean and comfortable accommodation.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN NARKANDA

While tourists prefer to eat indoors due to the cold weather conditions, make sure you try a local dhaba in Narkanda at least once.

BEST TIME TO VISIT NARKANDA

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Narkanda is as given below. The best time to visit Narkanda is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January417
February417
MarchBest time721
AprilBest time1128
MayBest time1527
JuneBest time1528
July1326
August1226
September1225
October1023
November622
December417

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Hattu peak

Hattu peak is 8 km from Narkanda. It is a major tourist attraction, as the…

Thanedar-Kothgarh belt

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Articles About NARKANDA

  • Stunning Fresh Snowfall PICS of Kufri, Narkanda in Himachal Will Make You Want to Travel

    As news of the snowfall spread, tourists flocked to Kufri and Narkanda.

    Travel Staff December 6, 2021, 4:17 pm IST

  • Here Are 8 Places Around Kasol That You Could Make a Pit Stop at

    Each stop is different from the other in both its scenic beauty and terrain.

    Sneha Shetty July 21, 2015, 9:10 pm IST

  • Check Out Some of The Accessible One-day Picnic Spots Near Chandigarh

    Take a break and travel to these one-day picnic spots near Chandigarh and unwind.

    Anoop Menon April 19, 2017, 3:11 pm IST

  • Himachal Pradesh: Schools, Colleges in Kinnaur District to Remain Closed For Two Days Due to Heavy Snowfall

    Officials said that Shimla and the surrounding areas of Kufri, Narkanda and Khara Pathar received snowfall on Wednesday morning.

    India.com News Desk February 27, 2019, 11:07 am IST

  • Head to Shimla, Kufri for white Valentine's Day

    The picturesque tourist resort Shimla saw a sunny day after a day of intermittent snowfall with the minimum temperature recorded at 1.8 degree Celsius.

    Indo-Asian News Service February 14, 2016, 1:45 pm IST

  • Tourists flock Himachal Pradesh amid heavy snowfall

    Sparkling snow flakes on Tuesday draped the landscape of Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh, rendering tourists mesmerized and boosting local business.

    Editorial February 19, 2014, 9:31 pm IST

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