Narkanda
Narkanda is a beautiful hill station in the shivalik ranges in Himachal Pradesh, located approximately 60kilometers from Shimla City. Narkanda is untouched by hurried pace of modern life. Far from croweded area Narkanda is calling out travelers with it’s untouched beauty. This serene hill station with untouched beauty, crisp mountain air, and a sense of tranquility that is rare to find.
How to Reach
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This hill station is approx 60 kilometers from Shimla and well conected by road to Shimla. You can easily get some taxi or bus from Shimla.
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Kalka(jammu) junction is 150 kilometers away from Narkanda so you don’t have any problem regarding traveling to reach this beautiful hill station.
Where to Stay
You can easily gets Hotels and Resorts in this hill station and if you do not want to stay at this place then you can also stay in Shimla but we recommands you to stay here enjoy it’s serene beauty and peaceful environment.
All budgets hotels and resorts are available at this hill station so you do not have to worry about the budget. These are some stays you should check before planning your trip.
1.The Hosteller Narkanda –
Website thehosteller.com
Location Ski Ground Rd, near Skiing Point, Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh
Contact 098101 87717
2.Hotel Snowflake
Website hotelsnowflake.com
Location NH 5, Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh
Contact 088927 03000
3.The Hatu Hotel
5.The Wilderness
When to go
There are two seasons here summer and Winnters. From April to June is summer season and after july it’s rainy season. Skiing lovers come here in the month of december.
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Summer (April to June) This is the most popular time to visit Narkanda, as the weather is pleasant with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 25°C. Which gives you a relief from Inidan summers.
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Monsoon (July to September) Moderate rainfall but landslides can happen in this season, in this season this hill station is filled with lush greenery. Traveling in this season may be challenging for you so you can avoid this season to visit here.
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Autumn (October to November) this is also a pleasant time to travel here.
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Winter (December to February) It’s perfect time for skiing, in this season temperatures dropping below freezing point and heavy snowfall blanketing the region.
Things you can explore here
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Hatu Peak
This is sone of the highest peak in this region which offers a panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan ranges.
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Hatu Mata Temple
Situated at the top of Hatu peak there is a ancient temple dedicated to lord Kali.
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Tani Jubbar Lake
Located about 7 kilometers from Narkand, Tani Jubbar Lake is a tranquil spot surrounded by pine and deodar forests. It’s an ideal place for a leisurely picnic
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Jor Bagh Temple
This is an historic temple dedicated to lord shiva and according to hindu mithology it is hundreds of year old. It is a peaceful place you can spend some time here doing prayer and meditation.
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Apple Orchards
Narkanda is famous for apple orchards. Take a walk through the orchards, breathe in the fresh mountain ai
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Hatu Naldehra Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the rich biodiversity of the region at this Naledhra wildlife sanctuary, which is home of hundreds of species of flora and fauna, including Himalayan black bears, barking deer, and a variety of bird species.
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Kacheri
It is a small village near this hill station. From here you get amazing views of valley, beautiful place to experience the rural way of life in the Himalayas
Things to here
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Birds watching
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Picnicking
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Wildlife Spotting
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Trekking
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Skiing and Snowboarding
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Explore Local Villages
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Photography
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