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Major city · India

Narkanda

Narkanda is a worthwhile day-trip from Shimla or a 1-night stop for apple orchards and a short hike to Hatu Peak; not a base for longer stays.

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Narkanda is a small hill town in Southern Himachal Pradesh, 65 km from Shimla, known for its apple orchards, Hatu Peak (3,352 m) and Tani Jubbar Lake. In winter it becomes a skiing resort. Most visitors come for a day or one night to hike and see the orchards, then move on.

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Weather
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Currency
INR
Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon, landslides risk), Dec–Feb (heavy snow, road closures)
Airports
IXC · DEL
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Narkanda: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Narkanda112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Narkanda, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Budget bedDorm bed in guesthouse, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room in guesthouse, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
  • High-end bedDouble room in guesthouse, a night, per room₹6,000 (≈ US$70)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹8,000 (≈ US$95)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Hatu PeakTani Jubbar LakeApple orchards (Stokes Farm)Winter skiing
Airports
IXC Chandigarh International Airport (About 160 km (99 mi), 4–5 h drive; taxis and buses available.) · DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) (About 340 km (211 mi), 7–8 h drive; overnight bus or taxi.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  5. May

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    25°C (77°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jun (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Nov (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Narkanda: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

7°C (45°F)

−2°C (28°F)

4 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

0°C (32°F)

5 rd

Mar

14°C (57°F)

4°C (39°F)

6 rd

Apr

20°C (68°F)

9°C (48°F)

5 rd

May

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

8 rd

Jul

25°C (77°F)

16°C (61°F)

14 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

13 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Oct

20°C (68°F)

9°C (48°F)

3 rd

Nov

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

2 rd

Dec

10°C (50°F)

0°C (32°F)

3 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walking covers the town and Hatu Peak trail (about 3 km one way). For Tani Jubbar Lake (about 8 km) and Thanedar, hire a local taxi or take a shared jeep from the bus stand.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Shimlago

Door to door: About 2.5 h

Bus from Narkanda bus stand, about 2 h

Return same day for the Mall Road and Ridge.

Thanedar

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Taxi or shared jeep, about 20 min

Visit Stokes Farm apple orchard.

Sarahan

go

Door to door: About 2.5 h

Bus via Rampur, about 2 h

Bhima Kali Temple; a full day.

Kufricaution

Door to door: About 3 h

Bus or taxi via Shimla, about 2.5 h

Similar hill-town vibe; skip if short on time.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Narkanda town centre

Small hotels and guesthouses near the bus stop; limited options.

Thanedar

About 10 km (6.2 mi) away; apple orchards and homestays, quieter.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
High
₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room in guesthouse1 × 1 night × ₹3,000₹3,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,000₹8,000
Bus Shimla ↔ Narkanda, one way2 × ₹150₹300
Taxi to Tani Jubbar Lake (round trip)1 × ₹1,500 · check₹1,500
eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹500₹1,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,380
Trip total≈ ₹7,590 per person per day, bed included₹15,180≈ US$180

2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Bus Shimla → Narkandacheck₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)
Taxi Narkanda → Hatu Peak trailheadcheck₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10)
Tea at a dhaba₹20–40 (≈ under US$1)
Simple meal (dal, rice, sabzi)₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4)
Apple purchase (per kg)seasonal, check₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Narkanda is safe for tourists. The main risks are road conditions (landslides after rain, snow in winter) and altitude (3,352 m at Hatu Peak — take it easy).
  • Roads can be narrow and prone to landslides after rain; check conditions before driving.
  • Winter snow may block the Hatu Peak trail and roads; confirm access locally.
  • ATMs are scarce; carry enough cash for your stay.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire
101
Ambulance
102

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Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire101
  • Ambulance102

Embassy

Embassies are in Delhi; consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Shimla → Narkanda: about ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3), about 2 h (check)
  • Taxi Narkanda → Hatu Peak trailhead: ₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) (check)
  • Shared jeep Narkanda → Thanedar: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) (check)

Say or show

  • नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
  • कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai)
  • बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop kahan hai)
  • मुझे टैक्सी चाहिए — I need a taxi (mujhe taxi chahiye)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Narkanda. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon, landslides risk), Dec–Feb (heavy snow, road closures) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for Hatu Peak, Tani Jubbar Lake, Stokes Farm with verified opening hours and trail conditions.
  2. Eat pages with last orders and dish tags.
  3. Winter ski season details and equipment rental contacts.

Meanwhile

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