Narkanda Winter Sports Destination of Himachal
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Situated at an attitude of 2708 meters on the Hindustan Tibet road, Narkanda offers a spectacular view of snow ranges. This is an ideal retreat for the tourists who seek seclusion in mountains. It commands a unique view of the eternal snow line, the inviting apple orchards and dense forests. Narkanda is famous for Skiing & Winter sports. During these days the slopes come alive with skiers. The skiing at Narkanda was started in 1980 and since then Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation is conducting skiing courses every year. Narkanda is a gateway to apple country of Himachal Pradesh. In winter, the temperature can hover around freezing point. So, heavy woolens are suggested to tourists desirous of visiting Narkanda. During summer, the climate is pleasant and cotton / light woolens are suggested. Narkanda receives heavy snowfall in winters.
Eight kilometre from Narkanda, the road to Hatu Peak is surrounded by pine and spruce trees. On top of the hill, ancient Hatu Mata temple is located. The peak offers spectacular view of the entire Himalayan ranges, snow clad mountains and in depths is the dense forests, green fields and apple orchards. Hiking is recommended to reach the peak. Sheltered in the shadow of a high mountain, The Hatu derives its name from the highest peak of the
area – Hatu
Situated at an attitude of 2708 meters on the Hindustan Tibet road, Narkanda offers a spectacular view of snow ranges. This is an ideal retreat for the tourists who seek seclusion in mountains. It commands a unique view of the eternal snow line, the inviting apple orchards and dense forests. Narkanda is famous for Skiing & Winter sports. During these days the slopes come alive with skiers. The skiing at Narkanda was started in 1980 and since then Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation is conducting skiing courses every year. Narkanda is a gateway to apple country of Himachal Pradesh. In winter, the temperature can hover around freezing point. So, heavy woolens are suggested to tourists desirous of visiting Narkanda. During summer, the climate is pleasant and cotton / light woolens are suggested. Narkanda receives heavy snowfall in winters.
Places In and Around Narkanda
Kotgarh and Thanedhar:
Kotgarh is a beautiful valley in Himachal Pradesh. It is renowned for its quality and abundance of apples. Kotgarh is acknowledged as the land of apples, owing to its vast apple belts which are spread across acres of land. Apples from Kotgarh are transported throughout the country, and abroad.17 km link road bifurcating from Narkanda takes you to the Himachal’s Horticultural heartland, Kotgarh and Thanedhar. The famous Stokes Farm is located at Thanedhar. Stokes came to India on a trip and while on a summer visit to Shimla, fell in love with its environments, which included the charming hill folk and settled down in Kotgarh. He started the apple farm which soon became renown with its Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Royal Delicious apples.
Hatu Peak
Eight kilometre from Narkanda, the road to Hatu Peak is surrounded by pine and spruce trees. On top of the hill, ancient Hatu Mata temple is located. The peak offers spectacular view of the entire Himalayan ranges, snow clad mountains and in depths is the dense forests, green fields and apple orchards. Hiking is recommended to reach the peak. Sheltered in the shadow of a high mountain, The Hatu derives its name from the highest peak of thearea – Hatu
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