Located along the Hindustan-Tibetan Road, is the paradisiacal town of Narkanda. Surrounded by the mesmerising Shivalik Range of the Great Himalayas, this hill station has a breathtaking landscape. Trek to Hatu Nag Peak and get a panoramic view of this mesmerising town. The beauty of the extensive apple, cherry, and apricot orchards here, will captivate you for a lifetime. The drive to Narkanda enthralls you even before you reach there, with its freshness amidst an abundance of green.

This doesn’t necessarily account for one of the adventure sports in Kufri Himachal Pradesh, but this is most definitely an amazing experience that you can’t beat out with anything else. The hills and the steep mountain ranges do make up for an adventure but the experience of being on the back of the horses and even yak is one of a kind.
 
Location: Kufri
Best Time to Do: October to January
Duration: 1 hour&nbsp;
Price Range: Starts from INR 500

Hatu peak is one of the highest places to visit in Narkanda. Peppered with apples and oak thickets, the peak preserves an old temple named Hatu temple. It is dedicated to the wife of King Ravana- Mandodari. Hatu peak also fascinates trekkers who start their trek from Narkanda and walk uphill for around 7 KM (one-way) to reach the top.
 
Traveller Information:
<ul>
 <li>Famous for: It’s apple orchards, mountains covered in snow, green paddy fields, and dense pine forests</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: March to October</li>
 <li>Duration: 4 to 5 hours</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure Activities: Camping&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Other Places to visit: Hatu Mata Temple, Tannu Jubbar Lake, Skiing Point Narkanda</li>
</ul>

The wooden temple embellished with wooden bands and Chinese-style carvings gets a full rating mostly by every traveller. Because of its marvellous location, the temple is also an amazing trek destination. It also lures bikers for its 360-degree view of the surrounding Himalayan peaks and the twisty uphill ride. It is one of the most frequented places to visit in Narkanda.
 
Traveller Information:
<ul>
 <li>Famous for: Temple&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: Winters</li>
 <li>Duration: 4 to 5 hours</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
<ul>
 <li>Adventure Activities: Trekking, Bike Ride</li>
</ul>

The sprawling Stokes farm is situated around 14 kilometers ahead of Narkanda in a small hamlet called Thanedar. It’s a major contributor to the state's apple production. Painstakingly established by Samuel Satyanand Stokes, the farm is known for its large-scale cultivation of Apples.
 
Traveller Information:
<ul>
 <li>Famous for: Apple Orchards&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: Winters</li>
 <li>Duration: An hour or two for a guided tour</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
<ul>
 <li>Other Places to visit: Hatu Peak, Skiing Slopes, Tanni Jubbar Lake</li>
</ul>

You can visit this beautiful lake for a perfect family time where you can relax and indulge in interesting activities with your loved ones. The place is surrounded by mountains making one capture the actual vibe of Himachal in the camera lens. You can also go for a boating tour in the lake. This is one of the best places to visit in Narkanda.
 
Traveller Information:
<ul>
 <li>Famous for: Lake, Beauty&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: Winters&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 to 3 hours</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
<ul>
 <li>Adventure Activities: Boat Ride</li>
 <li>Other Places to visit: Hatu Peak, Skiing Slopes, Stokes Farm</li>
</ul>

Mahamaya Temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Narkanda. Located at a distance of 7 kilometers from the city center, the temple is well-connected to Narkanda. It is dedicated to goddess Kaali and experiences numerous visitors on Saturdays. The temple offers breathtaking vistas of the surroundings and the tranquillity of the sight is worth beholding.
 
Traveller Information:
<ul>
 <li>Famous for: Temple&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 hour</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
<ul>
 <li>Other Places to visit: Hatu Peak, and Hatu Temple</li>
</ul>

The enigmatic lush meadows of Jau Baug are a sight to behold. A further walk of around 15 minutes from Hatu peak wide opens this valley of meadows where you would simply want to roll down and click some crazy landscape snaps. Jaw Baug is also shrouded in the historical saga of Pandavas during Vanya-Praha.
 
Traveller Information:
<ul>
 <li>Famous for: Scenic View</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: December to January or April to August</li>
 <li>Duration: Not more than 2 to 3 hours</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
<ul>
 <li>Adventure Activities: Nature Walks</li>
</ul>

By Air:
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 <li>The airport that is closest is Jubbarhatti, 85 km away. The airport is well attached to Kullu and Delhi. Chandigarh Airport can also be an option that is best connected to cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Amritsar, Indore, etc.</li>
</ul>
 
By Train:
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 <li>Shimla could be the railway place that is nearest to Narkanda, a distance of 65 km.</li>
</ul>
 
By Road:
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 <li>Narkanda is 60 km from Shimla. Shimla is well linked to most towns and cities that are major in India by regular coach service.</li>
</ul>

A vacation to Narkanda is nothing less than spending days amid immaculate nature. There are numerous gorgeous places to visit in Narkanda that make your vacation the most refreshing experience, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. There is nothing better than visiting Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh, whether you are a nature lover or an adventurer. It provides you with panoramic views of apple orchards on the one hand and a chance to enjoy the serene environment of hill stations.

Narkanda is one of the cities with the hidden treasure of various adventure activities. Apart from Kufri, people do visit Narkanda to enjoy skiing at the foothills of the Himalayas. The snow simply changes the complete landscape into a beautiful scenery of hills covered with snow sparkling in the sunshine.
 
Location: Narkanda
Best Time to Do: Winters
Duration: 2 Hours
Price Range: ₹1,200

Apart from Peak Treks, there are various village treks that introduce the peace and beauty of Narkanda, decorated with its architecture, temples, and gardens. Upon reaching the starting point, the guide will provide proper instructions, and then the trek will begin. On the way, enjoy the views of the snow-covered hills and feel and absorb the calmness and tranquillity of the surroundings.
 
Location: Narkanda
Best Time to Do: Winters&nbsp;
Duration: 6 Hours
Price Range: ₹600

Rock climbing is an activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a usually pre-defined route without falling. Rappelling involves twin techniques of mountaineering and rock climbing, this innovative adventure involves hiking a steep cliff or a slope while harnessed to all the required safety gears.
 
Location: Narkanda
Best Time to Do: Summers
Duration: 3 Hours
Price Range: ₹550

Jeep Safari tour in Narkanda in a Maruti Suzuki Gypsy, adding some adventure to the tour. Run-on the roads of this beautiful town, along with travelling to various attractions like Hatu Peak, The Church, and Fruit Garden, or drive too far to places like Sardana temple, Rampur village, and the Satluj river.
 
Location: Narkanda
Duration: 9 Hours
Price Range: ₹800

Narkanda is a beautiful and serene hill town of Himachal Pradesh, famous for hiking, skiing, and other attractions, it also has certain offbeat treasures which are still to be seen. One of them is the Derthu Trek. This amazing trek starts from Narkanda Bus Stand, and after the proper briefing, the trekking will begin, the trek will be easy to moderate and will be covering 10 km in 5 hours.
 
Location: Narkanda
Best Time to Do: Summer months
Duration: 5 Hours
Price Range: ₹500

It goes without saying that when it comes to adventure sports and activities in Kufri, camping stands out as the most popular one. Given how beautiful the natural setting is with the mountain ranges, peaks, and the panoramic view of the lush greenery around, you will often find several spots around Kufri and Shimla, in general, that offer good camping sites for you to rejuvenate and spend some time in.
 
Location: Mashobra
Best Time to Do: December to January or April to August
Duration: 1 Day&nbsp;
Price Range: Starting from INR 2800

Because Kufri is a hill station and is nestled among the mountain ranges and peaks all around, it isn’t surprising at all that paragliding is one of the top adventure sports in Kufri. There is nothing that pushes through the release of adrenaline in your bloodstream than when you are freefalling and flying through the sky like a bird with wings.
 
Location: Kangra Valley
Best Time to Do: October to November, March to May
Duration: 20 minutes&nbsp;
Price Range: Starts from INR 2500

A Guide to Narkanda

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17 Apr 2026

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