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Naldera
Route : Delhi – Karnal – Chandigarh – Kalka – Shimla – Naldhera The rolling greens of Naldehra in are par for the oldest golf course in India. This is an unusual course, strewn with boulders, trees and little hillocks. Tall deodars flank the links making Naldehra a wonderful sports venue in the midst of natural beauty. At the turn of the century, Naldehra was "discovered" by the British Viceroy, Lord Curzon who was fascinated by the deodar forests and green-carpeted slopes.Naldehra got its name from the Nag temple (or Dehra of the god Nag) which lies bang in the centre of the course. Besides the glorious golfing, you can go for long walks through the woods and picnics in the valley. Drive off to the thick forests of Mashobra (12 km) or the hot sulphur springs of Tatapani (30 km). This is just the ideal mountain break to lift your spirits. Hotels/Resorts The Chalets Naldehra
 The Chalets Naldehra extend from a thickly forested mountain spur and have a view of a deep valley. This is a place for leisure, recreation, family and corporate bonding, adventure, golf and a select venue for conferences. This is not just a place where the ‘room has a view’, but where every window has a different view.Accomodation Log chalets in the premium segment - Six in number. These have a drawing/dining room, a bedroom. Apartments in the luxury segment - Six in number. These have a drawing/dining room and one bedroom. Studio Apartments - Two in number. Family Chalets - Three in number with two bedrooms each and a sitting room. Double bedrooms - Two in number. Facilities - H/C Running Water  - Room Service- Car Parking - Doctor on Request - Restaurant - Bar Facility - Travel Desk Facility - Telephone facility - Power Backup Route -1 : On the National Highway 22, 64 kms ahead of Shimla Route -2 : Delhi - Ambala - Kalka - Shimla - Narkanda  Narkanda, at 9000 feet, 440 km from Delhi and is a two hours drive from Shimla. It is slightly higher than Shimla (7,400 feet) and the road linking the two runs almost near the crest of the mountain with a gradual ascent. One is constantly treated to a bird's-eye view of the different valleys as the road twists and turns from one spur to another. Especially breathtaking is the view of Narkanda from Fagu, a small village en route.This junction town and refueling stop doesn’t appear to have realized its destiny as a happening tourist destination. In summers, travelers stop by to grab a few winks before moving on to Kinnaur and Spiti.In winters skiing is the only reason people come to Narkanda. Recently people have discovered the pleasure of sitting back and enjoying the views that only a peak top can give you. Places of interest Hatu Peak Hatu hillock at 10,500ft provides beautiful and majestic views of the Himalayas and the surrounding pahari hamlets. Hotels/Resorts The Tethys, Narkanda
 Tethys is an idyllic resort on the western end commands a splendid view of the Hatu hill in the front with the interlocking spurs decked with rich forest cover.Accomodation There are deluxe rooms, suites and studio apartments affording splendid views of the dense woodlands of Hatu spectacle in the forefront and majestic views of mighty snow-capped ranges of Himalayas on the northeastern side. Room Types - Deluxe Room - Executive Suite - Deluxe Suite  - Swiss Cottage TentsFacilities - Room Services - H/C running water - Attached Bathroom - Cable/satellite TV - Direct-dial phone Route : Delhi – Ambala – Kalka – Shimla – Narkanda – Thanedar (15 km from Narkanda) Drive into Thanedar through a sea of apple trees, all lacy white against a backdrop of blue hills while here and there a mustard field flaunts its dazzling yellow. The area is incredibly peaceful. From dawn to dusk and dawn again, it's the birds that make the most noise. Don't be taken in by appearances, though Thanedar is a very important place for this is where the apple story was born. The apple saga began at Thanedar, a charming little village at over 8,000 ft and some 82 km from Shimla, for it was here that Stokes began experimenting with apple saplings he brought from America some 80 years ago. Scion of a wealthy Philadelphia business family, Samuel Stokes (1882-1946) came to India in 1904 to work at a leprosy home near Solan . Soon, however, the young American became increasingly drawn towards Indian philosophy and culture; he turned away from the foreign missionary community and became a Christian fakir, living in a cave for a while, then married a Rajput Christian girl, bought land in Thanedar village and took upon himself to improve the lot of the local hill people who lived then in abject poverty. After experimenting with wheat and barley, Stokes decided to try apple farming in his land. He acquired apple saplings from America in 1919, and after growing orchards in his land, distributed saplings to the local farmers. By the late 1920s, apple orchards were bearing fruit all over the neighboring hills and the poor hill people of the area were suddenly growing unbelievably rich. You climb to the top of Barobag, from the crest of the hill, at 8,000 feet, Thanedar unfolds as a magnificent panorama of mountains. The farthest of them are cloaked in snow, others are deodar clad or draped in a soft blue haze. In a gorge, some 6,000 feet below and clearly visible to the naked eye, flows the river Sutlej. The slopes of Thanedar are studded with apple orchards. Apple trees are absolutely everywhere and prosperity via the apple is legendary. In these parts apples are not only eaten fresh off trees, but slices of apple are also dried on rooftops to be munched as a sweet in winter. Every year lakhs of cases of apples leave Thanedar & Kotgarh for different parts of the country and abroad. Which accounts for the unbroken line of trucks that ply these roads during harvest time, from July through September. There are mustard fields to explore too. When both apple blossom and mustard are done, bees turn to wild flowers for nectar. The local bush chichiri (also known as sainj) with its small white flowers is an excellent source of nectar, yielding paper white honey. Around Thanedar Tani - Jubbar Lake Famous for 'Nag Devta' temple built along the lake. The lake is 6 Kms from the retreat. Hattu Peak 15 Kms away, at 11,000 ft, this peak offers a panoramic view of the snowline. St.Mary's Church Built in 1843; this church at Kotgarh is one of the oldest churches in India. Parmjyotir Temple Built by Stokes in the Pahari style, the temple is 1 Km away from the retreat. Hotels/Resorts Thanedar Retreat
 Nestled amongst acres of apple blossoms is the Banjara Orchard Retreat - an eco-friendly getaway that will enchant nature lovers. There are fully furnished rooms, Family Suites and independent Log Cabins with attached baths and a well-equipped kitchen to cater to a variety of tastes.The Retreat stays open all year round. However temperatures vary with the seasons. April - November - Pleasant days (light woolens) and cold nights. December - March - Likelihood of snow and minimum temperatures touch zero degrees C.Accomodation 6 Double Rooms, 2 Family Suites and 2 independent Log Cabins.  Facilities - Running water - Room Service - Direct-dial phone - Doctor on call - Car Rental |
Fast Facts Location - 392 km from Delhi - 22 km from Shimla Altitude 6750 feet Best From All year round Nearest Airport Chandigarh 135 km Nearest Railhead Shimla Price : 000 USD Package : Includes - abc - abc Fast Facts - 440 kms from Delhi - 64 kms from Shimla Altitude 9000 feet Nearest Railhead Kalka (155 kms). Nearest Airport Jubbarhatti (80 kms). Price : 000 USD Package : Includes - abc - abc Fast Facts Altitude 8000 feet Nearest Airport Jubbarhatti airport in Shimla (85 km) Nearest Railhead Kalka Best From All year round Price : 000 USD Package : Includes - abc - abc |
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