Activity
Things to do in Narkanda
12 sights, walks and activities, 3 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 3
- Best months
- Dec–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Narkanda
Skiing lesson on the Narkanda slopes
₹1,200–₹1,500 per person2 hours · Season Jan–Mar
Narkanda's ski ground, used for skiing in winter and an open grass meadow with grazing horses the rest of the year.
Representative photo · Skmishraindia · CC0
Apple orchard visit near Thanedar
Price on request2–3 hours · Season Jul–Oct
Representative photo · Ashish Gupta from Noida, India · CC BY 2.0
Hatu Peak trek with a night in camp
₹1,999–₹2,500 per person1 night, dinner and breakfast
Representative photo · Vaibhav Garg · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mountain-view camping night
₹1,699–₹2,200 per person1 night, dinner and breakfast
Representative photo · Ashish Gupta from Noida, India · CC BY 2.0
Snow tubing, sledges and snowshoes at Jhamunda
Price on request2–3 hours · Season Dec–Mar
Representative photo · Harshitshukla7 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hatu Mata Temple on Hatu Peak
Free1 hour at the top
A wooden Hatu Mata temple on Narkanda's highest ridge, with a wide view of the snow peaks to the north.
Photo: Himalayanlens · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tani Jubbar Lake
Free1 hour
A small lake ringed by deodars beside a Nag Devta temple, with an easy path around the water.
Photo: Primta · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kotgarh village and its old church
Free2 hours
Apple country where Samuel Stokes planted the first American apple trees, with the stone St Mary's Church of 1872.
Mountain-bike ride through the Narkanda forests
Price on request2–3 hours · Season Apr–Nov
Representative photo · Ashish Gupta from Noida, India · CC BY 2.0
Thanedar orchards and Sutlej view
1.5 hours
Orchard slopes where Samuel Stokes began Himachal's apple trade, looking down over the Sutlej valley.
Sidhpur adventure valley, Hatu road
1.5 hours
A cluster of adventure-sports outfits in Sidhpur village, below Hatu Peak, each running its own activities.
Kacheri Kali (Mahamaya) temple
45 min
A hilltop Kali temple in Kacheri village towards Rampur, also known as the Mahamaya temple.
Good to know
- After snowfall the Theog–Narkanda stretch of NH-5 can shut for hours; check Shimla police updates.
- The Hatu road is single-lane with blind corners; avoid driving it after dark.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Narkanda?
Skiing lesson on the Narkanda slopes; Apple orchard visit near Thanedar; Hatu Peak trek with a night in camp; Mountain-view camping night; Snow tubing, sledges and snowshoes at Jhamunda; Hatu Mata Temple on Hatu Peak.
What can you do for free in Narkanda?
Hatu Mata Temple on Hatu Peak; Tani Jubbar Lake; Kotgarh village and its old church.
Can you do adventure activities in Narkanda?
Yes: Skiing lesson on the Narkanda slopes (₹1,200–₹1,500); Hatu Peak trek with a night in camp (₹1,999–₹2,500); Mountain-view camping night (₹1,699–₹2,200); Mountain-bike ride through the Narkanda forests (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Narkanda?
Dec–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Narkanda?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.