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Indian City Travel Guide >>Shimla >>Narkanda |
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About Narkanda |
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On the Hindustan Tibet road, Narkanda offers spectacular views of snow ranges and an uphill trek through Deodar woods leads to Hatu Peak. The ancient temple of Hatu Mata is alive with skiers. It is slightly higher than Shimla 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 enroute. |
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Awe-inspiring |
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What gives Narkanda its awe-inspiring view of the snowy peaks
is the fact that it is located on the ridge of the last watershed before
the Himalayan range. The ridge on which Narkanda stands is the watershed
between the Sutlej on the north and the Giri River. The sleepy town of
Narkanda sits astride the watershed between the Arabian Sea and Bay of
Bengal. Information for tourists :- The area around Narkanda is also the orchard region of Himachal, where one can see cherry, apple etc growing. One can see empty and packed crates of these fruits on the roadside, at various points on the way. Narkanda is also an upcoming hot spot for adventure sports such as skiing. Narkanda is basically a transit point between Shimla and Rampur, the place is famous for hiking and skiing. The only peak available for skiing is Hattu Peak, which is 6-kms away from Narkanda. If one has required equipment and experience, there are good opportunities for cross-country skiing around Narkanda. Narkanda is basically a transit point between Shimla and Rampur and is famous for hiking and skiing. Again Narkanda is not very well located for skiing as some other places (Manali and Solang) are placed. The only peak available for Skiing is Hattu. But the cheap accommodation and tour packages have been attracting tourists here. There are good opportunities for cross-country skiing around Narkanda, if one has required equipment and experience. Location :- Narkanda is 8,100 feet, 440-km from Delhi and is a two hours drive from Shimla. Nearby attractions :- Hattu Peak: A better view of Narkanda is obtained from the nearby Hattu peak, which is about 2,000 feet higher than Narkanda, and just over an hour's trekking distance from it. Hattu Mata Temple: This ancient temple of Hattu Mata is alive with skiers. |
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