India /Himachal Pradesh /Shimla /Thanedar

A pleasant hamlet Thanedar, located amidst the scenic apple orchards in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh state in India, is at a height of 7,250 ft and is famed as the fruit bowl of Himachal Pradesh. Apples rule this fruit bowl, as in this sloppy regions one can spot multitudinous apple trees, their greenish branches covered in elegant, delicate blossoms or loaded with flourishing apples. Thanedar was the place where Samuel Stokes planted the first apple seed and the legacy of apples in India started growing. Samuel stokes is an embodiment in Thanedar. Thanedar’s apples are used in preparing most delicious wines, jam and pickles. It is an absolutely soothing place where time has no meaning and it moves unnoticed, enjoying Mother Nature’s lavishness. One can spend refreshingly lethargic days here. Banjara Camp near Thanedar provides the convenient accommodation facilities. This is a place to undertake many adventure activities like trekking, Mountain biking, nature walks and rock climbing. Prime attractions in this picturesque place include an ancient St. Mary’s Church, Tani-Jubbar Lake, Parmjyotir the stone temple and Hattu Peak. Satyanand Stokes, an apple pioneer, built the stone temple in the Pahari architectural style.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 172030

STD Code: 1782

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Thanedar, placed among the beautiful apple orchards in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh state. It is a perfectly comforting place where time has no meaning, moves disregarded, and loving Mother Nature & rsquo;s sumptuosity. One can pass refreshfully lethargic days here. Banjara Camp near Thanedar renders the commodious adjustment facilities. This is a tourist destination to attempt many adventure activities like trekking, nature walks and rock climbing. The main attractions in this beautiful place include an ancient St. Mary & rsquo;s Church, Tani-Jubbar Lake, Parmjyotir the stone temple and Hattu Peak. Satyanand Stokes, an apple pioneer, constructed the stone temple in the Pahari architectural style. A close hillock, Barobag is attractive. The Himachali style family domicile of the apple pioneer Satyanand Stokes, Harmony House, is on Barobag Hill. One can also take to the captivating Koteshwar Mahadev Temple at Kumarsain and pay an onsite visit of the old royal palace in this apple dome.

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By Air : Jubbarhatti airport in Shimla is the nearest airport to Thanedar, which is at a distance of 94 km way. This airport has connecting flights from Delhi. International travelers can avail the facilities of Delhi International airport to travel to Jubbarhatti in Shimla. A taxi charges about Rs 2,000 from the Jubbarhatti airport to Thanedar.

By Train : Rail Nearest railhead to Thanedar is Kalka at a distance of 155 km. It is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Howrah by regular express train services. Taxi fare from Kalka to Thanedar is about Rs 3000.

By Bus : HPTC runs regular bus services connecting Thanedar with other cities in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is connected to Thanedar by tourist deluxe bus services as well. Deluxe bus fare from Shimla to Thanedar is about Rs 750.

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