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Narkanda
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Lake & Backwater | Nature & Park
4 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 60.5 kilometers from Shimla
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)4 - 6 hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips Do not ski without an instructor. Carrying favourable footwear is strongly recommended. Warm clothes and jackets are mandatory.

Narkanda, being a small town in the outskirt of Shimla is a great attraction to the tourists. The main thing that has made this place so popular to the visitors is the calmness of the area. That lies in the lap of nature. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Shimla.

Shimla tourism is famous all over the country probably because of its abundance of places to visit in Shimla. Narkanda has a famous lake known as Tannu Jabbar Lake that is an ideal place for a picnic. Tourists can get a beautiful panoramic view through this lake.

The place is also a perfect destination for trekkers. Besides all these places there is a beautiful temple which is also an attraction for the tourists. There are several attractions in Narkanda. And therefore we say, it is one of the major places to visit in Shimla.

Narkanda Snowfall

People generally love and enjoy this small town because Narkanda receives fresh snowfall. This place is covered with snow almost all the time. It is best to visit Narkanda in January and February if you want to experience snowfall. Before leaving home, visitors have to make sure whether or not the road is open. Sometimes the roads are blocked due to excessive snowfall.

Narkanda Skiing

Skiing is a popular winter sport among tourists. Narkanda is well known for its ski slopes. If you are fond of skiing this place is for you. Tethys ski resort is considered one of the favourite places for lodging and services available here for skiing and other activities. It is acclaimed by the authorities that Narkanda Skiing is safer than any other skiing places of Shimla.

Narkanda during winters

The town experiences snowfall during December and January and the temperature falls below zero degrees Celsius. Narkanda Winter is famous in all over the world because of its beauty. The cold lovers gather in Narkanda during the wintertime.

The scenario around the small place becomes divine. But one has to be cautious enough to visit the place during winters. All the safety precautions must be brought along with personal medicines. SHIMLA TOUR PACKAGES must include this place.

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