Himachal Holiday Tours

Shimla, Narkanda & Kinnaur Apple Belt Tour

Explore Shimla's colonial charm, Hatu Peak pine forests, Sangla Baspa Valley, Chitkul border village, and golden apple orchards of Kalpa facing Kinner Kailash.

Starting Point: Chandigarh / Delhi
Ending Point: Chandigarh / Delhi
Places Covered: Shimla, Kufri, Narkanda, Hatu Peak, Sangla Valley, Chitkul, Kalpa, Kinner Kailash View
Ideal For: Families, Nature Enthusiasts, Photographers
Best Season: April to October

Tour Overview

Journey from colonial hill resorts into the majestic apple orchard country of Kinnaur with our 7-day Shimla, Narkanda & Kinnaur Apple Belt Tour. Combining Victorian heritage with trans-Himalayan culture and high-altitude mountain views, this vacation is ideal for nature lovers, families, and photography enthusiasts.

Starting from Shimla, explore Mall Road and Kufri pine slopes before driving along the Hindustan-Tibet Highway to Narkanda. Ascend Hatu Peak (3,400m) for panoramic views of snow ranges and wooden Hatu Mata Temple amidst dense spruce forests.

Enter Kinnaur District along the Sutlej River gorge into Baspa Valley to Sangla and Chitkul (3,450m)—the last inhabited Indian village on the Tibet border. The tour reaches its highlight in Kalpa, where you will stay amidst fragrant red apple orchards directly facing the sacred 6,050m Kinner Kailash peak.

Supported by private vehicle transport, boutique hotel lodging, daily breakfast and dinner, and experienced mountain drivers, this holiday is a true Himalayan treasure.

Tour Highlights

  • Panoramic 360-degree snow views from Hatu Peak summit (3,400m) in Narkanda
  • Visit Chitkul (3,450m)—last village on the Indo-Tibet border in Baspa Valley
  • Stay in apple orchard resort in Kalpa facing majestic Kinner Kailash peak
  • Colonial Shimla heritage walk & Kamru Fort in Sangla

Day-by-Day Itinerary

115 km / 3.5 hrs (from Chd)

Pick up and drive up to Shimla. Evening Mall Road walk & Christ Church.

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Shimla

65 km / 2.5 hrs

Visit Kufri pine viewpoint and drive to Narkanda. Ascend Hatu Peak summit & Hatu Mata Temple.

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Narkanda

160 km / 5.5 hrs

Drive along cliff-cut Hindustan-Tibet highway into Baspa river valley to Sangla.

Overnight Stay: Hotel / Swiss Camp in Sangla

70 km / 3 hrs

Excursion to Chitkul border village and Kamru Fort. Afternoon drive to Kalpa apple orchards.

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Kalpa

Local 25 km

Sunrise Kinner Kailash view, Suicide Point cliff, Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar monastery & Roghi village.

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Kalpa

220 km / 7 hrs

Return drive down Sutlej valley to Shimla.

Overnight Stay: Hotel in Shimla

115 km / 3.5 hrs

Check out and drop off at Chandigarh / Delhi.

Overnight Stay: Departure
What's Included
  • Private vehicle for 7 days
  • 6 Nights hotel stay
  • Daily breakfast & dinner
  • Tolls, parking & driver charges
What's Excluded
  • Adventure activities
  • Personal shopping & apple orchard purchases

Important Notes & Travel Advisory

  • Apple harvest season runs from August to October when orchards are laden with fruit.
Starting Price per Person7 Days / 6 Nights

₹21,500 / person

Includes hotel/tent stay, transport & mountain guide.
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