Shimla to Narkanda: is it worth the trip?
Distance, travel time, day trip or overnight — and how to fit Narkanda into a Shimla holiday.
Distance60 km
By road~2 hrs
Best asDay trip
Why go to Narkanda
Hatu Peak, apple orchards and winter skiing. A high village on the Hindustan–Tibet road, with the Hatu Peak temple and orchards below.
Is it worth it?
If you have three days in Shimla, Narkanda fits in as a relaxed day trip without cutting into the city. With two days, we'd keep to Shimla itself.
How to do it with Deshraah
Short on time? Add Narkanda & Hatu Peak day trip to any Shimla trip for ₹4,800 per person.
Questions travellers ask
How far is Narkanda from Shimla?
About 60 km — roughly 2 hours by road.
Can I do Narkanda as a day trip from Shimla?
Yes. Narkanda works well as a day trip — leave after breakfast and you're back in Shimla by evening.
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