Kotgarh and Thanedhar are located at an altitude of 1830m above the sea level. It is at a distance of 17km from Narkanda. Visitors can enjoy an amazing view of the snow covered mountains of the mighty Himalayas and Kullu Valley from the Kotgarh Valley. Kotgarh is famous for its U shape and is located on the left bank of river Satluj. Thanedhar is famous for its apple orchards.
The well-known writer Rudyard Kipling, in one of his stories named Kotgarh ‘Lispeth’ means “Mistress of the Northern Hills”. These two places are the greenest valleys of Narkanda because of their large orchards and apple farms. The famous Stokes Farm is also located in Thanedhar. He came to India in 1904, an American who was deeply influenced by Indian philosophy. The Stokes Farm includes a variety of delicious apples such as the Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, and Royal Delicious apples. The apples are famous in the international market for their freshness and taste.
Kotgarh and Thanedhar are accessible throughout the year. Summer is the best time to visit.
Good hotels are available at Kotgarh, Narkanda, and Thanedhar.
