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Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Thanedar June 15th 2010

Lots of Apples, tangy red Cherries and the smell of pine and conifers in the cool refreshing mountain air welcomes you to Thanedhar. Thanedar is located approximately 80Kms from shimla,the nearest town is Narkanda which is 14kms away. Apple cultivation was pioneered here by Samuel Stokes a social worker,who saw the abject poverty among people. All throughout this beautiful hamlet you will find apple trees with their boughs heavy with the bountiful fruit.You can drive around 68Kms from Shimla crossing Dhalli ,Kufri, Fagu, Theog, Matiana then to Narkanda. Thanedar is around 16 Kms from Narkanda. From Narkanda you can visit the famous Hatu Peak (7Kms)and the famous Hatu temple.The Hatu trek is a relatively easier on those not divulging in the more rigorous and difficult ones.All throughout the habitation is different conifers forest.You can find beautiful ... read more
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