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Kotgarh is beautiful valley at an elevation of 7,000 feet overlooking the Satluj River and snow clad sub Himalayan Ranges which consist of the Himachal Pir Panjals and the Baspa Ranges. The place is famous for its Apple and Cherry orchards. Rudyard Kipling anointed Kotgarh as “The Mistress of the Northern Hills” in his short story, Lispeth. Kotgarh-a rural idyll remains strongly evocative in an era when tranquility and peace is rare. A veritable mélange of pine, fir and spruce forest welcome you with open arms. The fragrance from fields of apple, cherry and myriad stone fruits produced in the valley is not only invigorating, but can be enriching experience for life.

Majestic view of cobalt blue sky-a rarity in the age climate change-ameliorated by the tinge of orange is like a painter colauge, to be admired. Humans and environment is still living in harmony at Kotgarh - a rarity in 21th century.

This village is 80 kilometres from Shimla on the old Hindustan Tibet Road. The Road bifurcates from the National Highway 22 at Narkanda towards Kotgarh. This scenic valley offers a marvellous panorama of mountain range, the far ones being snow clad and the near ones being covered with thick deodar trees. In the lower portion of the valley flows the river Sutlej. The area is dotted with huge apple plantations and farmhouses amidst the terraced fields. There are lot of short walks through the forests and apple orchards.

Itinerary

  • Relax while sipping coffee

    Arrival - Kotgarh

    After your overnight volvo journey reach Shimla around 6:30am. We board a private Tempo traveller and leave for Kotgarh (Breakfast on the way around 8:30am). The drive will take you though dense forests, apple and cherry orchards. The town of Narkanda falls on the way. Reach homestay by afternoon. Check into your room, rest a while and get fresh. In the evening we we will take a walk though a hundred years old heritage. The trial will take us through villages, apple orchards and dense forests. We will also visit the Kotgarh church. You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world like stars while you enjoy the warmth in bonfire

  • Hike Day

    Get up to a wonderful morning in the homestay, which is located amidst an orchard of cherry and apples, with a straight view of the snow clad Baspa ranges. After breakfast, we drive towards the base of Hatu. Those who want to trek up the mountain can do that too. As we will be sending the vehicle on top to get us back, those who don’t want to walk can drive up. It’s a choice as it’s a 1 hr walk to the top and the trail goes tough dense forests of Oak and Deodar. Once on the top we can enjoy the majestic views and click some photographs of the mountain views. We can walk to Jaubagh and spent some leisurely time there.

     

    In the evening we will be back to the homestay.

  • Beautiful Drive

    Get up to yet an another lovely morning. We will go for a morning walk with Alpha (Dog) to a clearing amidst a forest and apple orchards. We can spend some time here watching the picturesque view from here. Return to the homestay, pack your stuff and leave for Shimla. Watch the setting sun from a cafe in famous mall road.

     

    Late evening Volvo back to Delhi. Reach ISBT Delhi in morning.

     

    Dont forget to airdrop/whatsapp your pictures. Give us a hug and say goodbye

Inclusions

  • HRTC Volvo (Delhi - Delhi)
  • Six Meals.
  • Deodar Cottage (Kotgarh) for 2N 3D
  • One tour leader from team Jugni.

Exclusions

  • 5% GST.
  • Gratuities, Any medical expense, Any kind of drink.
  • Mandatory tipping Rs 100 per day
  • Anything not specified in the inclusions

Additional Information

Trip Highlights

  • Hatu Peak
  • Apple trees
  • Few British Era buildings
  • A super cute Dog
  • Digging your teeth into simple home cooked veg food
  • Serene location, stunning mountain views
  • Sheer madness & unlimited selfies and photographs.

CANCELLATION POLICY

In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason/s we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:

  • Booking amount & Tickets: (Non Refundable)
  • 60 days prior to arrival: 50% of the Tour / service cost will be deducted
  • 45 days prior to arrival: 70% of the Tour / service cost will be deducted
  • 30 days prior to arrival: No Refund

DISCLAIMER

Please be aware that during your participation in vacations operated by Jugni, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our control, including but not limited to: the hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft, or other means of transportation; forces of nature; political unrest; acts of lawlessness or terrorism; and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. Jugni will not have liability regarding provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. While Jugni will use its best efforts to ensure that adequate measures are taken, by agreeing to participate in a vacation and/or optional excursions you agree that you will hold Jugni harmless regarding any provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care rendered. Jugni is not responsible for such risks and dangers that may arise beyond our control. Payment of your deposit indicates you accept these risks and dangers and agree to hold Jugni harmless for the same.

SAFETY

Please be aware that during your participation in vacations operated by Jugni, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our control, including but not limited to: the hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft, or other means of transportation; forces of nature; political unrest; acts of lawlessness or terrorism; and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. Jugni will not have liability regarding provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. While Jugni will use its best efforts to ensure that adequate measures are taken, by agreeing to participate in a vacation and/or optional excursions you agree that you will hold Jugni harmless regarding any provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care rendered. Jugni is not responsible for such risks and dangers that may arise beyond our control. Payment of your deposit indicates you accept these risks and dangers and agree to hold Jugni harmless for the same.