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A picturesque valley located at a distance of 80 km from Shimla, in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Thanedar is at an altitude of 7250 feet. Often referred to as the fruit bowl of Himachal Pradesh, Thanedar is famous for its apples. The climate here is very congenial for its cultivation.
In fact, Thanedar is among one of the first places that started cultivation of apples in India, when an Englishman, Samuel Stokes, who later became famous by the name Satyanand Stokes introduced them here. In tune with the foresight of Mr. Stokes, apples started growing here in abundance. Thanedar’s apples are used in preparing wines, jams and pickles.
Paramjyoti Stone Temple, affiliated to the Arya Samaj, built by Satyanand Stokes in true Pahari architectural style, is a major attraction here. The history of Thanedar is interlinked with that of the Stokes family. The ancestral Bungalow of Satyanand Stokes called Harmony House is on a nearby hillock, Barabog Hills, and attracts a lot of tourists. This three-storied Harmony Hall is made of stone, wood and slate. It is where Stokes’ experiments with apples began.
Barobag is the highest point in Thanedar and offers panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains. St Mary’s Church, Tani-Jubbar Lake, Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, Parmjyoti Temple and Hattu Peak are all places of tourists’ interest. The Narkandaski resort, an alpine styled one, attracts a lot of skiers; especially beginners for whom the slopes are easy to manoeuvre. It is only 16 km from Thanedar.
St. Mary’s Church at Thanedar is an old-fashioned wooden church with rich stained glass windows. The Tani - Jubber Lake is a beautiful lake lying between lush green slopes and apple orchards.
Banjara camp provides accommodation as well as many adventurous activities like trekking, nature walks and rock climbing. Thanedar can be reached by road from Shimla which is 80 km away.
The nearest railway station to Thanedar is Kalka at a distance of 155 km. The nearest airport is Jubbarhatti Airport near Shimla at a distance of 94 km. The months from March to October are the best times to visit Thanedar.
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Thanedar is a village located in the Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at a height of about 7,250 ft above sea level. Popular for apple cultivation, the destination is also known as the Fruit Bowl of Himachal Pradesh. The region is associated with Samuel Stokes, an Englishman who began the cultivation of apples in India. He later changed his name to Satyanand Stokes.
There are numerous attractions in and around Thanedar village, including the popular Arya Samaj Mandir. Constructed by Satyanand Stokes, the structure represents the Pahari architectural style. This temple is decorated with inscriptions from the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.
The Harmony House, another popular tourist spot, is where Stokes began experimenting with apples. The St. Mary’s Church is situated in Kotgarh near the destination. This wooden church is constructed in the neo-classical architectural style.
The Tani-Jubbar Lake lies amid snow-clad mountains and apple orchards. The Nag Devta temple is a popular tourist attraction near the lake. Travellers can also visit the Barobag Hills, the highest point in Thanedar. The Koteshwar Mahadev temple and Hattu Hills are other attractions situated in proximity to the village.
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