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State: Himachal Pradesh
District: Shimla
Famous for/as: Hill Station
Languages: Himachali, Hindi, English
Best Season: Throughout the year
Weather: Summer 15-24°C, Winter 0-12°C
Altitude: 2708 m
Pincode: 172030
STD code: 01782
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A pleasant hamlet Thanedar, located amidst the scenic apple orchards in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh state in India, is at a height of 7,250 ft and is famed as the fruit bowl of Himachal Pradesh.
Apples rule this fruit bowl, as in this sloppy regions one can spot multitudinous apple trees, their greenish branches covered in elegant, delicate blossoms or loaded with flourishing apples. Thanedar was the place where Samuel Stokes planted the first apple seed and the legacy of apples in India started growing. Samuel stokes is an embodiment in Thanedar. Thanedar’s apples are used in preparing most delicious wines, jam and pickles.
It is an absolutely soothing place where time has no meaning and it moves unnoticed, enjoying Mother Nature’s lavishness. One can spend refreshingly lethargic days here. Banjara Camp near Thanedar provides the convenient accommodation facilities. This is a place to undertake many adventure activities like trekking, nature walks and rock climbing.
Prime attractions in this picturesque place include an ancient St. Mary’s Church, Tani-Jubbar Lake, Parmjyotir the stone temple and Hattu Peak. Satyanand Stokes, an apple pioneer, built the stone temple in the Pahari architectural style. A nearby hillock, Barobag is attractive. The Himachali style family dwelling of the apple pioneer Satyanand Stokes, Harmony House, is on Barobag Hill. One can also take to the charming Koteshwar Mahadev Temple at Kumarsain and pay an onsite visit of the old royal palace in this apple dome.
Lots of tourists visit Thanedar in the seasons to have a real experiences of natural beauty and seclusion.
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Hazy
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32°C
at 08:00 AM
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Friday
High: 24°
Low: 20°
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Saturday
High: 24°
Low: 20°
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Sunday
High: 23°
Low: 20°
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