80 kms from Shimla on the old Hindustan-Tibet road lies Kotgarh, which enjoys a special place in Himachal history. In 1916 Samuel Stokes, a social worker from Philadelphia brought the first apple saplings to Kotgarh, the place he adopted as his home. One can still see the 'Starking Delicious' apple orchard that he planted there.
Thanedhar is 15 kms down the road and the Banjara Orchard Retreat is 1 km short of the Thanedar Bazar. A signboard of the Retreat greets you at the turn off . The same road carries on to meet the Shimla-Sangla highway (NH 22) at Bithal which is 21 km from the Retreat.
All the accommodation provided by Travelmasti are in the most comfortable hotels/resorts/camps, handpicked especially for you, offering the best stay to make your business or leisure trip, simply 'worth it'.
Rooms & Suites
Seven fully furnished rooms with attached baths. There is 24 hrs supply of hot and cold water.
Nestled amongst acres of apple blossoms is the Banjara Orchard Retreat - an eco-friendly getaway that will enchant nature lovers. There are fully furnished rooms with attached baths and a well-equipped kitchen to cater to a variety of tastes.
Tara Devi Temple is a highly coveted tourist attraction of Shimla. The Tara Devi Temple settled at the top of the hill is delimited by revered environs. more
Jakhoo Hill/Temple , Shimla
The temple is dedicated to the monkey god, Lord Hanuman. The town's highest peak(2455 m) Jakhoo temple is a vantage point for Shimla's famous views. more
