What sets Banjara Orchard Retreat apart, though, from those that we have stayed at, of similar price range, is the thought put into the small things.
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List of articles on Thanedar, Himachal Pradesh. Includes detailed descriptions of the various sites, pictures, and hotel reviews.
Paramjyoti Mandir
The Paramjyoti Mandir, located on the way to Harmony Hall, was built by Stokes in 1937. There are no idols in this temple. There is a hawan kund and a painting of ‘Krishna and Arjuna’ in the inner sanctum.
Harmony Hall
The Harmony Hall, built by Stokes in 1912, has an unique architecture with elements from the local pahadi architecture mixed with those from the West. It was named after his ancestral home in New Jersey.
Thanedar : Paramjyoti Mandir, Harmony Hall & Saroga Forest
On most days, Thakur Saheb, the amiable host of Banjara’s Orchard Retreat, takes his guests on a nature walk through the Saraoga Forest.
Saroga Forest Nature Walk
On most days, Thakur Saheb, the amiable host of Banjara’s Orchard Retreat, takes his guests on a nature walk through the Saraoga Forest.
Exploring Thanedar
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.
Thanedar, the heart of apple country!
About a kilometer later, the path left the orchards and homes behind, leading us into a forest trail that ran even further downhill through Blue Pine and Deodar woods.
Tani Jubbar Lake
Tani Jubbar, located about 7 kms from Thanedar is definitely one of the tiniest lakes we have ever come across.
