Himachal Apple Orchard Stays (Shimla–Manali Belt)
Himachal's apple belt — Kotkhai and Jubbal near Shimla, and the Kullu–Manali valley — is India's orchard-stay heartland, where families host guests among apple, cherry and plum trees at 1,800–2,500 m. Apple harvest (August–October) turns orchard stays into picking holidays with mountain views.
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- Apple, cherry and plum orchard homestays
- Harvest-season fruit picking (Aug–Oct)
- Kotkhai–Jubbal belt near Shimla
- Kullu valley farms and salt springs
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Frequently asked questions
When is apple season in Himachal Pradesh?
Himachal's apple harvest runs August to October, with premium varieties like Kinnauri hitting markets by late September. Many orchard homestays near Shimla (Kotkhai, Jubbal, Thanedar) and in the Kullu valley let guests join the picking.