Himachal Apple Tour

The Indian state of Himachal is much famed for its beautiful destinations such as Shimla, Kullu and Manali. The state is also famed for snowfall and the stunning views of the Himalayas that it offers to its visitors. But the state is also famous for the tasty Himachal Apples.

The state produces some of the best quality apples in the world. The apple orchards, as an industry in the State, are a major foreign revenue earner--both in raw (fresh fruits) and processed forms. Apple is the main fruit crop and grown throughout the state (nine out of 12 districts). It accounts for about 40 percent of fruit growing areas here.

About Himachal 200,000 families are actively occupied with apple cultivation. And, 90 percent of them are small and marginal farmers with an average holding of less than 0.6 hectare. Besides apple, other fruits such as pear, peach, cherry and plum are grown commercially in Himachal Pradesh. Perhaps that’s why horticulture is regarded one of the most thriving industries in Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Apple Tours:-

Take a one-of-its-kind tour of the apple country of Himachal Pradesh to enjoy the many beautiful orchards of the state that appear stunning as if straight out of perfect picture cards. The amazing sight of raw and ripe apples hanging from tress in the various apple orchards would certainly give you much pleasure.

One could start the apple tour from Shimla, the state’s capital. Shimla is as wonderful for apple orchards as it is for being one of the most visited hill stations of the country. So, start your memorable apple tour from Shimla to enjoy the apple and apricot orchards that are fast becoming one of the most sought after attractions of the state. Certainly, an Orchards Tour or Apple Tour of Himachal Pradesh proves to be the most surprising package of Shimla tourism.

A 82 kms long tour from Shimla via Naldehra brings you to Kotagrah where the welcoming sight of apple trees much soothes your eyes. It is here where the apple revolution of the state really started. At present, Kotagarh exports several lacs tones of quality apples to the many far-off places.

An interesting story exists behind the apple revolution in this part of the state. Way back in 1919, an American named Samuel Evans Stokes started planting trees in his 200 acres land here. This led to a great cultivation of apples in the state. Besides Kotagarh, Mandi and Kullu are the other places of Himachal which are famed for their excellent apple productions. So, they could also be made a part of the wonderful Himachal Apple Tours to have an experience one can cherish for long.