Banjara Orchard Retreat Thanedar

Hotels
8.2 (23 reviews)
P. O. Thanedar, Thanadhar Road, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh , Postal code - 172030 and City - Shimla , Kotgarh , in

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Clubhouse
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent host
Beautiful view
Great location
Amazing hospitality
Cozy and comfortable rooms
Homely food
Cons:
Maybe a genset may be helpful in power failure

Categories

Cleanliness
7.76
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.73
Amazing hospitality and guest care.
Location
8.77
Great location amidst orchards.
Room Quality
8.22
Cozy, comfortable, and spacious rooms.
Amenities
7.75
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.21
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Fantastic homely food.
Overall Experience
7.93
Thanks for a memorable stay to Sharmaji and team.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:58

Property Description

Tranquil Garden Setting
Nestled in Kotgarh, Banjara Orchard Retreat Thanedar offers a serene escape with its lush garden surroundings.

Family-Friendly Amenities
With a dedicated kids' club and various recreational activities like table tennis and darts, families are sure to have a delightful stay at the property.

Scenic Views and Culinary Delights
Guests can enjoy picturesque city views from select rooms with balconies. The on-site restaurant serving delicious Indian cuisine adds a flavorful touch to the overall experience.

Ready to experience a peaceful retreat amidst nature's beauty? Book your stay at Banjara Orchard Retreat Thanedar now.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 PM
Airport code: IXC

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for Rs. 2,000 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.76
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Rupal family_with_children in
10
Pros:

Excellent host , beautiful view amazing stay.

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Manohar Babu extended_group in
9
2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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prakash couple in
9
Home in the hills
Pros:

Great location amidst orchards.
Peaceful...scenic....ambient.
Cozy...comfortable and spacious rooms.
Amazing hospitality and guest care.
Fantastic homely food.


Thanks for a memorable stay to Sharmaji and team.

Cons:

Maybe a genset may be helpful in power failure.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Mehta young couple in
8
It was nice and enjoyed scope for improvement in food quality
Pros:

Nice property to relax

2025-06-16 via Nuitee
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Manish family with young children in
9
Amazing property, most hospitable management
Pros:

Location, kind of rooms

Cons:

Nothing, it’s perfect

2025-06-03 via Nuitee
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Davinder young couple in
7
Views are good… but you can’t stay for a longer. Breakfast was great. On our arrival, without ordering, tea was served t
Pros:

View

Cons:

So secluded

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
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Jatin group in
10
Super comfortable stay with great hospitality
Pros:

Everything is quite perfect..Sharmaji and his team were eveready for us. Views and food all are perfectly balanced.

Cons:

Had to come back.

2025-01-19 via Nuitee
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Aggarwal family with young children in
1
never book this hotel
Pros:

just a little bit location

Cons:

everything …food is poor room service is poor
shower is not working in room….even they proudly say we does not provide any shampoo, shower gel or mos….very poor hotel

2025-01-08 via Nuitee
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Prabir with friends in
8
A resort with a view
Pros:

Location, hospitality, food, Room size, heating, view

Cons:

No wifi and intercom. Price high compared to facility

2024-12-08 via Nuitee
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Jai family with young children in
10
Great stay with Great people!
Pros:

I stayed for 2 nights with my family. Location is splendid. All staff including manager Mr. Sharma were quite helpful and took good care. The owner is a gem of a person. There is no negative point about this property. Would highly recommend to stay here. You can get a beautiful sunset view from the property. Hatu temple and Nag temple are also nearby and a must place to visit.

Cons:

No negative point.

2024-11-10 via Nuitee
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Bibhuti young couple in
7
Nice hotel in a good place
Pros:

It’s location!

Cons:

Unexpected allotment in a lower rated room though I have booked the best one and paid even more than their price for their best room! I have booked thru’ booking.com. I paid ten thousand in Indian rupees plus eighteen hundred taxes . I was allotted a room , the cost of which was 6500/- . When I brought this thing to their notice, they replied they have done this as per booking.com advise! Everyone must be aware of this thing!

2024-06-14 via Nuitee
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Ranjit family with young children in
6
Did not live up to expectations as compared to other banjara properties.
Pros:

The food was very good and personal attention to detail was given. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The room was spacious with a great view.

Cons:

The bedding linen could be of better quality and didn’t seem that clean. The mattress was not very comfortable.

2024-06-06 via Nuitee
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Manoj family with young children in
10
Exceptional
Pros:

It's a very good offbeat place in between Apple orchards. Beautiful sunset,staff helpful.

Cons:

I think I like everything

2024-01-21 via Nuitee
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Rathi young couple in
10
Exceptional
2023-12-25 via Nuitee
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Samar family with young children in
5
Good location and rooms food and menu can improve
Pros:

Location is good ,scenic

Cons:

The morning breakfast spread can improve a lot ,menu is very limited no room service

2023-07-14 via Nuitee
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Piyush group in
8
Very good
2023-06-10 via Nuitee
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Piyush family with young children in
8
Mixed experience...could be improved with small things
Pros:

Banjara Orchard is a well maintained property with clean and comfortable rooms. It has a nice view of the valley and a partial view of snow peaks on one side. The apple orchard is fabulous. The food is very tasty without being oily or spicy.

Cons:

The approach road of last 10 kms from Narkanda is not in a great shape. The service/attitude of the staff is mixed and at times inflexible. For example they didn't proactively clean the room in the morning and then refused to do it when we asked for cleaning later. Similarly they asked us to turn off the lights and vacate activity room at 1030 when there isn't much else to do. Given ripe cherries are highlight of the property which we visited for at this time, they could have allowed access to at least a few cherries and experience of plucking and eating ourselves...even for a charge.

2023-06-06 via Nuitee
D
Debraj family with young children in
9
Superb
2023-05-22 via Nuitee
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Cleopatra young couple in
10
Exceptional
2023-03-18 via Nuitee
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Hinge family with young children in
10
Peace and Tranquility
Pros:

The location is great. Staff is cordial. Special thanks to Mr Attar Singh. He had been in touch with us prior arrival and was always available. Extremely well maintained property.
Food is great.

Cons:

Nil comments

2022-11-08 via Nuitee