HIMALAYAN ORCHARD
  • HOME
    • OUR STORY
    • THE FARM STAY: A SHORT VIDEO
  • ACCOMMODATION & TARIFF
    • WORKATION
    • HOUSE RULES
    • TESTEMONIALS
  • THE ORCHARD KITCHEN
    • FROM THE KITCHEN GARDEN
    • TO OUR PLATES
  • WORKSHOPS & COURSES
    • CHEESE MAKING COURSE
    • SAUSAGE MAKING
    • BEER
    • SOURDOUGH BREADMAKING
  • RETREATS
    • YOGA & MEDITATION >
      • THE SPACE: IN & AROUND
      • FOOD
    • YOGA & HIKING
    • WRITER'S RETREAT
    • ART RETREATS
    • POETRY RESIDENCIES >
      • FROM THE POET"S PEN
    • MUSICAN(S) IN RESIDENCE
  • TOURS & TREKS INTO HIMALAYA
  • LOCAL TRAILS & WILDLIFE
    • BIRDWATCHING
    • LONG WEEKEND BREAK
    • MONSOON SPECIALS
    • TEMPLE TOUR
  • FAQs
  • INQUIRE TO BOOK
    • INTERNATIONAL GUESTS
  • HIMALAYAN ORCHARD BLOG
Welcome to Himalayan Orchard
A rustic farmstay in the Shimla hills,
where character meets comfort

Not Your Usual Getaway
We’re not a resort—and that’s by design. Our 75-year-old farmhouse offers something more personal: a soulful, lived-in home that’s grown organically over time. Each space has its own character, shaped by nature, history, and a love of quiet beauty.

What Makes Us Different
Comfort Without Conformity
No two rooms are the same—and that’s part of the charm. Instead of polished uniformity, we offer warmth, simplicity, and thoughtful detail. A place where the things that matter take centre stage: morning light, the scent of pine, a book read slowly in the sun.

Come Slow Down With Us
Whether you're seeking reflection, inspiration, or re-connection—with nature, yourself, or others—our hillside farm offers an experience that’s rare and real.

We invite you to slow down, and discover a stay unlike any other.

Our Offerings
Six ways to experience the orchard and beyond
Farmstay at Himalayan Orchard with traditional homes
Farmstay: Unique rooms with orchard or forest views
Homegrown greens, watermelon feta salad and pulao on a wooden table
Visit our Orchard Kitchen: What we cook and grow
Stone yogashala in a pine forest
Retreats: Yoga, meditation and forest bathing
Hand rolling herb-coated cheese on a kitchen counter
Artisanal Workshops: Cheese, sausage, beer & more
Guide leading a tour in the Himalayan landscape
Tours – Into the Himalaya: Explore in Fraser's footsteps
Birdwatching trail with binoculars and forest backdrop
Walks & Wildlife: Trails, birds, butterflies and cedar forest
  • HOME
    • OUR STORY
    • THE FARM STAY: A SHORT VIDEO
  • ACCOMMODATION & TARIFF
    • WORKATION
    • HOUSE RULES
    • TESTEMONIALS
  • THE ORCHARD KITCHEN
    • FROM THE KITCHEN GARDEN
    • TO OUR PLATES
  • WORKSHOPS & COURSES
    • CHEESE MAKING COURSE
    • SAUSAGE MAKING
    • BEER
    • SOURDOUGH BREADMAKING
  • RETREATS
    • YOGA & MEDITATION >
      • THE SPACE: IN & AROUND
      • FOOD
    • YOGA & HIKING
    • WRITER'S RETREAT
    • ART RETREATS
    • POETRY RESIDENCIES >
      • FROM THE POET"S PEN
    • MUSICAN(S) IN RESIDENCE
  • TOURS & TREKS INTO HIMALAYA
  • LOCAL TRAILS & WILDLIFE
    • BIRDWATCHING
    • LONG WEEKEND BREAK
    • MONSOON SPECIALS
    • TEMPLE TOUR
  • FAQs
  • INQUIRE TO BOOK
    • INTERNATIONAL GUESTS
  • HIMALAYAN ORCHARD BLOG