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One fruit that is responsible to have changed and influenced human experience in this world twice dramatically is nothing but APPLE—first, when Eve had a taste of it even after knowing it is forbidden, and secondly, when Steve Jobs brought in his most cherished brand in the form of Apple i-Phone and other Apple products which kind of revolutionized the narrative of mobile device technology. In a way, apple has thus been a much-talked-about name and entity—sometimes grudgingly and sometimes with sheer fondness.

So, when my good friend Prithvi Raj Negi—the generous soul behind Hotel Grand Sambala, Kalpa— introduced me to a very polite gentleman, Vijender Ji, in the midst of the din of Sangla market, little had I thought about how a brief visit to his property could possibly change my experience of camp staying.


Sangla Market ［Image (c)TapasPanda］

Apple Orchard Farm and Camping is pure bliss in the background of awesome Sangla valley where the rumbling Baspa River flows next to it—a 5-minute walk in reality—and plays sweet music to ears. You enter the lush green campsite where a well-groomed orchard is full of a healthy amount of low-hanging fruits. 

Unless you have previous experience of such a sight, it is enough to make someone awestruck. After you get tuned to the surroundings, the next thing to draw attention to is the very thoughtfully planned setup of well-endowed Swiss tents offering a lot of space in-between and much-needed privacy which are generally ignored in many campsites here in India. This strait itself makes Apple Orchard distinguished among its rank. 

Tents are big enough and adequately provided with modern amenities; there is little room to complain about. Very clean interior, fresh linen, provision of hot water in the washroom, good food, smiling faces of your hosts all around, warm hospitality—it would be safe to say anyone will have a tough time to find out faults in overall staying experience with Apple Orchard. Also, indulge in a campfire by night—that is something which is absolutely not to miss if weather permits.



Chitkul, The Last Indian Village ［Image (c)TapasPanda］

A wise man from the travel industry and a good friend of mine once told, “A property is as good as its owner and the people who are managing it”. Meet Mr. Vijender from Apple Orchard, and most certainly, no further explanation is needed to support this. His careful pick of facilities in the property, well-thought-about planning of every intricate detail by keeping the client's preferences in mind—all has contributed to bringing the farm to its present-day stature. 

I personally thanked the Chef of the kitchen for a simple yet tasteful selection of fabulous dishes for our lunch and that too, on a brief notice.


Apple Orchard Camping

Visit Apple Orchard to have a slice of abundant joy and experience a somewhat unique definition of camp stay in India.