Tharoch Village, Himachal Pradesh
Tharoch Village, Tehsil Nerwa, District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Introduction
Here, I am giving information about a princely and remote village named "Tharoch" on the basis of my experience as I went there to buy an apple orchard.
Founded in the 15th century. Also known as Tiroch or Taroch. Originally titled Ranas up to the occupation by the Gurkhas, and Thakurs from 1815 to 1929 is a very small and remote hilly village in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It is an apple village and dominated by Brahmin and Rajput community. This was one of the princely village of earlier times. Rana Kishan Singh was Tharoch's 1st Rana. Now it is under Tehsil of Nerwa. Tharoch village have population of around 5000 and there are several other villages around Tharoch but those are only accessible on foot. The area of the village is 223 sqKms. The Tharoch village is 18kms from Nerwa town which is on bank of Shalvi river. The villagers of Thoroch usually visit Nerwa for all the basic necessaries like clothes, food, government offices, buses etc. The Tharoch village now have a primary health center, forest office, Punjab National Bank branch, government primary level school, few small daily need shops and small bus stand. Main occupation of the villagers is farming and cattle rearing. Village is famous for its apple production in the area and villagers are helpful to some extent. The climate condition of the area is just amazing. It is very pleasant during summers and extreme cold in winters. It witness snowfall of about 6 to 11 inches annually and the village appear spectacular during snow time. I recommend this place to people who are into exploring remote villages and are hardcore adventure lovers.
How to Reach:
Tharoch Village is well connected with HRTC Bus service from Nerwa Town and Chopal. It is about 18 kms from Nerwa. The road is little muddy and bus usually take about 1.5 hour to reach from Nerwa. It is a all weather road suitable for all cars and motorcycles.
Food and Stay:
There is a small, not so hygienic Dhaba near bus stand and local food like rajma chawal, tea, eggs and bread is available. There are no private hotels or home stay available but there is forest guest house available on advance booking.
Places to see around:
1) Rana Palace
Ancient Palace is open for visitors. It is wooden stone palace built for Rana. The history of Tharoch goes back to 15 century. Rana BALJIT SINGH, present Thakur of Tharoch since 1944. (The Palace, Post Office Tharoch, Sub-Tehsil Nerwa, Tehsil Chopal, District Simla, Himachal Pradesh, India), born January 1934, succeeded to the gaddi in 1944, married 1961 at Dehra Dun, Rani Pratima Kumari of Patna in Bihar, and has issue.
2) Devta Temple
Local Devta temple is about 1 kms before the village. It is wooden carved temple and very holy to local people. The architecture of the temple is very ancient and traditional. It is recently renovated and there is specific custom to follow before entering the temple.
Budget needed:
1) Travelling by ordinary bus from major city like Shimla, Chandigarh or Delhi then I would say around Rs.4000/- for two day trip per person.
2) Travelling by a car or bike then 8000/- for two day trip per person.
Rest budget depend varies from person to person. I have given average budget needed.
some few random clicks:
Introduction
Here, I am giving information about a princely and remote village named "Tharoch" on the basis of my experience as I went there to buy an apple orchard.
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| Tharoch Village |
How to Reach:
Tharoch Village is well connected with HRTC Bus service from Nerwa Town and Chopal. It is about 18 kms from Nerwa. The road is little muddy and bus usually take about 1.5 hour to reach from Nerwa. It is a all weather road suitable for all cars and motorcycles.
Food and Stay:
There is a small, not so hygienic Dhaba near bus stand and local food like rajma chawal, tea, eggs and bread is available. There are no private hotels or home stay available but there is forest guest house available on advance booking.
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| Forest guest house Tharoach |
Places to see around:
1) Rana Palace
Ancient Palace is open for visitors. It is wooden stone palace built for Rana. The history of Tharoch goes back to 15 century. Rana BALJIT SINGH, present Thakur of Tharoch since 1944. (The Palace, Post Office Tharoch, Sub-Tehsil Nerwa, Tehsil Chopal, District Simla, Himachal Pradesh, India), born January 1934, succeeded to the gaddi in 1944, married 1961 at Dehra Dun, Rani Pratima Kumari of Patna in Bihar, and has issue.
2) Devta Temple
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| Maheshwar Devta Temple |
Local Devta temple is about 1 kms before the village. It is wooden carved temple and very holy to local people. The architecture of the temple is very ancient and traditional. It is recently renovated and there is specific custom to follow before entering the temple.
Budget needed:
1) Travelling by ordinary bus from major city like Shimla, Chandigarh or Delhi then I would say around Rs.4000/- for two day trip per person.
2) Travelling by a car or bike then 8000/- for two day trip per person.
Rest budget depend varies from person to person. I have given average budget needed.
some few random clicks:
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| Tharoch village |
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| House and land I went to buy |
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| Tharoch Village during the summer season |
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| Tharoch Palace |
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| PNB Bank Tharoch |
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| Beautiful Tharoch Village in July |
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