Nature Travel

Himachal is well known for citrus fruits, dry fruits and specially apple. Kotgarh in Himachal has the highest per capita income in South East Asia, for it's apples sales. Apples form the mainstay of Himachal's horticulture industry. While places in the 'cold dry zone' that lie above 2,700m, produce some of the best quality, apples can be grown as low as state's rural economy.

A considerable degree of contribution in introducing Indian fruits abroad goes to Stokes, who later came to be known as Satyanand. The success of the plants and the introduction of grading, packing and marketing, has steadily transformed the horticultural pattern and the economy of the area.

A Huge Variance Of Citrus Fruits
The sub tropical zone of the area has orchards of various other fruits including Mango, Litchi, Guava, Fig and practically the entire citrus range. The mid hills bears fruits that form essential ingredient of squash, jam and jelly.

Dry fruits
The dry fruit produce of the area includes Peaches and Plums, Apricots and Pomegranate, Persimmon and Pear. Kiwi and Olive are steadily making their presence felt. Other include Cherry, Walnut and Chestnut. The warmer parts produce Raisins, Grapes, Prunes, Almonds - and the unique, 'Chilgoza', the tasty kernel of the chill pine.