The short answer
Marpha in the Kali Gandaki valley is famous for apples and apple brandy, with orchards, a cider-style drink and a dried-fruit market. Other hill areas grow oranges and mandarins, and many farms around Kathmandu and Pokhara offer organic vegetable visits and farm stays.
Harvest times vary: apples in autumn, citrus in the cool season. Visits suit slow travellers who like village life and local food.
Key facts
- Apples
- Marpha, Kali Gandaki
- Citrus
- Mid-hills in cool season
- Farm stays
- Near Kathmandu, Pokhara
- Best time
- Autumn for apples
How it works
- Choose a farm areaMarpha or hill farms.
- Check the harvestAutumn for apples.
- Book a farm stayAsk for activities.
- Taste local productsBrandy, jam, dried fruit.
- Buy directCooperatives.
Insider tip
Try local apple pie or dried apples in Marpha.
Avoid this
Do not pick fruit without permission.
Related questions
Can I buy apple brandy?
Yes, in Marpha, but check local rules for transport.
Is Marpha cold?
Cool and windy; bring layers.
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