A new variety, Nervilia simplex var. himachalensis from Himachal Pradesh, NorthWestern Himalayas, India is described and illustrated. The new variety is distinct from the typical Nervilia simplex by its 2 flowered inflorescence with purple-white fringed flowers, leaves with 13 main veins, petiole erect, about 2-6 cm long, presence of ca. 1.3 cm broad sheath at the base of flowers, and 1.5-2.0 cm long capsule.