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Hatu Peak Trek Overview
Hatu Peak Trek Detailed Itinerary
Arrival at Narkanda
Start trekking from the base camp of Narkanda to start off a light walk.
After a kilometer, you find the intersection of three roads, surrounded by tall pine woods.
Embark on the narrow trail through the pine forests with billboards pointing out the right direction.
The trail takes you eastwards for an hour around a curve with pines ascending through the sunlight.
Continue walking for one more hour to witness the dense overgrowth reduce in number.
As you walk for 3 kilometers to the end of the Boulevard, the breathtaking views of the Himalayas come into the picture.
Ascend through the dense growth of Blue pines and oak trees to reach the campsite near Hatu Peak to enjoy camp activities.
Doze off for the night in comfortable tents.
Departure from Hatu Peak
Wake up the next day to eat a healthy breakfast at the campsite.
You can visit the Hatu Mata Temple which rests on the sloppy path of Hatu Peak Road.
The peak is close to a sanctuary that is believed to be utilized by Pandavas.
Start descending from the temple as you catch the beautiful sight of snow-capped mountains.
Descents slowly transform into a lavish green trail.
The descents are not steep but covered in dense overgrowth of Firs, Spruce, Deodars, and Blue Pine Trees.
Walk for 7 kilometers and reach Narkanda.
What To Pack For Your Hatu Peak Trek?
1. Clothing:
Winter hat or insulating hat
Sweater
Lightweight gloves
Hiking shirts
2. Personal accessories:
Watch
UV-protected sunglasses
Notebook and pen
Money
Extra passport photos and photocopies of passport
Cell phone
Camera
Binoculars
3. Toiletries:
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Drying towel
Face or body wipes
Deodorant
Biodegradable bar soap
4. Medicine and first-aid kit:
Anti-diarrhea pills
Anti-headache pills
Antiseptic ointment for cuts
Bandage
Cough and cold medicine
Diamox or Acetylzolamide (for acute mountain sickness)
5. Eatables: Snacks like biscuits, protein bars, glucose-based chocolates, cup noodles, dry fruits, and quick energy bites must be carried.
6. Cutlery: leakproof lunch box, mug, spoon, and disposable plates.
7. Essentials:
Water purification tablets
Trekking pole
Thermal bottle
Backpack or daypack
Know Before You Go To Hatu Peak Trek
- By Air:
- By Train:
- By Car:
- By Bus:
The nearest airport to Narkanda is the Jubbarhatti, lying 23 km south of Shimla and 76 km from Narkanda.The second nearest airport to Narkanda is Chandigarh Airport, lying 181 km away. From Narkanda you can take up the hiking trails to Hatu Peak.
Shimla is the nearest railway station to Narkanda at 60 kilometers. The railway station has interconnectivity with major Indian cities and states.
Narkanda lies on the route between Shimla and Rampur. From Shimla, Narkanda is 61.5 km and you can drive there in about 2.5 hours with car rental services, or by taking a private taxi/cab.
State-owned and private buses like Volvo and Red Bus run directly from Shimla, Chandigarh, Delhi, Kullu, etc to Narkanda with a decent fare. You can board a bus from Shimla to Rampur and get down at Narkanda as it is one of the stops.
- Baghi Village:
You can take a direct road of 24 kilometers from Narkanda to reach Baghi Village at an elevation of 6,844 ft. Baghi Village is an apple belt with 5 kilometers of forested ascent to join the Narkanda Trail.
- Tanni Jubber Lake:
You can take the 7-kilometer-long trek from Jor Bagh to reach Tanni Jubber Lake at an elevation of 8,628 ft. The beautiful lake makes your trek to Hatu Peak a bit difficult due to the dense forests with a number of Himalayan Bears. The difficult route is the one less traveled but connects Thanedar to Hatu Peak.
Trek to Hatu Peak with camping at Narkanda is a beginner-friendly trek ranging from easy to moderate levels. You can think about learning the art of acclimatization to avoid altitude sickness as the two-day trek creates a major altitude loss and gain. Also, you need to check the weather before starting and must follow the advice and rules of your guide properly to embark on a safe trek.
Visit a doctor before the Hatu Peak Trek to test your fitness level and go for other mandatory checkups.
Avoid planning to trek during monsoons as rain can make the trek uncomfortable and risky.
Refrain from trekking during the night as it can be dangerous amidst the pine forests.
Don’t litter near the campsite.
Try to save water and don’t use plastic bags as we encourage eco-friendly treks.
Carry a 50-60 liter backpack for keeping all the important items.
Keep cash with yourself as there is no ATM or UPI facility in the entire trekking route beyond Narkanda.
Don’t carry any luxurious items and keep the luggage minimum.
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FAQs of Hatu Peak Trek
How much time is required to do Hatu Peak Trek?
Hatu Peak Trek is a 7-kilometer-long trek that takes around 2 days- 1 night to finish. On day 01, you ascend the Narkanda Trail to camp near Hatu Peak. After sleeping overnight in the campsite, you descend down the very next day to reach the base camp Narkanda.
Where is Hatu Peak Trek located?
Hatu Peak is located in Narkanda, a little town lying 60 kilometers from Shimla. It is one of the stops from Shimla to Palampur, Kannur, or Spiti Valley. This town is popular because of Hatu Peak Temple, dedicated to Mandodari- Ravana’s wife.
How difficult is the Hatu Peak Trek?
Hatu Peak Trek is an easy trek that first-time trekkers can enjoy. It gives a full-fledged experience of a Himalayan Trek. Even though it is a one-day ascend and other-day descend, you must assess your fitness levels and should be able to walk 10 kilometers in a day as the trail takes you through dense pine forests.
What is the best time to do a Hatu Peak Trek?
The best experience of Hatu Peak Trek comes in winter during February and March. The region is completely covered with snow including the forest trail and Hatu Peak Temple. This gives you a complete experience of snow trekking, making it a thrilling as well as a rewarding journey with the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas.
What is there to do in Hatu Peak Trek?
You can trek to Hatu Peak from Narkanda and visit the holy Hatu Peak temple of Mandodari. Before reaching the temple, you can check out Karena Peak (10,826 feet), full of lush greenery. Besides the temple, you can visit the nearby meadow Jor Bagh. Or take another trekking route from the Apple forests of Baghi Village for an extra level of thrill owing to the difficulties.
Is Hatu Peak worth visiting?
Yes, Hatu Peak is worth visiting because this is one of the most unexplored treks of the Himalayas through the dense forests of Blue Pines, Oaks, and Spruce Trees. It is a beginner-friendly trek that takes you through the forests and green meadows to the peak above 11,000 ft. On Hatu Peak, there is the holy temple of Hatu, where you can pay your respects.
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