Hatu Peak Trek Himanchal Pradesh

HATU PEAK TREK :

About:
HATU Peak is One of the most Beautiful peak of HIMACHAL, it is the 2nd HIGHEST Peak of district Shimla,
If you are looking for breathtaking beauty and some moments of peace, 
HATU Peak will not disappoint you. Hatu peak height 3405 meters above sea level

The trek to HATU is for those who are uncomfortable with rigorous treks. 

It’s an easy hike of 7 km (one way) to the peak and you can be back at NARKANDA easily on the same day. takes 7-8 hours with average speed (Both Side) in winters

The trek is through a mixed forest covering the whole range of high-altitude 
conifers: blue pine, deodar, fir and spruce interspersed with the broad-leaved moru. 
Then come the kharsu oak, rhododendron, walnut and horse chestnut. 
There are some activities like tube slides, skiing at trekking point,
Before January 2021 Half of the distance(3km) you can cover by car, bike but from January 2021 it's restricted by Government so you have to trek 7 km(one way) by own.

How To reach :
I am taking Delhi as a center Point:
 

Bus : Private and HRTC bus is available, book online [9-10 hours] you can take Delhi to Shimla bus or Delhi to Narkanda (if available) 

Train : From delhi to kalka an then toy train Kalka --> Shimla Delhi - kalka (5 hours), Kalka - Shimla (5-6 hours) but toy train experience was so amazing. #mustry

Car : Follow Google map, well maintain road from delhi to shimla , 7-8 hours of drive.
Flight : chandigarh is the nearest airport.

Shimla - Narkanda Distance --> around 60 km 

local Bus and cabs are available. 

BEST TIME TO VISIT:

Its depends on what you love most, if you want to enjoy in snow then winters , April – October is considered as the best time to plan a visit to Hatu. During summer, Hatu Peak temperature stays between 8-20 degrees while in winters the temperature falls as low as -10 degrees. 

I prefer to Visit in feb - March  or Nov - 1st or 2n week of dec, as I am a snow lover Avoid JAN, Last week of Dec [ the route is blocked with snow].

Some Points : 

• I Recommend: Start your trek in the morning around 10 AM specially in winters.
• start downclimbing at 3 - 4 PM, after 5:30 its bit difficult to downclimb in snow in dark night 
• hydrate your self while trekking

Thanks for reading, Hope you liked it.

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