How to reach Hatu Peak from Shimla – 2023 Updated

With a year round spectacular view of snow capped Himalayan ranges, Hatu peak is a beautiful tourist spot in Himachal Pradesh .  This blog will share complete knowledge of how to reach  Hatu Peak from Shimla through different modes. 

Where is Hatu Peak located?

Hatu peak is the highest peak in the region near Narkanda, Rampur of  Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh. Narkanda is located on Hindustan Tibet Road. It is around 65 Km from Shimla after Kufri.

Name of the Place	Hatu Peak ( हाटू शिखर )
State	Himachal Pradesh
District	Shimla
Elevation of Place	3400 m, 11200 feet
Accessibility	By road
Best time to visit	March -June & September to November
Distance from Shimla	Around 65 Km

How to reach Hatu Peak from Shimla

To reach Hatu Peak, you need to first reach Narkanda, which is connected by road and accessible throughout the year except during heavy snowfall or during heavy rainfall.  The distance between Hatu Peak from Shimla is around 67 Km. There are different modes by which one can reach Hatu Peak.

How to reach Hatu Peak from Shimla by Road

There are various options to reach Narkanda by road.

 You can refer to the below table to plan your journey to Narkanda.

Sr. No.	Location	Distance (Km)	Elevation (ft)	Elevation (m)	Time  (Hr)
1	Shimla	0	7200	2200	00:00
2	Kufri	15	8500	2600	00:45
3	Narkanda	60	8900	2700	02:15
4	Hatu Peak	67	11200	3400	02:45

How to reach Hatu Peak from Shimla on a Bus

Himachal Pradesh State Owned Buses are called HRTC buses ( Himachal Road Transport Corporation buses). They are usually green/blue in color.   

There are many direct buses from Chandigarh to Narkanda, then you need to take a taxi or trek to reach Hatu Peak.

Shimla – Narkanda by Bus 

Below are the bus details you can choose

SR. No.	SERVICE NO.	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	NARKANDA	DURATION	DEPOT	TYPE	ORIGIN	DESTINATION	ONLINE BOOKING
1	1510	12:30 AM	3:00 AM	2:30 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	RAMPUR	NO
2	333	3:40 AM	6:40 AM	3:00 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	POOH VILLAGE	YES
3	1220	5:00 AM	9:30 AM	4:30 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	HARIDWAR	RECONGPEO	NO
4	93	5:01 AM	8:30 AM	3:29 Hrs	DW TARADEVI	HIMSUTA AC VOLVO / SCANIA 2X2	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RAMPUR	YES
5	538	5:30 AM	7:30 AM	2:00 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RAMPUR	NO
6	556	5:45 AM	9:15 AM	3:30 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RECONGPEO	NO
7	255	6:56 AM	9:30 AM	2:34 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	SOLAN	RECONGPEO	NO
8	518	7:15 AM	9:45 AM	2:30 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	SANGLA	NO
9	1225	8:25 AM	10:45 AM	2:20 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	HARIDWAR	SARAHAN	NO
10	CHD-KLK-KFN	8:30 AM	11:00 AM	2:30 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	KAFNU	NO
11	1513	9:00 AM	11:30 AM	2:30 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	RECONGPEO	NO
12	CHD-RPO-2X2	10:30 AM	1:00 PM	2:30 Hrs	REC PEO	HIMMANI DELUXE 2X2 NON AC	CHANDIGARH	RECONGPEO	NO
13	1726	11:30 AM	2:50 PM	3:20 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	SARAHAN	NO
14	1618	1:55 PM	4:45 PM	2:50 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	AMBALA CANT	RAMPUR	NO
15	191	3:20 PM	6:15 PM	2:55 Hrs	SHIMLA RURAL	ORDINARY	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	RAMPUR	YES
16	321	4:40 PM	7:15 PM	2:35 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	RAMPUR	YES
17	273	6:30 PM	8:45 PM	2:15 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	RECONGPEO	YES
18	1511	10:20 PM	12:50 AM	2:30 Hrs	REC PEO	HIMMANI DELUXE 2X2 NON AC	CHANDIGARH	RECONGPEO	NO
19	CHD-SML-RPO	10:30 PM	1:00 AM	2:30 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	RECONGPEO	NO
20	1512	11:30 PM	2:00 AM	2:30 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	KALPA	NO

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Note: If you are planning to take an offline HRTC bus, kindly confirm the timings from the HRTC Depot office before finalization. Click here to know the phone numbers. 

 How to reach Hatu Peak from Shimla on your own Vehicle

If you can reach Shimla in your own Vehicle then reaching Hatu Peak is not too difficult a task.

1. The travel time is around 2.45  hrs .
2. You don’t require a 4X4 vehicle there as the normal vehicle can reach there.
3. In winter there would be high snowfall above Shimla to Narkanda and then to Hatu Peak.

How to reach Hatu Peak from Shimla on a bike

Kindly consider the below points before planning a trip to Hatu Peak  on a bike.

1. Every bike can reach Hatu Peak but prefer a bike with > 150 cc engine if you are with a pillion rider. 
2. Carry rain covers along with as there might be rain at higher reaches.
3. During winters Bike riding is not advisable as there will be snowfall / black ice on roads and bike riding is extremely dangerous.

How to reach Hatu Peak from Shimla on a Taxi

Taxis can easily be hired for Hatu Peak and there are many options available on the online platforms. Following key things to be considered while taxing taxis to Hatu Peak.

1. The Driver should be experienced in traveling these areas.
2. Vehicle to be comfortable since travel time would be more than 12 hrs.
3. Ground clearance of the Vehicle to be good.
4. Negotiate well before finalization.

How to reach Hatu Peak from Shimla by Train

Narkanda is not connected by train. The last station is at Shimla

How to reach Hatu Peak from Shimla by air

Since Narkanda  is located insde the Himalayas, there is no airport nearby. The Last airport is at Shimla.

Summary – “How to reach Hatu Peak from Shimla”

Let’s summarize what we have understood in this blog  “How to reach Narkanda from Delhi ”

• Hatu Peak is a wonderful travel destination located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh at around 67 KM from Shimla.
• You can reach Shimla  in one day from Shimla.
• Narkanda can be reached throughout the year but the best time is from April – June and then from September – October.
• Hatu Peak can be reached by self-driven car, bike, taxi, and by Bus.
• Cheapest way to reach Narkanda is by the HRTC bus and many options are available.

We hope you have got a good understanding of “How to reach Hatu Peak from Shimla ”. If you want to give suggestions on this blog ” please comment.

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