Narkanda is a high altitude hill station in Shimla District at 8,884 feet above sea level. Hatu Peak [11,152 feet above sea level] is located 7 km east of Narkanda.
Hatu Mata Temple is located at Hatu Peak.
The way from Narkanda to Hatu Peak is a jeep road. However, trekking enthusiasts can walk and make it a day trip. Accommodation was available near the Temple. However, it is advisable to take contact details from any Narkanda hotel / police and book the accommodation in advance.
We visited Hatu Peak twice - in the morning and in the evening. The top photograph of Hatu Mata Temple was taken in the evening. The evening view of surrounding hills was fascinating.
However, the morning offered clear view of snow-capped mountains.
There was snow during last week of April 2014.
The area between Narkanda and Hatu is covered with dense Himalayan forest.
Distant views of Hatu Mata Temple are presented below:
The terrain is rugged.
However, advent of spring had bloomed flowers.
I end this post with morning views of Hatu Mata Temple.
