Tani Jubbar Lake
lake · 21 min from Narkanda
Day planFirst visitClassicrelaxed
One day around Narkanda — Hatu Peak and Tani Jubbar Lake
A one-day Narkanda plan: Hatu Peak and its wooden temple in the clear morning air, then Tani Jubbar Lake in the fir forest. Free, copyable itinerary.
A single day for Narkanda: Hatu Peak and its temple in the clear morning air, then Tani Jubbar Lake in the forest.
It leaves out Kotgarh; the two-day plan adds it. See also things to do in Narkanda and when to visit Narkanda.
Photos: Wittystef (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Gaurav Kapatia (CC BY-SA 4.0) — via Wikimedia Commons, resized.
Who this is for
Anyone with a day in Narkanda, or breaking the road between Shimla and Rampur.
Day by day
Day 1
The peak, then the lake
The high point while the air is clear, the lake after.
- 08:30Hatu Mata TempleThe small wooden temple at the top of Hatu Peak, 18 minutes up a steep road. Bring a jacket and water.
- ↓ 33 min by road · 14 km11:30Tani JubbarA small still lake in the fir forest, 21 minutes from Narkanda; walk to the water and look at the reflections.
Getting there
Narkanda is about 59 km from Shimla, roughly 113 minutes by car or bus. See the hub guide for the full arrival table.
Where to stay
Stay in Narkanda. Both stops are short drives from the town, and the evening light on the forest is worth a night.
Know before you go
- Go up Hatu early, before cloud builds, and carry a jacket; the top is colder than the town.
- Keep the lake for midday; it is quiet and needs no more than half an hour.
Places on this route
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Questions people ask
Can you see Narkanda in one day?
Yes. Hatu Peak is 18 minutes from the town and Tani Jubbar Lake is 21 minutes, so both fit into a relaxed day with time for lunch. Start early for clear air at the top, and keep the lake for later, when the light is soft on the water.
Do you need a car?
Yes, or a taxi. The road to Hatu Peak is steep but can be driven by car or bike, and the lake is on a side road through the forest. Buses serve the main highway, not these two stops, so agree a price and a waiting time with a driver.
What if it is cloudy?
The plan still works. Clouds can hide the Himalayan view from Hatu, but the temple and the forest are there regardless, and the lake looks calm and quiet under cloud. If the top is white out, swap the order and do the lake first.