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Hatkoti in Shimla is a pretty village, which lies on the majestic banks of Pabbar River. At an altitude of 1100 meters, the scenic and serene environ of Hatkoti boast of the compassion of Goddess Hateshwari from whom this lovely locale derives its name. As the converging point of three streams, Hatkoti offers a great sense of ethereal experience, which makes it a significant spot in a pilgrim’s itinerary. Encircled by pretty fields of lovely paddys, Hatkoti gives the visitors an exceptional devout sensation, which gets them closer to the lord. A remote place in the suburbs of the Shimla valley, the silence prevailed in the holy terrain of this pilgrim centre obliterates all worldly longings from the minds of the devotees. A baffling vale of astonishingly divine shrines, Hatkoti is also engraved with lovely and spectacular vibes. The architectural grandeur of the stone temples is fully complimented by the awe-inspiring vistas of nature with its stunning and enlivening attires. The Sunpuri hills in the heart of the valley create a bizarrely composed setting where one can witness the warmth of an unspoiled and unruffled nature. The grayish waters in the mountain streams and the gurgling waters of the perpetual river Pabbar offers a soothing and a tranquil feeling. These streams offers tremendous opportunities of expeditions like Trout-Fishing and Angling by which the fun loving people can make their time quite enjoyable.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 171206

STD Code: 1781

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Best Time to Visit:  Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov

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Hatkoti is a small village located on the banks of river Pabbar. near Shimla and is known for its small yet beautiful temples. Located at an altitude of 1100 mts above sea level, the holy town is equally popular for its serene ambiance and mesmerising natural views. Hatkoti enjoys pleasant climate throughout the year. The Hatkoti temples have suffered at the hands of time. Further down the river Pabar, there used to be many more temples of this nature, with elaborately carved stonewalls and doors made of wood. But most of these temples have been reduced to rubble. At the heart of the Hatkoti valley stand the hills of Sunpuri, merging into each other, making it sacred for the localities to call it the Ardhnarishwar. Surmounting this hillock is a small temple with another finely chiseled image of Mahishasurmardini, made of stone. Small temples scattered nearby are said to have been built by the Pandavas and the local people call them ‘Panzo Pandoora Ghaurdoo’ (The toy houses of the five Pandavas). A charoo (large bronze vessel) stands battered with age on one side of the mandap of the Mahishasurmardini temple securely chained to an image of Ganesha positioned inside the temple.

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By Air : The nearest airport to Hatkoti is Jubbarhatti in Shimla, which is at a distance of 126 km from Hatkoti. Taxi cabs are available from airport to Sarahan at a rate of Rs 1,600. The nearest International Airport is Delhi.

By Train : The nearest major railway station is at Shimla, which is at a distance of 104 km from Hatkoti. Taxi and Jeep services are available from Railway station to Hatkoti. It costs about Rs 1,400.

By Bus : Hatkoti is connected to nearby cities through Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation buses. Buses are available from Rampur (103 km) and also from Dehradun, Shimla and Jubbal.

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