The Batari House

The Batari House - Explore the Kotgarh Khaneti Valley

A serene Home Stay in the Himalayan village of Batari in Kotgarh-Narkanda Valley. You can spend your time exploring the culture, living, and food of this Himalayan village.

Explore the birthplace of apple farming in India with a look back into the history of the efforts of an American to boost the economic growth of the hill state. The Places around give you a first-hand experience of the lifestyle of apple valley.

Located at a distance of 22 KM from Narkanda and 95 KM from Shimla, it is a perfect destination for people aiming to spend leisure time away from crowded tourist destinations.

It is a perfect stopover if you are heading to Kinnaur and Spiti.

Facilities and Amenities

Each Room has :

• One Double Bed

• One Centre Table with 2 Chairs

• 2 Side tables beside the bed

• One Dressing Mirror

• One Steel Almirah with Locker

• Power Sockets on both sides of the bed for laptop and mobile charging

• 1 Tube Light and 1 LED bulb ( with 3-4 hours of light backup in case of no electricity)

• One Kitchenette with Electric Kettle ( Induction Cooker/ LPG Gas and Utensils can be provided for self-cooking in case of Long Stays)

• Attached Washroom with Geyser for Hot Water

• One Private Porch with a Great View

• Open Lawn in front of the house.

• Parking Space ( Parking is on Vehicle Owners Risk)

• Home Cooked Food

• The Hospital/Dispensary is 5 km from the property

• Many village grocery and vegetable stores are available within a radius of 1 km.

Not Allowed on the property

• Smoking inside the Room

• Pets

• Party and Loud Music

• Stay without identity

• Non-cooperation with other guests and host

The Guests are requested to be accommodative and live to the spirit of staying in a homestay. Staying in a homestay involves self-service at times hence guests are not expected to demand services like a hotel or guest house. The host makes every effort to keep the guests happy but everything has to be managed within the limited resources available in the village.

We have 3 Independent Sets ( 2 one Room and 1 Family Suite)

How to reach?

The Batari House is situated at Village Batari, 5 Km from Kotgarh, 20 km from Narkanda, and around 85 km from Shimla. It is 16 km link road from NH5 ( Shimla - Kinnaur - Spiti Highway).

Bus - there are 3 direct buses from Shimla to Batari every day. else you can reach Narkanda from where a pickup can be arranged via cab. Narkanda is well connetced to Shimla. Chandigarh and Delhi by bus. There is a direct overnight Volvo bus from Delhi to Narkanda ( departs at 7:30 om from ISBT Kashmiri Gate)

Train - The nearest train station is Shimla. From Shimla, you can either take the bus or taxi.

Air - The nearest regular Airport is Chandigarh. From Chandigarh, you can either take a bus or a taxi. Shimla also has an airport but the flights are not reliable due to the weather. 

Following will be the route if you are driving in your own car or taxi:-

Shimla -> Narkanda -> Kotgarh -> Batari

Things to do when you are at The Batari House

• Relax and Enjoy the Serenity of the place

• Walk around the village

• Visit the apple orchards and get indulged in the farming activities

• Take day hikes to the places around

• Visit Thane Dhar to see the Apple Orchards, Satluj View, Geeta Mandir

• Visit Kotgarh to visit the Church and missionary school of 1843

• Visit Tanu Jubbar, which has a small lake and temple dedicated to Nag Devta

• Drive or Hike to Hatu Peak situated at an altitude of 3100 meters and get a 360 view of the Great Himalayas