The Batari House - Homestay

12/11/2023

26/07/2023

We have new guests at the Homestay...

05/07/2023

The Kothar is an ancient system of storing food grains in villages.
These Kothar or Kuthar are separate rooms usually in the courtyard for storing food grains. These are made of wood with a low roof and a small door. The interesting part of these structures is the Two Lock system found in them.
The first lock is embedded/built in the wall and the second lock is latched on the door.
The first and most important lock is opened by inserting a rod and rotating it. The second lock is like a normal lock that is opened by the key.
Nowadays modern locks are used as the second lock but you can still find old locks made by local locksmiths. These are still in use and are far more durable and tougher than the modern ones.

26/06/2023

Onset of Monsoon

23/03/2023

Cherry Blossom

21/03/2023

It was a pleasure hosting Mr. Devender Bhardwaj and his family at The Batari House - Homestay.

22/02/2023

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

09/02/2023

Re-opening Soon.......

08/02/2023

Pruning time

05/09/2021

Organic Kitchen Garden

21/03/2021

The Upper Kinnaur was ceded to the Bushahar Kingdom by Tibet in 1684 for helping Tibet in the war against Ladakh. That treaty also gave exclusive trade rights of trading with Tibet to Bushahr State.
Take a plunge into the history with our Guided Tribal Exploration Tours.
http://www.aaeyae.com/historical-facts-about-kinnaur/

Kinnaur or Koonawar or Chini Tehsil, as it was earlier called, was the part of erstwhile Bushahr State.Kinnaur was divided into seven divisions.

22/08/2020

26/06/2020

Revisit the History with us
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22/06/2020

Take a tour to this historic Himalayan village with us http://www.aaeyae.com/product/kotgarh-the-original-apple-valley-tour/

17/06/2020

17/06/2020

15/05/2020

Cherry Harvesting..

03/05/2020

Shikari Devi stands as a divider between the Karsog valley and Jhanjheli valleys. Both valleys are enough steep for hiking and a spectacular view of the whole area can be enjoyed from the top. The driving route is also available from Jhanjheli via Bulah which can be used in good weather.

http://www.aaeyae.com/jhanjheli-an-ideal-offbeat-destination/

Shikari Devi stands as a divider between the Karsog valley and Jhanjheli valleys. Both valleys are enough steep for hiking and a spectacular view...

01/05/2020

भम्बु राय की कथा - कोटगढ़, खनेटी और कुमारसैन रियासत की उत्पत्ति की कहानी इस कथा का एक अहम् हिस्सा है।

लोककथाओं के अनुसार, वह इतना शक्तिशाली था कि वह सुबह स्नान के लिए सतलुज नदी के तट पर, 20 मील, दत्तनगर जाता था, स्नान से वापस लौटता था और फिर 20 मील, पहाड़ी के दूसरे किनारे, पब्बर नदी के तट पर स्थित हटकोटी मंदिर ध्यान करने के लिए जाता था, और नाश्ता करने वापस अपने किले पर पहुँच जाता था । इसी तरह वह रोज़ सुबह 100 मील की दूरी लगभग 6 घंटे मैं तय कर लेता था। यह भी कहा जाता है की वह मन की गति से चलता था।
पूरी कहानी पड़ने के लिए क्लिक करें http://www.aaeyae.com/bhambu-rai-ki-katha/

25/04/2020

Kotgarh was made a military station after the conclusion of the Gurkha war in 1815, the English garrisoned the fort there by two companies of the Nusseree battalion, commanded by Captain Gerard.
Captain Alexander Gerard is considered to be a pioneer in exploring Kinnaur and his 1817-18 travelogue is a great resource for historians.

read more such facts on http://www.aaeyae.com/kotgarh-in-history/

There was tea plantation of considerable size in Kotgarh. Probably somewhere in the slopes before reaching Kotgarh.

17/04/2020

Banking in Shimla was started as earlier as 1845 by the name of Simla Bank. The government school was established at Kaithu in 1848, imparting education in English, Persian, Urdu, and Hindi. Municipal Governance was introduced in 1851. In 1880 piped water was made available in Shimla. Read more such interesting facts on http://www.aaeyae.com/historical-facts-about-shimla/

Banking in Shimla was started as earlier as 1845 by the name of Simla Bank. The government school was established at Kaithu in 1848, imparting education in English, Persian, Urdu, and Hindi. Municipal Governance was introduced in 1851. In 1880 piped water was made available in Shimla. Read more such interesting facts on http://www.aaeyae.com/historical-facts-about-shimla/


Shimla and Jutogh in 1903 by Murray
Map Source: pahar.in