The peak of Hatu towers over Narkanda and is at an altitude of 3136 meters (10,288 feet). This marks the line before the hillside moves down to valley of the Satluj river. The peak can be accessed by a narrow motorable road from Narkanda which is functional during the summer months. Alternatively, there is an 8 kilometer (5 mile) hike trail that passes through dense woods of cedar, spruce and oak; if you are a good walker, this is a far better option as it will unfold vistas that remain screened by windshields. The view from Hatu is absolutely breath taking. Below lies the river valley and the hillside that reaches down, is covered with thick forests, little villages, apple orchards and terraced fields. Across, is the magnificent spread of the Greater Himalaya with a permanent cover of snow; the Kinner Kailash (one of the legendary abodes of Lord Shiva), the Shrikhand and the Kullu ranges are all clearly visible from here. In early May, there is a fair held at the peak and hundreds of villagers turn up in their finery for this. In years long gone, when the Gurkhas had overrun the area in the early nineteenth century, they built a fort atop this hill; today, all traces of this are gone.

Harmony Hall at Thanedar, is not exactly what one would expect to find in a little village in the Himalaya, howsoever prosperous. It stands on top of a hill, surrounded by apple orchards. It is an unusual piece of architecture that draws from the local style of interlocking horizontal wooden beams packed with dressed stone, and is combined with elements of the ‘western’ architectural experience - high chimney-stacks and large windows. It also speaks worlds for Satyanand Stokes, the man who built it - a man who came from an entirely different background and made this house in what was then a ‘back-of-the-beyond’ in the hills. Stokes left an indelible mark on the lives of the people with whom he lived. The contiguous settlements of Thanedar and Kotgarh form the core of Himachal’s apple -growing heartland. This pocket of charming mountain countryside is also reputed to have amongst the highest per capita incomes in South-east Asia. And all this prosperity is due to Stokes, who introduced the American varieties of apple in the area and modern systems of marketing and packaging. Apples apart, soon after the repressive Rowlatt Acts were passed in 1919, Stokes became an active associate of Mahatma Gandhi and was even jailed for his role in India’s struggle for freedom.

The small village of Kumarsain lies along a side-road that branches off from the Hindustan Tibet Road between Narkanda and the valley floor of the river Satluj, en route to Rampur. Kumarsain was a small princely state with the same name. As a princely state, it was a feudatory of Bushair, immediately preceding the Gurkha Wars of the early nineteenth century. At the end of the Wars, its Rana, ruler was given independent charge by a ‘Sanad’ issued by the British in 1816. The founder of the state is regarded to be Kirat Singh who came from Gaya in c.1000. The old palace, that burnt down recently was an eclectic mélange of architectural styles – there were domes as well as lines that resembled a Chinese pagoda; sections had finely worked stone and remarkable lattice-work. While this may be gone, the tiny Ram-Sita temple in the little bazaar is worth a visit.

Hotel Hatu is located in the beautiful town of Narkanda, which is about 65 kms away from Shimla. The hotel’s name is inspired by the highest peak of the region 'Hatu'. The hotel is surrounded by thick forests and high mountains. It offers a wide range of facilities at reasonable tariff without compromising on the quality of services. It offers peaceful and cheerful ambience. Moreover, the professional and friendly staff of Hotel Hatu is always there to take special care of its guests.
Address :
Narkanda
Dist. Shimla
Narkanda-171213 India

Tethys Narkanda Resort is an awesome resort sited at a serene area on the western side of Hatu Peak. Surrounded by apple orchards and dense forests, the resort offers panoramic view of enthralling Himalayas and nicely nestled villages. The resort is an ideal retreat for the travelers with superb accommodation facilities and pleasing interiors. In addition, the hotel offers state-of-the-art conference, banquet facilities and numerous activities for recreation. Tethys Narkanda Resort is a good place to have good time at Narkanda.
Address :
Village Nagrot
Narkanda-171213 India