Kotkhai is a town and a nagar panchayat in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.The Ratnari-Baghi valley situated in Kotkhai has the largest production of apples in Himachal which includes 22lacks of apple boxes being produced every year including the Kalbog and Kyarvi panchyat (villages).The famous Hatu peak named after the deity hateshwari mata is situated in kotkhai.It also includes the Baghi hill station as the fascination spot for many tourists as the place is regarded as the best tourism place of Kotkhai.