Amidst the undulating emerald folds of Kumaon, Khali Estate emerged not merely as a dwelling but as a vision realized by those who sought solace in the embrace of the Himalayas. Sir Henry Ramsay, a distinguished British administrator, found his heart tethered not to distant England but to these 25 pristine acres—where the whispering pines and the crisp mountain air wove an irresistible spell of belonging.

His legacy was carried forward by Mr. Wilson, another inspired visionary, who dedicated eight years to crafting a home that exuded both grandeur and warmth. Sandstone pillars stood tall, floors gleamed with the richness of seasoned pine, and granite walls bore silent witness to countless firesides that crackled with stories of the past.

Drawn by the tranquility that seemed to suspend time itself, Mahatma Gandhi chose this very land to establish Shail Ashram, a sanctuary of thought and contemplation that flourished for five years. The echoes of his ideals still linger in the crisp mountain air, whispering through the apple orchards and across the mist-laden valleys.

It was here, amidst bountiful groves of sun-ripened plums and peaches, that the illustrious Nehru family sought respite, weaving moments of serenity into the estate’s storied past.

For over a century, the golden dawn has graced Khali Estate thirty thousand times, its first light spilling over snow-clad Himalayan peaks, drenching the land in hues reserved for the divine. A retreat where history and nature entwine seamlessly, Khali Estate remains an enduring sanctuary—an invitation to step into a realm where time slows, and the soul finds home.