Mountain Resort (Khali Estate)
Binsar
Mountain Resort popularly known as Khali Estate is located in the Binsar Wild life Sanctuary near Ayarpani village in Almora district of Uttaranchal. The Resort is situated on the top of a hill surrounded by pine and oak forest facing the vast panorama of the majestic snow clad mountains of the central Himalayas. The peaks are visible from the Resort are Nanda Devi (25645 ft.), Nanda Ghunti, Trishul, Badrinath (Chaukhambha), Kedarnath, Gangotri, Shivling, Bandar punch, Kamat, Nanda Kote etc.
Mountain Resort is situated at an altitude of 2000 meters (6600ft.) above sea level. It is 22kms. by motor road, north of Almora town. All types of vehicles including buses, cars and jeeps can easily come right up to the Resort.
Accommodation in Mountain Resort, Binsar
Accommodation at Mountain Resort is provided in round cottages facing the vast Himalayan range. Those wanting an antique touch can opt for the bungalow (The main house). All the rooms in the bungalow and the cottages at Mountain Resort are furnished double rooms and each room has an attached bath cum toilet. There is 24 hour running water in the bath rooms. Each bathroom has a geyser for hot water facility.
Activities at Mountain Resort
A spacious Library : Library in Mountain Resort, Khali Estate has more than Five thousand books with topics ranging from history, philosophy, literature, science and as diverse as religion and culture. There is a large collection of books in English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Bengali, Urdu and many Foreign Languages.
Games:
a) Badminton Court
b) Table Tennis
c) Lawn Tennis & Other indoor games.
d) Children can also enjoy the swings and hammocks or just run around in small playground amidst pine and cedar trees.
Walks in the Estate: A stroll through the 25 acres of Khali Estate offers the guests the view of the nearby hills and villages. Also if you are a nature lover you would be enchanted to see varieties of wild flowers and plants.
Jungle Walks: Rhododendrons, pine , oak and cedar, you would see them all if you choose to go for a jungle walk.
Bird Watching : If you are a keen bird watcher, then you can catch a glimpse of a wide variety of birds right from the wood pecker to the very majestic Himalayan magpie.
Short trek to a nearby Village : For those who love to explore , a short trek to a nearby village, is a great idea. You can sip hot tea prepared by the villagers and talk to them to know more about their culture and way of life.
Bonfire : Bonfires are arranged in the Resort premises in the evenings and on special occassions folk songs, as well as dances are also arranged. If the weather is cold, one can sit besides the warm fire place in the main Drawing room.
| Boarding and Lodging per day | |
| (including Bed-tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon-Tea and Dinner) | |
| At the cottage per room (twin sharing) | Rs 4600 |
| Single Occupancy | Rs 3600 |
| At the cottage per child (under 12) | Rs 800 |
| Extra Adult in twin sharing room | Rs 1400 |
| *Special dormitory and eating facilities for servants and Chauffeurs provided per head per day | Rs 175 |
| 5% Govt. Tax applicable | |
| Extra charge for Laundry, Electric Heater, Snacks and Aerated Drinks. Taxis are easily available at the resort. | |
| Timing: | |
| Morning Tea | 7 am to 8 am |
| Breakfast | 8:30 am to 9:30 am |
| Lunch | 1 pm to 2:30 pm |
| Afternoon Tea | 5 pm to 6 pm |
| Dinner | 8 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Checkout Time | 11 am |
| Tariff effective 1st March 2009 and subject to change without notice. All disputes subject at Almora Jurisdiction |
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