Question 1

Can the land parcel be divided?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the estate can be logically split into 4 parcels of ~4 acres, ~20 acres, ~18 acres and ~8 acres.

Question 2

Which municipal jurisdiction is the Estate in?

Accepted Answer

The Estate is located in Binkote Gram Panchayat, Betalghat Tehsil, Nainital District

Question 3

Does the Estate get snow?

Accepted Answer

Altitude : about 6100' above sea level; receives snowfall 2-3 times a year, about  3-4 inches each time each year. In 2021, though, more than 8" (three times), and in 2022, there were two snowfalls giving more than 12” snow in January / February. In winter 2023, one of the driest ever years in history, there was no snowfall.

Question 4

What is the current land use?

Accepted Answer

Permissions taken for agricultural use only; however, Uttarakhand Gov't has clearly laid out policies for land-use changes e.g. tourism, industry, etc.

Question 5

What percentage of the land is without trees?

Accepted Answer

About 30% of the land is without trees.

SOME Frequently asked questions

Can the land parcel be divided?

Which municipal jurisdiction is the Estate in?

Does the Estate get snow?

What is the current land use?

What percentage of the land is without trees?