About Us

Pilkhan began with a childhood spent under trees.

Our founder Nandita grew up surrounded by nature — with a grandfather who was a horticultural scientist and a father who designed landscapes. Curiosity about the living world was woven into everyday life.

She later studied Landscape Architecture in the UK and, years later, became a mother.

As she watched her children grow up in a world that felt increasingly fast, indoor and screen-led, she found herself returning to a simple question: how do we help children build a real relationship with nature?

That question became Pilkhan.

Named after a native Indian fig tree - known for its generous canopy and leaves that move through every shade of the season - Pilkhan creates nature-inspired activity boxes, workshops and learning experiences for children to explore, create, grow and wonder.

We believe that children who experience nature with curiosity and joy are more likely to care for it throughout their lives.