Central Himalayas became part of British territory as a premise to Anglo-Gurkha war of 1814-16. The region which remained a huge part of Hindu sacred geography and attracted pilgrims every year now experienced colonial gaze for the first time. Under colonial rule, the hilly region underwent numerous changes over the century. Presently, Central Himalayas includes the Garhwal and Kumaon region of Indian state. Being the first mountainous possession of the East India Company and the sole channel of British trade with Tibet, it was accorded the special status of a Non-Regulation Province where Bengal regulations were not applied. This paper deals with the question of the non-regulation system which was introduced by the colonial officials.