Binsar

"Binsar" Uttarakhand

Hill Station Wildlife Sanctuary

An off beat hill station

Binsar Uttarakhand

 of the Chand Raj kings who ruled in the 7th and 8th centuries Binsar is an epitome of solitude, quietness and natural beauty for today’s traveler. Perched on top of Jhandi Dhar hills, Binsar is 35 km from Almora and is a notified forest reserve and bird sanctuary. There is no town called Binsar, not even a settlement of huts or anything, it is just the forest reserve that has been named Binsar. The placed affords wondeful views of the snowcapped Himalayan ranges, like the peaks of Nanada Devi, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Panchchuli and Nanda Kot. Binsar is a wonderful destination, statying cool even in peak summers and not so crowded even when the main hill stations are bursting at the seams.  What to do Binsar is famous for it’s views of the snow capped Himalayan mountain ranges, so one can sit back and enjoy the view while savouring your favourite drink. One can also go trekking with abundant nature trails available from Binsar. Binsar also houses a forest reserve with a rich diversity of flora and fauna with forests of oak and rhododendron with a large species of flowers and birds along with some wild animals. The famous temple of Binsar Mahadev is also nearby. One can also make a detour to nearby places like to Kausani, Ranikhet, Jageshwar or Chowkori.

General Info- Binsar Uttarakhand

Altitude : 2400m

Climate : Cold in winter, snow Dec-Feb. Cool in summer.

Clothing : Heavy woolens in winter, light in summer nights, none during noon. Use high boots if you want to roam around in the jungle.

How to Reach

Distance 380 km

Road Take the Nainital route tiil Kathgodam/Bhowali. For driving instructions click here. From Bhowal take the Almora road via Khairna, Garampani, Kwarab to reach Almora. Binsar is 30 km from Almora via Dinapani. See Kumaon MAP

Train Last station is Kathgodam 100 km from Binsar.

Kassar-Jungle-Resort-Binsar

Kasaar Jungle Resorts is surrounded by pine and oak trees, next to Kasaar Devi temple, it is situated on the famous Binsar wild life sanctuary road, 7 kms from the main town of Almora. The Resort is surrounded by virgin jungle consisting of Deodar, Oak, Pine and Rhododendron.

Mountain-Resort-Khali

Mountain Resort Khali Estate (Heritage Cottages at Binsar)

Based in 25 acres of virgin forests Of Binsar Reserve the resort was established in 1875 by Sir Henry Ramsay, a Britisher who settled here after his service. The place mesmerized the Nehru family and they spent some memorable time here. The Resort has one bedroom cottages with attached bath and running water.

Club-Mahindra-Binsar

Club Mahindra Binsar

Nestled amidst rolling hills in Almora is Club Mahindra Binsar Valley, Uttarakhand – the perfect spot for family vacations. This is where everyone finds their inner child. Soak in scenic views and get mesmerised by the majestic mountains at one of India’s most popular holiday destinations in India.

“I would never believe …

Marianne Faith

Our regular visitor

“I would never believe anyone trying to describe or explain what an experience is to stay in this suite. Once I stayed with my husband in “Beautuful Maria”, I’m returning every year, for 8 years now … ” 

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