Binsar
Binsar is a wildlife sanctuary in Uttarakhand state of India, 33 km north of Almora town.
Understand[edit]
History[edit]
Landscape[edit]
Flora and fauna[edit]
Binsar is predominantly an oak and rhododendron forest, with pine trees in the lower reaches.
Climate[edit]
Get in[edit]
Kathgodam is the nearest rail head that is well connected to Delhi (overnight journey) and other major cities.
The fastest, easiest albeit a bit more expensive way to go to Binsar is to take a cab from Kathgodam. Alternatively, you could take a local bus or shared cab to Almora and then hire a cab from there to take you to the wildlife sanctuary.
Fees and permits[edit]
Get around[edit]
See[edit]
Do[edit]
- Hire a guide to take you deep into the jungle.
Buy[edit]
- Rhododendron squash.
Eat[edit]
Drink[edit]
Sleep[edit]
Lodging[edit]
- Khali estate is an interesting prospect which allows one to walk to the villages in Binsar and stay with the villagers in their homes.
- The Tourist Rest House run by KMVN (Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam). ₹2400 per night for simple but quiet rooms.
- Village Ways run by the Mountain resort
Camping[edit]
Backcountry[edit]
Stay safe[edit]
Go next[edit]