Activities to do in Binsar

Jungle Walk : 

Jungle walk is the only way available to explore the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. It is also the best way to observe wilderness areas of Binsar. 

Trekking:

Trekking often refers to multi-day hiking trips 

through rural, often rugged territory. Many people 

who are trekkers engage in longer trips through 

entire regions of the world, usingtrekking as a way 

of getting from place to place.

Binsar often provides various routes for trekking


where one can enjoy for the fullest.

Drives : 

Inside the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary the only drive possible is from the main gate to the Forest Rest House. But you can also drive outside on the eastern fringes of the sanctuary, from the main entrance towards Gairad Bend and also to Paleo Bend and backtrack to the gate. 

Mountain Viewing : 
The close-up views of the snow-capped Great Himalayan mountain range is truly amazing and it draws a large number of people to Binsar. You can get fine views of Himalayas from the Zero Point and the TRH. 

Binsar Wildlife Sanctury

                                                        Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

 Set deep in the foothills of the Great Indian Himalayas, Binsar is a comparatively small wildlife sanctuary, covering only an area of 47.04 sq. kms. A small protected area, Binsar was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1988, following a long local movement for its establishment. Today, Binsar supports a wide variety of floral species, faunal species as well as avi-fauna including some of the unique species found in the Himalayan range.

Within Binsar's boundary, there a nine villages populated by around 600 people. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary has only one entry gate for touristss at Ayarpani and only one road, climbing in a north-west direction to terminate at the Forest Rest House. The sanctuary is criss-crossed by many tails, some relatively wide and well-trodden while some barely discernible. A walk through this sanctuary is a truly fascinating as well as refreshing as most of the park area is shaded with a thick forests.

Binsar attracts treekers as it is known as the ‘ Trekker’s Paradise’ nature lover and leisure tourists from across the world as it offers a scenic and peaceful vacation and at the same time also filled ith the adventurous sights like the sanctuary and the 300km stretch of the Himalayan ranges where you can see the sacred Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Panchchuli and Nanda kot Peaks from the highest point of the Almora District known as the ‘Zero Point’

The Binsar sanctuary museum also homes valuable information about animals and the habitation around this region and other than this, you can also visit a place near Dinapani on the Almora to Binsar road which showcases the famous ancient relics at a point called Pariyadeva Pashan that has a long stone with cup shaped marks on it believed to have belonged 
                                                                                     to the Megalithic age.

FLORA OF THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Within the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, 25 types of trees, 24 types of bushes and seven varieties of grasses are found. At the higher altitude, Binsar is dominated by the Oak and Rhododendron forests, while at the lower level, mostly you will find the Chir Pine forests.

FAUNA OF THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

According to recent census, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to 16 Leopards, 69 Ghorals, 57 Wild Boars, 43 Kakars, 150 Monkeys and two Himalayan Black Bears. In addition to these, the sanctuary provides shelter to other wild animals like Indian Red Fox, Jackals, Pine Martens and Porcupines.

Apart from these, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary ranks high in avian species variety and visibility. Here, you can see around 200 species of birds including both resident and migratory species.

Binsar Weather

Binsar Weather

Binsar is a beautiful scenery and yet a wild tourist destination nestled amidst the foothills oh Himalayan ranges and rich with diverse flora and fauna. Established in 1988 atop the Jhandi Dhar hills elevated at a height of 2412mts and is a short drive of 33kms towards the northern side of Almora from the main Almora District in Uttarakhand.

CLIMATE


Binsar experience comfortable climate all the year round. During summer, the temperature fluctuates from 29 degree centigrade to 11 degree centigrade, while during winter the temperature rise to maximum 15 degree centigrade to minimum 4 degree centigrade.


Snuggled at an altitude of 2400m above sea level, Binsar is extremely blissful and idyllic retreat for tourist. Once the summer capital of the Chand Rajas, it extends holiday makers one of the most scenic spots in the Kumaon Himalayas. Talking about the climatic conditions, Binsar promises tourists a relaxing and rejuvenating weather all throughout the year. Temperatures in summer rarely rise above 30°C. The minimum recorded temperature during summers is 15°C. While the daytime is characterized as warm and sunny, the early mornings and late evenings are cool and pleasant.

Coming to winters, Binsar experiences a cold and chilly winters, a condition which is distinct in the hill state of Uttaranchal. While mercury rises to a maximum of 24°C during the day, nights are early mornings are especially cold with minimum temperature reaching the 0°C mark. Summer season starts from the mid of March and lasts till June. Thereafter, the region experiences downpour during the next three months, after which the conditions again become favorable. Winters starts from November and continues till February. The best time to visit this beautiful hill city is during the months of April to June and       

                                                         again  from October to November.

Binsar Resorts

Binsar Resorts                                
While travelling around Binsar this summer, i started my research about a month ago regarding the accomodation part, as i was travelling  for the first time with my family in this part.

Binsar hotels can be categorized in two ways-

Hotels which are  located inside Binsar Sanctury and others which are located around sanctury

Hotel Grand Oak Manor

Binsar Retreat

KMVN Rest house
 are the one that are inside the sanctury. Best part with them is you have clear uninterrupted view of Himalayas right in front of you. The opposite part is you are depleted with some of the basic ameneties while staying at some of these hotels, especially KMVN which is without electrcity and limited water supply that amount to large degree of uncomfort especially while you are on holidays with your family .

And in case of any medical emergency you need to come approx 11 kms to reach the main road. 

While resorts situated around sanctury namely- Club Mahindra Valley Resort(33 Kms ) from sanctury, Imperial Heights (08 Kms ), Brahma Resorts (11 Kms) are three main resorts. They provide scenic views with basic amenties that has to be taken care of while you are travelling with small kids. 

I chose to saty one night in Club Mahindra which is best to be avoided during summer seasons and next 2 night in Imperial Heights Binsar  - newly built resort though lacking some ameneties but is ideal place to stay while travelling in this part.    

                                                                                    

Binsar- The heaven on Earth

                                                                                        Binsar Uttarakhand

Binsar, Uttaranchal is known for its scenic charm and picturesque landscapes and is visited by large number of tourists every year. Binsar, Uttarakhand is located on the Jhandi Dhar hills, Binsar is a forest reserve area, 35 kilometres away from Almora. From place called as Zero Point you get majestic view of Himalayan ranges, like the peaks of Nanada Devi, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Panchchuli and Nanda Kot. .

You can visit Binsar Uttaranchal throughout the year- April-June, October-January is the best time to visit Binsar Uttarakhand

Binsar is a beautiful, quiet and wild Himalayan destination with rich natural surroundings among dense forest. Binsar is perched on top of the Jhandi Dhar hills.

Binsar was the summer capital of the Chand Kings, who ruled over Kumaon (Uttarakhand/Uttaranchal), from 11th to 18th centuries AD.

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1988, for the conservation and protection of the shrinking  
                                                                                     broad leaf oak (Quercus) forests of the Central
                                                                                     Himalayan region, and it inhabits 200 bird species.

                                                                                      Around Binsar

                                                         Almora

Almora is known as cultural city of Kumaon located at the top a mountain range ruled by Kyutar dynasty and the Chand dynasty in the old times. There are many temples and historical monuments still preserved.hence also known as the town of temples.

Almora has many fruit orchards like apples, peaches, apricots, plums, etc.The famous people who visited here frequently were - the great poet Rabindranath Tagore, Pundit Nehru.

                                       Jageshwar       

                  

One of the 12 jyotirlingas in India. The temple located in dense forest of deodar consist of 124 temples widely acknowledged for its extraordinary   craftsmanship and serene beauty.

Sun Katarmal temple

Katarmal houses the famous sun temple built by the Katyuri rajas some 800 years ago, on the top of a steep hill.

                                                          How to Reach Binsar

By Air:

Nearest airport is Pantnagar, 157 kms.

By Rail:

Nearest railhead is Kathgodam, 120 kms.

By Road:

Binsar is well connected by roads