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 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.
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
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