Binsar is a phenomenal hill station situated 33 km north of the Almora town of Uttarakhand. Binsar is encircled by Binsar wildlife sanctuary which is endowed with rich fauna & flora.
Binsar has a richly diverse ecosystem extended over a wide range to different altitudes which boost varied wildlife species and varieties of rare species of wildflowers, birds, and animals in the region.
Best time to visit: October to November
How To Reach ?
There’s a domestic airport in Pantnagar, 152 km from Binsar.
Kathgodam Railway Station, 119 km from Binsar, is the nearest railway head.
Buses connect the town with all major neighbouring areas.
Attractions
- Zero Point,
- Pariyadeva Pashan,
- Mary Budden Estate,
- Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary,
- Bineshwar Mahadev Temple, &
- More.
Wildlife: Barking deer, Himalayan bear, leopard, flying squirrel, chital and porcupine are some of the species of animals found here
Average Temperature: 19.8 degree celsius (Max.) and 6.5-degree celsius (Min.)
Places to eat: Baba cake and Dolma Restaurant are some of the places you can dine at in Binsar
Camping: there are many camping sites available in this area and you are required to book in advance as they’re full during peak seasons like the month of June and January
Jeep safari: There are many companies offering jeep safaris of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary that you can book in advance and surely worth trying
Binsar is an ideal destination to travel for wildlife lovers, bird watchers, nature enthusiasts.