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Binsar Hill Station

BinsarBinsar in Uttaranchal nestled amidst the beautiful Himalayas is every tourist's dream destination. A few kilometers away from Nainital, Binsar surrounded by Alpine forests, rhododendron trees is your idyllic place for that perfect serene mountain retreat. Once the empire of Chand kings of 7th century, Binsar is the land of solitude and peace. It has a beautiful forest reserve and bird sanctuary which boasts of a rich variety of flora and fauna.

One of the most beautiful forest resort amidst the Kumaoun Himalayas, Binsar is the perfect destination where along with lush acres of greenery you can also spot important Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Panchchuli and Nanda Kot. You can feel you can almost touch the snowy Himalayas as it appears so close to your eyes.

So plan your Uttaranchal Tour and head straight to this quiet and serene place called Binsar which will surely refresh your senses along with rejuvenating your soul.

How to Reach Binsar in Uttaranchal:

Binsar is located at a distance of 380kms from Delhi, India.

Nearest Airport :- Pant Nagar Airport, 127 km

Nearest Railhead :- Kathgodam Railway station is 85 km away.

Tourist Attractions of Binsar in Uttaranchal:
A few kilometers away from Almora, Binsar is perched atop the Jhandi Dhar hills. From here you can the famous Binsar Reserve.

Binsar Forest Reserve:
One of the famous wildlife sanctuaries of Uttaranchal, Binsar Forest Reserve is the home to a number of wild animals and avian species. From Himalayan palm civet, serow, ghoral, yellow-throated Himalayan marten, yellow-bellied weasel, fox and Himalayan Black Bear, one can get to see a number of wild animals on their trip to this forest reserve in Uttaranchal. Apart from this Binsar India offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

Binsar is also famous for the Binsar Mahadeva Temple which was built by King Kalyan is considered to be one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.

Spend a few days in the lap of nature amidst serenity and solitude and bring home the memories of a beautiful retreat.

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