A pristine hilly town of Uttarakhand- Binsar

The beautiful Binsar town is located in Uttarakhand. The breathtaking view of the Himalayan mountains from every part of this hill station makes it an ideal destination for a tranquil holiday. You can easily plan a weekend trip to Binsar. Read on.

Binsar is a popular town in Uttarakhand. The place is home to a pristine wildlife sanctuary of the country. The lush green and the fog surround the beautiful town. Binsar is a little-known hill station but is bestowed with enough natural beauty. Situated on the Jhandi Dhar Hills, it is at an elevation of 2,412 meters above the sea level. As Binsar is situated in the Kumaon region, the scenic view is breathtaking. Once it was the summer capital of Chanda Dynasty, now is known for Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. For the dwellers of Uttarakhand, it is an apt place for a weekend trip. Binsar is an ideal place for any traveller and it is one of the must-visit places for wildlife-lovers. The vast diversity and the rich collections of flora and fauna will surely surprise you. The wild smell in the atmosphere is a unique charm of the place. The splendid view of the Himalayas is enough to make you fall for the place. The hotels in Binsar provides a wonderful view of the landscape. With an amazing view of the lush greenery and temples scattered all over the region, you will enjoy the rich environ of the place.

Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Panchachuli, and Kedarnath are visible from Binsar. The morning glimpse of the snow-capped mountains when the sun rays fall on the tip, the beautiful nature changes its colour. You can witness such aspects of nature during your stay at Binsar. It is a perfect destination for the nature lover and photographer. Binsar can be visited anytime of the year. The region enjoys salubrious climate. Even if you are planning to visit in summer, do carry light woollen clothes.

Binsar is also capable of quenching your spiritual thirst. The very popular Bineshwar Temple is situated in the proximity. You can also travel around 54 km to visit the Jageshwar temple. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary and Museum and Zero Point are the must-visits in your itinerary. The panoramic view of the Himalayan range from Zero Point is like a dream come true.

65 km from Ranikhet and 48 km from Almora, you can easily visit these places on a same trip. Kathgodam is the nearest railway station which is connected by trains from other state. Pantnagar is the nearest approachable airport and flights from Delhi and Chandigarh will take you to Pantnagar. Taxis, Cabs and buses are available from both the railway station and airport. The journey by road is memorable one as the amazing scenic beauty is a real treat to eyes.

Binsar is bestowed with all the virtues to make your holiday a perfect one. The 5 star hotels in Binsar provide a lavish accommodation and you can choose according to your preference. Hotel Mountain Resort, Club Mahindra Valley Resort, Grand Oak Manor, Kumaon Village homestay, Imperial Heights Resort are some of the popular hotels of the region.

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