A popular yet unexplored hilly town of Uttarakhand - Binsar

Binsar is a popular hill town of Uttarakhand. The place can be a perfect romantic getaway for any couple. The town is surrounded with lush green and the clouds all around the place during monsoon is another charm of the place. Here is a brief description of the place.

Binsar, situated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, is a very beautiful place. It is located at an average altitude of 2,480 metres. The Jhandi Dhar Hills on which this small town is located is full of rich flora and fauna. It is tranquil place amidst the deep green hills. It was the summer capital of the Chand Kings of Kumaon. The major attractions of the place are the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary and the panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks. Binsar is surrounded by greenery and it is one of the popular hill station of Uttarakhand. People from all over the country visit the place to enjoy the wonderful scenery and spend some time amidst the lush greenery. It is a perfect place for a relaxing holiday. There are enough number of hotels in Binsar. It is just you have to plan and reach the place. The place welcomes all kind of travellers. One of the enriched wildlife sanctuaries of the country, with few attractive temples and a view of snow-capped mountains, Binsar have enough beauty to bring you back again. A great place for bird watching and wildlife photography, it is an apt place for any nature lover.

Whensoever you are planning to visit Uttarakhand, remember Pantnagar airport is its airport. It is about 152 km away from Binsar and it is the nearest airport. Frequent flights are available from Delhi, Chandigarh and few other places. Kathgodam is the nearest railhead which is 119 km from the town. This railway station is well-linked with other cities and states of India. Taxis, buses and cabs are available from both the airport and railway station. Roads are well-connected with other parts of the country. Luxury coaches and state-owned buses connect Binsar with Nainital, Almora, Delhi, Lansdowne and many more places.

Binsar is an amazing blend of a popular hill station and a calm retreat. The place offers a comfortable accommodation to all its guests. Right from luxury resort to cheap stay, the hotels here provide facilities according to the guest's preference. Hotel Mountain Resort, Club Mahindra Valley Resort, Grand Oak Manor and Kumaon Village Home Stay are some of the popular hotels of this region. You can pick from the list of budget hotels in Binsar for a comfortable stay.

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is a very popular attraction of the town. As it is filled with collections of rich flora and fauna, you can view more than 200 species of birds here. It is the house of many animals which includes Boars, Himalayan Bear, Porcupine, Panthers, Leopards, Deer, Foxes etc. You have to pay an entry fee of Rs. 40 per person and Rs. 50 for a car. Kasar Devi Temple which was made in the early 70s is a quite place and once the house of a Dutch Monk, now it is a very popular spot among the foreigner. The famous Khali Estate was the resident of Sir Henry Ramsay, one of the well-known commissioner of Kumaon. The view of Himalayan range from this place will surprise you. Bineshwar Mahadev Temple is a widely visited place and its architectural style is very attractive. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the holy places of the region. Apart from these, trekking is a popular activity which you can enjoy here.

Throughout the year, Binsar enjoys a salubrious climate. It is good that you carry light woollens during summers. Binsar is also a romantic getaway for newly-weds.

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