Binsar, Nainital
Binsar is situated at an altitude of 2,480 Mts a beautiful, quiet and wild Himalayan destination with rich natural surroundings among dense forest. Binsar is perched on top of the Jhandi Dhar hills.
The surroundings of Binsar abound in alpine flora, ferns, hanging moss and species of wild flowers. Binsar is well known forest reserve and bird sanctuary in India.
From Binsar one can see the 300 km panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks like Kedarnath Peak, Shivling, Trisul and majestic Nanda Devi from a place called 'Zero Point'.
History of Binsar
Binsar was the summer capital of the Chand Kings, who ruled over Kumaon, from 11th to 18th centuries AD. Binsar is also noted for mythological warfare between King of Binsar and Golu Devata. Due to some confusion Golu Devata was beheaded and his trunk fell at Gairad Dana Golu near Binsar national Park and his head felled at Kaparkahan near Binsar. Both The places has ancinent temples of Lord Golu.
Binsar General Information
State: Uttarakhand
District: Almora
Binsar Famous for: Wildlife, Bird Watching, Weekend Destination
Best time to visit Binsar: Oct - Mar
Binsar Weather: Summer 22-40°C, Winter 12-33°C
Binsar Pincode: 263684
Binsar STD code: 05962
Binsar Sightseeing - Binsar Places to Visit
- Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary - Binsar wildlife sanctuary was set up in 1988, and spreads over an area of 45.59 sq kms. There are more than 200 bird species in the Binsar sanctuary, including Forktail, Blackbirds, Laughing Thrush, Kalij Pheasant, Nuthatches, Parakeets and Monal.
- Zero Point is the best place to see the enthralling view of the snow capped peaks
- Bineshwar Mahadev Temple
- Binsar Sanctuary Museum
- Kasar Devi Temple
Binsar Weather
Climate : Cold in winter, snowfall in Dec - Feb. Cool in summers.
Distance of Binsar
Binsar is located 96 Kms from Nainital. Distance from Almora to Binsar is 33 km. Binsar is 380 km from New Delhi. Kathgodam to Binsar is 100 km
Hotels and Resorts in Binsar
Mountain Resort - Khali Estate, Binsar Retreat Resort, Grand Oak Manor, Imperial Heights, Binsar Eco Camp
Places near Nainital: Bhowali, Jeolikot, Kainchi Dham, Corbett National Park, Kausani, Ranikhet, Binsar, Almora, Jageshwar, Mukteshwar, Pangot, Ramgarh, Kilbury, Khurpatal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal, Bhimtal
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Note: In peak seasons, summer holidays, long weekends, Christmas Vacations and New Year Eve, advance booking of Resorts hotel in Binsar is recommended
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