Binsar: the land of the leopard
Historically, it was the summer capital of the kings of the Chand dynasty. It has now transformed into a 45sqkm sanctuary protecting a number of flora and faunas. The Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is the proud home to more than 200 distinctive species of birds, leopards and other animals.
Situated at an elevation of 900m and stretching upto 3000m, Binsarfalls in the Kumaon region and is located 35kms away from Almora. A particular spot here called the ‘Zero point’ will give you the pleasure of viewing Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedarnath and Shivling peaks. They will appear to be so close, that you could just take a leap and land on top of them.
Like many other small town of Uttarakhand, Binsar is also a tranquil and serene spot for solitude lovers. If you want to have a calm, nice and private holiday, this is the place to be.
Outdoorkeeda is decoding Binsar this time.
Best season to visit
Winter:
The winter stays from October till February. October also being the best month to visit Binsar. The winter temperature ranges between 00 to 24 degree C.
Summer:
The maximum summer temperature of Binsar goes up to 30 degree C and the minimum goes down to 15 degree C. If you are looking forward to excursion or want to experience the raw beauty of this picturesque land, summer is the best time to be here.
Monsoon:
The monsoon temperature rotates from 22 to 29 degree C and stays from July till September. It is advised to check the weather forecast before making your bookings in this season because there are prominent chances of landslides and heavy rains.
How to reach Binsar
- By Road: The nature aficionados will love the diversity Binsar has to offer. This town has a good webbing of motorable roads connected to the major towns and cities of India. If you don’t want to drive multiple buses are rotating from Delhi, Dehradun, Almora and Nainital. Binsarcan also be reached by taking a bus to Almora.
- By Air: The nearest airport that can lead you to Binsar is the Pantnagar Airport of Dehradun. It is located at a distance of 176kms. You will get numerous cabs and bus options from the airport flocking towards Binsar.
- By Train: Kathgodam is the railway station nearest to Binsar. Like airports, you will get many commuting options, in the direction of your destination. The Kathgodam railway station is located at a distance of 104km.
Adventures in Binsar
Uttarakhand is a land filled with adrenaline pumping adventures. Binsar is no different. Along with serene and picturesque beauty, this town offers quite interesting options for pumping your adrenaline.
Trekking, Wildlife sighting, Bird watching, Forest walking and Photography are some of the recreational activities, which you can enjoy in Binsar. The Binsar wildlife sanctuary lets you get up close and personal to the raw face of flora and fauna.
Book your plans for Binsar this weekend and enjoy a fun filled holiday with a pinch of adventure. Its time to rewind yourself guyssss!
