Binsar is a scenic hill station located in the Kumaon region Uttarakhand. It is well known for amazing views of Panchulli, Kedarnath, Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba Peak. It is located at the height of 2420 meters above from sea level and great location for family, solo and friends holidays. If you want to explore a scenic hill station and stay in quiet and beautiful for to get away from cities crowd then believe me you can make a trip to Uttarakhand and visit the great hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon.
Binsar is also a point to great trekking destinations; you can do hiking here and see the amazing Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is situated in the vast area of Oak, Pine and Rhododendrons trees. The wildlife sanctuary is home of rare species on animals, flowers and birds. This place is surrounded by green meadows and you can do some nature photography here.
Binsar Travel Guide, Tourist Information and details
Binsar was earlier the part of Chand Dynasty and was their summer capital from 9th Century to 18th Century. Binsar name was made of “Bina” and “Sar” which means without head. It is said that once there was battle happened with the “Golu Devta (local deity)” and the king of Binsar and due to some suspicion, Golu Devta was beheaded and his trunk was fell at Gairad Dana Golu, a place near the Wildlife Sanctuary and the head was fell at Kaparkahan, and after that the temple was made at the both place and this place was named to Binsar.
You can find the Golu Devta temple at the both places in Binsar.
Weather of Binsar
Binsar is the hill station can be visited throughout the year and you can easily plan trip to Binsar any time in the year because of pleasant weather which goes between 0 to 30 degrees.
Starting from January and February the weather is cold and some time goes to 0 Degrees, so if you are planning to visit Binsar in winter season then keep woolen clothes with you. The snowfall is also one of the great attractions here during the winter season.
Mar to April is pleasant weather moderately cold and great weather to spend your holidays here.
May to June is summer time so the days are warm and hot but during night you will enjoy the cold weather, which is best in summer season.
July to August is monsoon and its heavy rainfall here sometimes, so you can avoid during the monsoon.
Sept to October is pleasant weather and perfect time to make a trip to Binsar.
November to December is winter season and it’s quite cold here, so plan accordingly.
Why Visit Binsar?
There are many attractions and scenic beauty which makes Binsar great hill destinations for holidays. Check out here to know about why visit here.
- Hiking in the dense and green forest of Oak, Pine and Rhododendrons trees.
- Trekking to various long treks of Himalayas.
- Mesmerizing views of various Himalayan peaks.
- See the rare animals, Bird Species at Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Snowfall during winter season.
- A green meadows and pleasant weather
- Good places for Picnic.
Best Time to Visit Binsar:-
Though you can visit Binsar throughout the year and enjoy your holidays but the best time to visit is April to June and September to October early winter, during these months the weather is pleasant and you can plan a trip to Binsar and enjoy the lush green surroundings and walk through the forest of Pine and Oak.
How to reach Binsar Uttarakhand:-
By Air: – The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport; it is located at a distance of 127 Km from Binsar. There are some flights available from Chandigarh and Delhi to Pantnagar. You can take a cab or Bus form Pantnagar to Binsar.
By Trains: – The nearest railhead is Kathgodam, which is located at a distance of 120 Km and well connected with multicity railway networks.
By Roads:- Binsar is well connected with roads transport and you can take buses from Delhi ISBT to Almora, Ranikhet, Kausani and then take share taxis to reach Binsar. Almora is 30 Km and Nainital is 96 Km from Binsar. If you are driving from Delhi which is 410 Km and takes around 12-13 Hours to reach.
Where to Stay in Binsar?
There are many good accommodations options available in Binsar, You can reach to the Binsar Resorts, Luxury hotels, deluxe hotels and Budget stay accordingly to your budget. As well there are KMVN tourist resort house is available in Binsar, you can book through their official website.
Distance of nearby cities:-
Almora: -30 Km
Nainital: – 96 Km
Kausani: – 51 Km
Haridwar: – 321 Km
Dehradun: – 372 Km
Joshimath: – 250 Km
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