Binsar
is a fascinating spot that offers
majestic view of the snow capped
Himalayan peaks. From this place
only you can have a clear view of
the holy shrines of Kedarnath,
Badrinath and Gangotri.Binsar was the ancient capital of the
Chand Raj kings who ruled in the
7th and 8th centuries. Here, King
Kalyan built the temple of Shiva,
also known as Bineswar. Binsar is
380 km from Delhi. The closest
airport is at Pantnagar, 127 km
and the nearest railhead is at
Kathgodam, 85 km. From here you
can take a tourist bus, taxi or
drive up via Almora, 30 km from
Binsar.Panoramic vistas of the
snow capped Himalayas are visible.
Almora has a museum that is a
storehouse of information about
the cultural heritage of Kumaon.
There is a deer park on the
outskirts of the city. The Nanda
Devi temple in the heart of the
city is a must for visitors.
General
Info- Binsar
Location
:
Uttranchal
Attraction :
View
of Himalayas.
Height
: 2412
m.
How
to Reach
Binsar
is 380 km
far
away from Delhi.
Nearest Airport
is at Pantnagar, 127 km and the
nearest railhead is at Kathgodam, 85 km.
What to
do
Binsar
is an idyllic hamlet whose chief
attraction is the panoramic view
of the Himalayas. Binsar hills
known as Jhandi Dhar, rising to a
height of 2412 m, offer an
excellent view of Almora town,
Kumaon Hills and the greater
Himalayas.Trek from Binsar to the
famous Jyotirlinga Temple of
Jageshwar (20 kms), Vriddha Jageshwar
(18 kms) and the shrine of Ganna
Nath (20 kms).
Where to
Stay
Kassar
Jungle resort
on the
Spread over 4 acres of land next
to Kasaar Devi temple, it is
situated on the famous Binsar wild
life sanctuary road, 7 kms from
the main town of Almora.There are
15 cottages elegantly decorated
with modern taste and all
amenities and facilities. Each
cottage has a verandah from where
you can savour the breathtaking
view of the mighty Trishul,
Nandadevi, Maiktoli, Mrightuni to
name a few.
Activities
at Kassar Jungle Resort like
Package-
Rs 5555/- for Deluxe and Rs 6666/-
for Super Deluxe Rooms 2 Nites/3
Days with Breakfast and Dinner for
a couple
