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Binsar – Offering Your Weary Soul The Required Rest
Binsar is a little town in Uttarakhand that sits at an elevation of 2420 m in the Kumaon area of Uttarakhand. Binsar has a lot to offer its visitors like the beautiful orchards, fascinating meadows, muttering streams, and benedictory hills. Binsar is well-known for its Zero Point which offers a 360-degree view of Himalayan ranges. These Himalayan ranges include Kedarnath, Trishul, Shivling, and Nanda Devi. Though Binsar’s weather is pleasant always, October and November are the best months to visit the place. Picturesque and dotted with many beautiful places, Binsar is the perfect place to unwind away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Besides beholding glorious views of snow-covered mountains and dense forests, Binsar has many hills and beautiful terrains as well.
Binsar is a heavenly paradise for those seeking peace and relaxation and even nature lovers. A vacation to this hilly paradise is sure to offer you some rejuvenation.
Binsar is derived from ‘bin-sar’ which means ahead. A popular local legend mentions that a fierce battle was held between the Binsar King and a local deity- Golu Devta. However, because of some skepticism, this local deity was beheaded. Due to this, his head fell down at Kaparkahan and his truck fell down at the Gairad Dana Golu close to the Binsar National Park. Hence both of the places have Golu Devta’s ancient temples.
Binsar is known to be the Chand Dynasty’s summer capital. It was ruled by the Chand Dynasty from the 11th century AD to 17th century AD. Binsar has an old Shiva temple known as Binsar Mahadev that was built in the 16th century by Chand Dynasty’s Raja Kalyan Chand.
There are many sightseeing options in Binsar for the tourists. Both for the nature lovers and religious inclined-tourists, Binsar is a heavenly paradise. Following is the complete list of Binsar’s tourist places:
Bird Watching: Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary has more than 200 aviary species which make it an ideal paradise for those bird enthusiasts. There are many different migratory and resident birds that are a real delight to see and observe.
Hiking: Binsar also offers many walking trails that take you to secluded places. You can hike to the Zero Point that will offer you a 360-degree vista of snow-covered Himalayas. Visit Binsar and enjoy walking amidst the oak forests with family and friends.
Heritage Tour: Except for the many revered temples, Binsar is well-known for many stunning archeological sites.
Village Tour: A village walk will offer an insight into the everyday routines and lives of the villagers.
Plan a visit to this peaceful hill station and experience this picturesque and surreal place yourself!
The nearest major town to Binsar is Almora which is situated at a distance of 26 km only and Nainital which is located at a 90 km distance from Binsar. Binsar is connected to almost all the hill towns of Uttarakhand. The closest railway station to this place is the Kathgodam railway station located at 104 km away. And the nearest airport is the Pantnagar airport located at 138 km distance from Binsar.
