Location:
Uttar Pradesh
Attraction: View Of The Himalayas
Height: 2412 m.
Best Season: April To June & September To
October
THE SCENIC
HAMLET
 Binsar,
once the summer capital of the Chand Rajas (7th to 8th centuries) is
located at a distance of 34 kms from Almora. It is one of the most
scenic spots in the Kumaon Himalayas and a well acclaimed hill resort.
Binsar is an
idyllic hamlet whose chief attraction is the panoramic view of the
Himalayas -a 300-km stretch of famous peaks which includes Kedarnath,
Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Panchchuli. In olden
days, the devout came to pray at the Temple of Bineshwar (an aspect of
Shiva) built of by Raja Kalyan Chand.
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. From the
complex, a walk through dense oak and rhododendron forest leads to a
vantage point at the summit, which affords an uncluttered view of the
Himalayan range and the surrounding valley
The surroundings
abound in alpine flora, ferns, hanging moss and countless species of
wild flowers.
EXCURSIONS
Almora: (34 kms.) The district head quarter of Almora has still
maintained its old traditional character which can be felt in the tiled
roofed houses and paved streets. Places of tourist interest here are
bright-end-corner, Chitai Temple, Kasar Devi, Deer Park, Nanda Devi
temple & Ram Krishna Mission Ashram.
Jalna: (59
kms.) At a height of above 5500 feet, Jalna provides a wide panoramic
view of the Himalayas. A number of orchards produce a variety of fruits
such as apricots, peaches, pears, plums and apples. Nearby is the temple
of Kutumbari Devi & Banari Devi considered to have been constructed
in the 9th century A.D.
Katarmal: (51
kms.) Katarmal is a must for history lovers. It houses the famous sun
temple built by the Katyuri rajas some 800 and 900 years ago, atop a
steep hill.
 Jageshwar:
The temple town, housing one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India, stands
on the Almora- pithoragarh road, in the beautiful Jataganga valley. The
grand temple complex, consisting of 124 temples, is famous not only for
its exquisite craftsmanship but also for its pristine beauty due to its
proximity to the forests of thick Deodar.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: Nearest airport is Pantnagar, 157 kms.
Rail: Nearest
railhead is Kathgodam, 120 kms.
Road: Binsar
is well connected by roads, to all prominent towns- Almora (34 kms.),
Nainital (120 kms.) & Delhi (418 kms.).
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