Binsar
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National Park / Wildlife Kumaon

Binsar

A forested Himalayan escape known for oak trails, wildlife silence, and wide sunrise views over the Kumaon peaks.

Almora, Uttarakhand, India
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LocationAlmora, Uttarakhand, India
Altitude2,420 m
Place typeNational Park / Wildlife
Best seasonMarch to June and October to November are good for views and forest walks. Winter is cold…

About the place

The feeling of Binsar

Binsar is a quiet forest destination near Almora, loved for sanctuary trails, old trees, birdlife, and Himalayan viewpoints. It is ideal for travellers who prefer stillness, nature stays, photography, and mountain mornings without crowded hill-station energy.

How to reach

Your way to Binsar

Built from travel connections reviewed by Pahad Calling. Distances and times are guidance—not live traffic information.

Rishikesh to Binsar

By road
Distance
576 km
Drive time
15 h 30 min
Climb
+2,048 m
Directions in Maps ↗
  1. RishikeshStart · 372 m · Dehradun
  2. 24 km · 45 min · Highway
  3. Haridwar314 m · Haridwar
  4. 9 stops along the way456 km · 11 h 5 minRoorkee · Muzaffarnagar · Meerut +6
    1. 31 km · 50 min · Highway
      Roorkee
    2. 54 km · 1 h 15 min · Highway
      Muzaffarnagar
    3. 57 km · 1 h 10 min · Highway
      Meerut
    4. 46 km · 1 h · Connection under review
      Ghaziabad
    5. 35 km · 50 min · Highway
      Hapur
    6. 88 km · 2 h · Highway
      Moradabad
    7. 55 km · 1 h 15 min · Highway
      Kashipur
    8. 28 km · 45 min · Highway
      Ramnagar
    9. 30 km · 50 min · Highway
      Kaladhungi
    10. 32 km · 1 h 10 min · Hill road
  5. Nainital2,084 m · Nainital
  6. 11 km · 30 min · Hill road
  7. Bhowali1,706 m · Nainital
  8. 18 km · 40 min · Hill road
  9. Khairna
  10. 37 km · 1 h 15 min · Hill road
  11. Almora1,638 m · Almora
  12. 30 km · 1 h 15 min · Hill road
  13. BinsarArrive · 2,420 m · Almora

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