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 Located
at a distance of 26 kms from
Amora, Binsar, once the summer
capital of the Chand Rajas (7th
to 8th centuries) is one of the
most scenic spots in the Kumaon
Himalayas and a well acclaimed
hill resort.
Binsar Hills known and Jhandi
Dhar, rise to a height of 2412
mts. And offer an excellent view
of Almora town, Kumaon hills and
the greater Himalayas. The
surroundings abound in alpine
flora, ferns, hanging moss and
species of wild flowers. The
chief attraction of Binsar is
the majestic view of the
Himalayas - a 300 kms, stretch
on famous peaks which includes
Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul,
Nanda Devi, nanda Kot and
Panchchuli.
The forests of Himalayan oak and
rhododendron are excellent for
trekking and communing with
nature.Season :
Round the year
Altitude
2412 mts.
Excursions
Almora (26 kms)
The district headquarters 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.
Gananath
31 kms from Binsar, the temple
is situated at a height of 2116
mts. Above sea level
 which is
famous for its caves and Shiva
temple. Jalna : 959 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.
Katarmal
42 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 to be found
in India stands on the
Almora-Pithoragarth 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 of being
located among thick deodar
woods. 60 Kms from Binsar.
Accessibility
Rail
Nearest railhead is Kathgodam,
116 kms.
Road
Binsar is wellm connected by
roads to all prominent towns -
Almora (26 kms), Nainital
(90ksm) & Haldwani (120 kms)
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