Binsar,
located in the serene and heavenly Kumaon hills, lies 25
kilometers north-east of the town of Almora.
Binsar is situated in the midst of a forest reserve known as the ‘Binsar
Reserve’ which has been declared as a wildlife sanctuary.
Binsar is
perched on top of the Jhandi Dhar hills and completely surrounded by dense
forests. Oak, rhododendron, pine and deodar grow in amazing abundance. The
forests of Himalayan oak and rhododendron are excellent for trekking.
The chief attraction of
Binsar is the majestic view of the Himalayas - a 300 kms, stretch on famous
peaks which includes Kedarnath, Trishul, Nanda Devi,
Chaukhamba, Nanda Kot and Panchchuli.
Accommodation:
 >> Kalmatia
Sangam Himalaya Resort, perched on a hill just above Almora near
Binsar, set amidst sylvan surroundings offers a spectacular
view of the 400 km wide Himalayan range.
Close
to Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary at an altitude of 2000m (6500ft),
the resort is spread over 5 acres of sylvan surroundings amidst
cedars, cypresses, pines, mimosa, rhododendron and other trees. The area has
a teeming variety of flora and fauna and is a paradise for bird watchers and
nature lovers.
The resort is an all
year round place each season having its own charm.
The cottages are a harmonious blend of British colonial architecture with
Kumaoni elements and offer a magnificent, unhampered 400km view of the
Himalaya. All the cottages are unique and individual, elegantly and
tastefully furnished not forgetting comfort and modern amenities
and have individual
verandas or terraces. It also offers a varied and excellent
international cuisine. It is only a short drive away from the Binsar wildlife sanctuary
and the ancient temple complexes of Jageshwar and Baijnath.
Discounted Packages
for "Kalmatia Sangam":
E-Mail:
thecaravan@airtelmail.in
Contact Us for
Booking |
Validity:
Upto 30th September,
2009.
2 Nights/3
Days - Rs 13,800/couple.
3 Nights/4 Days - Rs 19,800/couple. |
Package Includes:
Stay
in a cottage,
breakfast, dinner, taxes.
Also Included:
Welcome
drink and fruit basket in room
on arrival. |
 >> Kasaar Jungle Resort,
spread
over 4 acres of land next to Kasaar Devi temple, it is situated on the
famous Binsar wild life sanctuary road, at a distance of 7 kms before the
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary gate and 10 kms from the town of Almora.
 The
resort is surrounded by virgin jungle consisting of verdant, thick deodar,
oak, pine and rhododendron trees. It has well furnished and spacious rooms
built in cottage style and equipped with all amenities.
Each cottage has a
verandah with a breathtaking view of the surroundings. The
resort offers lots of open area and jungle trails to enjoy the outdoors and
Himalayan views.
Packages for
Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
For Kasaar Jungle Resort
E-Mail:
thecaravan@airtelmail.in
Contact Us for
Booking |
Validity:
15th April to 20th July, 2009.
Rs.7777 /couple in a
Deluxe Room
Rs.8888/couple in a Executive Room
Rs.11,999/- in a Family Deluxe Room for 2 Adults +
One Child upto 10 years.
Tax: Extra. |
Package Includes:
Accommodation,
buffet breakfast, buffet
dinner, all
taxes.
Also Included:
Bed tea,
evening tea,
welcome drink on
arrival, bonfire
/ dance with
music in
evening. |
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Mountain Resort, Khali Estate,
Binsar:
Located within the Binsar Sanctuary amidst
oak, pine, cedar and rhododendron forests in the lap of the “Celestial Kumaon”
Himalayas, the Mountain Resort at Khali Estate has an earthy old world charm.
Here, experience the majestic grandeur of
the Himalayas, look at verdant valleys dotted with village houses all
around, listen to the birdsong, breathe in the fresh pine scented air. Amidst
this natural splendour witness the play of colours as the day unfolds and
the night softly covers the mountains with a veil of tranquility.
On offer are
well appointed
rooms (built in cottage
style) with attached baths and all basic amenities.
Every room
faces the Himalayan Ranges. Enjoy dining
with homely food in their vegetarian only restaurant.
For a truly unique experiences take a hike with a picnic lunch on one
of the nature trails.
Tariif Per Night
(Upto 31st March, 2009)
for Mountain Resort, Khali Estate, Binsar Sanctuary.
Contact Us for
Booking |
At the cottage per room per
night:
Rs.4200 + 5% tax for 2 Adults
Extra
Adult
sharing
same
room:
Rs.1400 + 5% tax per night
Child
sharing
same room:
Rs.800 + 5% tax per night.
(above 5yrs and below 12 yrs) |
Inclusions:
Bed Tea,
Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea , Soup & Dinner.
(Only vegetarian meals are served here). |
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Fast Facts About Binsar
Location: 380 km from Delhi, 146 km from
Corbett, 88 km from Nainital.
Height asl:
7900 feet.
Route: Delhi – Moradabad – Haldwani – Bhowali - Almora.
Nearest Town: Almora
(30 kms)
Rail: Kathgodam (85 km).
Other places of interest:
Travel
around, trek to the nearby villages, savour the simple lifestyles and
traditions.
Excellent Himalayan views.
Jeep
rides or drives to places like
Jageshwar (30 kms),
which has ancient Shiva temples from the 10 century A.D. A true
architectural marvel set in between dense deodar forests.
Patal
Bhuwaneshwar (80 kms),
near the town of Gangolihăt has natural caves carved out of limestone
due to water erosion. Inside are beautiful stalactite and stalagmite
formations of all shapes and sizes.
Kasardevi, (18 kms)
en route to Binsar from Almora, offers brilliant views of the Himalayas.
Nainital, (88 kms),
established by the Europeans in the 1800’s, and it’s adjoining areas are
full of lakes, you can visit places like Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal, Sat-Tal (a group of seven lakes), which will surely enchant you with their
calm waters and serenity. |
Take a
walk thru' the lovely pine forest to one of the many trails leading to
some lovely Kumoani Villages and further onto Jageshwar.
Himalayan
views while on a
trek.
Jageshwar, 30 kms from Binsar
has ancient Shiva
Temples.
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