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Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Protected forest area with walking routes and Himalayan viewpoints when clear.
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01 — The story

The story

Walk under oak and rhododendron canopy before emerging at a ridge with far-reaching mountain views.

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02 — About

About Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

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We’re still writing about Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Spring; autumn; winter birding
Time of day
Early morning
Crowds
Low to moderate

Time and effort

Easy to moderate

Time needed
Half day to 2 days
Trek duration
1–4 hours for selected walks

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Official entry/vehicle fees vary
Parking
Entry gate and lodging parking vary
Permits
Follow sanctuary rules

On the ground

Local food
Kumaoni meals; local homestays
Access
Mountain road; sanctuary entry rules apply
Families
Suitable for walkers; terrain varies
Mobile network
Limited/variable

Stay safe

Wildlife, leeches in wet season, cold and limited services; stay on authorized trails.

Where it is

Almora, Uttarakhand

Near Binsar / Almora

29.71° N 79.76° E

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