Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful, quiet and wild Himalayan destination with rich natural surroundings among dense forest. Binsar is perched on top of the Jhandi Dhar hills. This place is situated 33 km north of the Almora town in the Uttarakhand state of India. The Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary has been declared an “Important Bird Area by Bird life International.”

If you want to swap the city life for some bird song, then Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is the ideal getaway to be with the birds and wildlife.

Binsar wildlife sanctuary was set up in 1988, and spreads over an area of 45.59 sq kms. Binsar wildlife sanctuary was set up for the conservation and protection of the shrinking broad leaf oak (Quercus) forests of the Central Himalayan region It is home to a variety of flora and fauna, and over 200 species of birds including Forktail, Blackbirds, Laughing Thrush, Kalij Pheasant, Nuthatches, Parakeets and Monal.

Geography of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 45.59 km² and situated at an altitude varying 900 to 2500 metres with an average height of 2412 mts. Binsar is rich in its flora and fauna. The slopes have a varying expanse and the terrain has been shaped by the action of running water. The sanctuary lies some 400-odd kms north of New Delhi on the Moradabad-Kathgodam-Almora route, some mid-way between Corbett National Park and Nanda Devi National Park.

Flora & Fauna at Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

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The main forests types found in this sanctuary are listed below :-

• Oak and moist mixed deciduous forests.
• Temperate moist coniferous forests including deodar and blue pine.
• Sub-alpine birch, fir and spruce forests.
• Sub-alpine pasture and scrub.

The place has Pine forest at the lower level and Oak and Rhododendron at the higher altitude. This place is abundant in alpine flora, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, hanging mosses and many other species of wild flowers. Other main plants of this sanctuary are Kaphal (Myrica esculenta) , Pinus roxburghii, Engelhardtia spiicata, Macaranga pustulata, Quercus gloca, Quercus incana, Quercus leucotricophora(Banjh), Quercus semicarpifolia, Quercus dilatata, Cedrus deodara, Alnus napalensis, Aesculus indica, Pinus wallichiana , Quercus lanuginosa and Quercus floribunda, etc.

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This sanctuary is the home of many high altitude species of animals and birds. These includes leopard (Panthera Pardus), Nemorhaedus goral (goral), Chital (Axis axis) Musk deer, Serow (Capricornis sumatiensis), Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), Sus scrofa, Black Bear, pine marten, Fox (Vulpes vulpes), Langur (Presbytis entellus), monkey (Macaca mulatta), Porcupine, Flying Squirrel (Petaurista petaurista), Barking Deer(Muntiacus muntjak), ghoral (goat-antelope), black bear, monkeys, red fox, pine marten and porcupine, amongst others. It has been declared an Important Bird Area by Bird Life International with over 200 species including Tits, Forktail, Nuthatches, Blackbirds, Parakeets, Laughingthrush, Magpies, Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelana), Monal, Koklas, eagles, Woodpeckers and a range of others. Binsar is also home to many reptiles and innumerable invertebrates including a wide range of Butterflies.

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 km, stretch on famous peaks which includes Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nanda Devi, nanda Kot and Panchchuli. Binsar is the epitome of serenity and tranquillity with perched on top of a hill with a spectacular view of the snow capped peaks and the Almora valley. Surrounded by abundant garlands of alpine flora, ferns, hanging moss and many other species of wild flowers, tourist can feel close to heaven.

A well known forest reserve and bird sanctuary on the Jhandi Dhar hills of Kumaon. Once the capital of the Chand Raj Dynasty, The entire region is surrounded by virgin forests of oak, rhododendron, pine and deodar making it a popular getaway for those looking for solitude and a close experience with nature.

Climate of Binsar – Weather of Climate

The climatic conditions prevailing in the Binsar sanctuary range from temperate to sub-arctic. Winters are very cold and Heavy snowfall is received.

You Can Visit This Place By Taxi Or By Tours & Travel Packages.