This walking holiday in Binsar wildlife sanctuary in Kumaon in Uttarakhand, India is a great option for those looking for an easy trek in the Himalayas. While it is a simple one that any reasonably-fit person can undertake, it lets one sample a slice of local culture (village life, places of archaelogical importance etc.) and learn about the flora and fauna of the lower Himalayas besides enjoying breathtaking views of snow-clad mountains.
Highlights
5 days
Offered in Hindi & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in Hindi & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Porter charges for personal luggage
Forest entry fee for vehicle
Lunch
Transportation of personal luggage
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Guide charges
Personal expenses - room service, bottled water etc.
Tips
Forest entry fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Kathgodam
The trip starts at Kathgodam railway station. We will share the contact details of the vehicle driver and the vehicle number. The vehicle will be waiting in the parking area.
Return
Itinerary
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Kathgodam - Gaunap Village, Binsar
1 Stop
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Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
You will be picked up from Kathgodam railways station at around 9 am, after breakfast. The scenic drive from there to Binsar Tourist Rest House takes around 5 hours including a stop for lunch en route. From Binsar TRH, it is a 1.5 hour easy, downhill trek (3 km) to Gaunap village.
Binsar wildlife sanctuary, spread over 47 sq km, is one of the smaller sanctuaries in India. While it is popular for commanding, panoramic views of the Greater Himalayas and its bird diversity (200+ species of birds have been spotted here), mammals such as leopard, four species of deer, flying squirrel, pine martens are also found here.
This walking holiday in Binsar wildlife sanctuary in Kumaon in Uttarakhand, India is a great option for those looking for an easy trek in the Himalayas. While it is a simple one that any reasonably-fit person can undertake, it lets one sample a slice of local culture (village life, places of archaelogical importance etc.) and learn about the flora and fauna of the lower Himalayas besides enjoying breathtaking views of snow-clad mountains.
Highlights
5 days
Offered in Hindi & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in Hindi & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Porter charges for personal luggage
Forest entry fee for vehicle
Lunch
Transportation of personal luggage
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Guide charges
Personal expenses - room service, bottled water etc.
Tips
Forest entry fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Kathgodam
The trip starts at Kathgodam railway station. We will share the contact details of the vehicle driver and the vehicle number. The vehicle will be waiting in the parking area.
