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The Kathgodam railway station is accessible via frequent trains from New Delhi. You can also board an overnight Volvo bus from New Delhi.
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Enjoy your weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city with this short and easy trek through the Binsar wildlife sanctuary. This 2-day trek takes you into the inner sanctuary via an off-beat route with waterfalls and river streams en route. With the chirping of alpine birds that live in the sanctuary, you'll reach the Binsar Zero Point, a vantage point to soak in views of snow-clad peaks like Mt. Nanda Devi and Mt. Trishul. A pleasant and easy hike, this Binsar trek is a great choice for beginner as well as seasoned trekkers.
The Binsar wildlife sanctuary, located in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand, is home to a range of alpine wildlife species from leopards and barking deers to the Himalayan black bears and the sambhars. A birder's paradise, you'll often spot unique and brightly-colored birds fluttering among treetops and chirping in the woods of the sanctuary. Here, you'll also find small, hillside villages tucked away in the secluded folds of the mountains. After a day spent exploring the sanctuary, you'll stay at one such quaint hamlet under a dark, night sky that is decorated with a hundred twinkling stars.
Escape the city for a short 2-day Binsar trek in Uttarakhand. | Trek through fragrant pine and deodar forests. | View the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Nanda Devi, Mt. Trishul and many more. | Explore the Kumaoni culture at the villages of Kholsir and Sontri.
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Report to the Kathgodam railway station at 7:00 hrs and board a private vehicle for the 5-hr drive to the Kholsir village, located on the northern edge of the Binsar wildlife sanctuary. Here, you'll have a short briefing session before you begin trekking from Kholsir. A 2-hr trek will take you on an off-beat trail to the secluded village of Sontri. Be sure to explore the small village and enjoy the starry sky in the evening. Overnight in a home-stay or tents at Sontri.
Overnight in a home-stay or tents at Sontri.
Travel from Kathgodam to Kholsir and trek from Kholsir to Sontri. Today's meal package includes lunch served at the Kholsir village before the trek and dinner at the Sontri village after the trek. Overnight stay will either be in alpine tents pitched in Sontri or at a local home-stay.
Kathgodam
Sontri
07:00 AM
Lunch | Dinner
For cancellations made more than 30 days before departure of the Binsar trek: 90% refund.
For cancellations made 21-30 days before departure of the Binsar trek: 60% refund.
For cancellations made 11-20 days before departure of the Binsar trek: 30% refund.
For cancellations made less than 10 days before departure of the Binsar trek: no refund.
All refunds will be processed after deducting a transaction fee of INR 200 per person. This fee is charged by The Great Next.
Travellers are required to follow all instructions of the trek leader during the Binsar trek.
Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.
Consumption of alcohol, drugs or tobacco products like cigarettes is strictly prohibited during the Binsar trek.