Blog By-Dr Jaya Kumar.
(THIS BLOG HAS BEEN APPROVED BY MINISTRY OF TOURISM, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)
Inner enlightenment and a rejuvenating experience of our incredible motherland India. The best place to experience this soulful journey is to explore the beauty of our hills. Witnessing the silence of the hills and the freshness of flora and fauna is a well deserving break from the fast urban city life.
The calmness and peace of the majestic Himalayas refreshes our inner soul and fills our deeper core with a positive energy. I feel so fortunate and blessed to be born on this land which is a treasure of natural habitat. Taking break from the city life and exploring our incredible India is my passion.
I got a fortunate chance to explore a place known as Binsar which is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Binsar is a hill town which is surrounded by pine and oak forests facing the vast panorama of the majestic snow clad mountains.
The main attraction of Binsar is the three hundred kilometres of majestic and panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks from zero point. Zero point is located in the heart of the Binsar wild life sanctuary and is the highest view point from where one can savour a three hundred sixty degree view of the Himalayan magnificence namely the holy Kedarnath, the Shivling, Trishul and the group of Nanda Devi peaks.
Witnessing this through one’s own eyes was a life time memorable experience for me and my family. We were just mesmerised by the natural beauty of the area. The flora and fauna of the area is unmatchable. It seemed like that the valley is naturally decorated by the vibrancy of different colours bestowed upon by mother earth.
Binsar is a well connected area by road. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam. It is at a distance of approximately one hundred ten kilometres from Binsar. The nearest airport at Pantnagar is also approximately one hundred forty five kilometres from Binsar. Though there is a limited hotel facility in the area, but with a prior booking one can have a comfortable stay while enjoying the natural beauty of the Binsar valley. Else, the best bet is to stay at Almora, which is around twenty five kilometres away from Binsar.
Binsar is a nature lovers’, adventure lovers’, writers’ and elderly couples’ paradise. It is best for the people who look forward to being near ‘mother nature’. It is for the people who appreciate nature and want peace and solace to fill them with inner strength.
The local languages spoken in this area are Hindi, English and Kumaoni. These languages have simplicity and a beauty about them. People of Binsar have a true heart and are gentle to talk. To know about a hilly local habitation enhances our cultural knowledge. To explore the vibrancy of languages, clothes, eating habits and relishing the local cuisines are fortunate experiences as a tourist.
The Kumaoni cuisine is mouth watering and is irresistible. Once tasted, it is difficult to control our taste buds. Bhatt-ki-dal, turmeric raita, sweet pickle and special jeera aloo are some of the dishes which melt in our mouth and leave an unforgettable taste. The Himalayan
fresh drinking water has its own natural digestive minerals. It improves our digestive system such that even after having a heavy Kumaoni food, our stomach still feels light.
Enjoying and savouring the aroma and flavours of natural herbs is an out of the world feeling.
Refreshing Rhododendron juice, jam and the drink made of rhododendron flowers, a part of the beautiful flora of Binsar area is a must-buy from the local market. The aroma and the freshness of this wild flower which is good to consume even from naturopathy view point.
Rhododendron tea, lemon grass tea and rosemary tea made of local fauna and flora is a very healthy detoxifying drink from the Binsar valley.
We can also witness the vastness of the river Kosi on visit to Binsar. Sitting on the shores of river Kosi fills us with unspoken tranquillity.
The area is also blessed with beautiful, lovely and pleasant climatic conditions. Though as a tourist, we could avoid travelling in the monsoon season. While travelling in winters we should be fully prepared with heavy winter clothing to enjoy the cold breeze and protect ourselves from chilled winds.
Binsar is also an place for experiencing adventurous hiking, trekking, camping and nature-walks. Nature-lovers can spend many days in the lap of beautiful Binsar valley which has so many things to explore. In the hills exists the ultimate divine. The strength of the divine enjoying the religious journey can be experienced after visiting Bineshwar and Golu Devata temples.
A must place to visit and explore while in Binsar is the Binsar wild-life sanctuary located in the Himlayas on the top of the Jhandi Dhar hills. It is a habitat for rare animals, birds and flower species. The sanctuary has been declared as an important bird conservation area, as it is a habitat of more than two hundred species of birds in the sanctuary including various parakeets, the Monal and pheasants. There are many certified tourist guides in the sanctuary who guide, educate and help the tourists to locate the rare birds in and around the area. The activity of sighting beautiful birds, hearing the chirping of the birds and exploring the wilderness in their natural habitation is a wonderful experience.
One can also see a man-made watch tower in the wild life sanctuary which offers unforgettable views of the mighty and magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Himlayas.
Witnessing the sun rise and sun set from top of the hill is an ultimate and absolute bliss. We feel a cosmic connection with nature in Binsar.
We as Indians are so blessed by the divine power to have us born in this beautiful country our motherland the magical, spectacular, colourful and diversified India.
Let us explore the lengths and breadths of our incredible nation.
(All the photographs in this blog have been taken by me and are from my personal collection.)
The words and views expressed in my blog are personal and are my original work of thoughts
(THIS BLOG HAS BEEN APPROVED BY MINISTRY OF TOURISM, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)
Inner enlightenment and a rejuvenating experience of our incredible motherland India. The best place to experience this soulful journey is to explore the beauty of our hills. Witnessing the silence of the hills and the freshness of flora and fauna is a well deserving break from the fast urban city life.
The calmness and peace of the majestic Himalayas refreshes our inner soul and fills our deeper core with a positive energy. I feel so fortunate and blessed to be born on this land which is a treasure of natural habitat. Taking break from the city life and exploring our incredible India is my passion.
I got a fortunate chance to explore a place known as Binsar which is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Binsar is a hill town which is surrounded by pine and oak forests facing the vast panorama of the majestic snow clad mountains.
The main attraction of Binsar is the three hundred kilometres of majestic and panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks from zero point. Zero point is located in the heart of the Binsar wild life sanctuary and is the highest view point from where one can savour a three hundred sixty degree view of the Himalayan magnificence namely the holy Kedarnath, the Shivling, Trishul and the group of Nanda Devi peaks.
Witnessing this through one’s own eyes was a life time memorable experience for me and my family. We were just mesmerised by the natural beauty of the area. The flora and fauna of the area is unmatchable. It seemed like that the valley is naturally decorated by the vibrancy of different colours bestowed upon by mother earth.
Binsar is a well connected area by road. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam. It is at a distance of approximately one hundred ten kilometres from Binsar. The nearest airport at Pantnagar is also approximately one hundred forty five kilometres from Binsar. Though there is a limited hotel facility in the area, but with a prior booking one can have a comfortable stay while enjoying the natural beauty of the Binsar valley. Else, the best bet is to stay at Almora, which is around twenty five kilometres away from Binsar.
Binsar is a nature lovers’, adventure lovers’, writers’ and elderly couples’ paradise. It is best for the people who look forward to being near ‘mother nature’. It is for the people who appreciate nature and want peace and solace to fill them with inner strength.
The local languages spoken in this area are Hindi, English and Kumaoni. These languages have simplicity and a beauty about them. People of Binsar have a true heart and are gentle to talk. To know about a hilly local habitation enhances our cultural knowledge. To explore the vibrancy of languages, clothes, eating habits and relishing the local cuisines are fortunate experiences as a tourist.
The Kumaoni cuisine is mouth watering and is irresistible. Once tasted, it is difficult to control our taste buds. Bhatt-ki-dal, turmeric raita, sweet pickle and special jeera aloo are some of the dishes which melt in our mouth and leave an unforgettable taste. The Himalayan
fresh drinking water has its own natural digestive minerals. It improves our digestive system such that even after having a heavy Kumaoni food, our stomach still feels light.
Enjoying and savouring the aroma and flavours of natural herbs is an out of the world feeling.
Refreshing Rhododendron juice, jam and the drink made of rhododendron flowers, a part of the beautiful flora of Binsar area is a must-buy from the local market. The aroma and the freshness of this wild flower which is good to consume even from naturopathy view point.
Rhododendron tea, lemon grass tea and rosemary tea made of local fauna and flora is a very healthy detoxifying drink from the Binsar valley.
We can also witness the vastness of the river Kosi on visit to Binsar. Sitting on the shores of river Kosi fills us with unspoken tranquillity.
The area is also blessed with beautiful, lovely and pleasant climatic conditions. Though as a tourist, we could avoid travelling in the monsoon season. While travelling in winters we should be fully prepared with heavy winter clothing to enjoy the cold breeze and protect ourselves from chilled winds.
Binsar is also an place for experiencing adventurous hiking, trekking, camping and nature-walks. Nature-lovers can spend many days in the lap of beautiful Binsar valley which has so many things to explore. In the hills exists the ultimate divine. The strength of the divine enjoying the religious journey can be experienced after visiting Bineshwar and Golu Devata temples.
A must place to visit and explore while in Binsar is the Binsar wild-life sanctuary located in the Himlayas on the top of the Jhandi Dhar hills. It is a habitat for rare animals, birds and flower species. The sanctuary has been declared as an important bird conservation area, as it is a habitat of more than two hundred species of birds in the sanctuary including various parakeets, the Monal and pheasants. There are many certified tourist guides in the sanctuary who guide, educate and help the tourists to locate the rare birds in and around the area. The activity of sighting beautiful birds, hearing the chirping of the birds and exploring the wilderness in their natural habitation is a wonderful experience.
One can also see a man-made watch tower in the wild life sanctuary which offers unforgettable views of the mighty and magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Himlayas.
Witnessing the sun rise and sun set from top of the hill is an ultimate and absolute bliss. We feel a cosmic connection with nature in Binsar.
We as Indians are so blessed by the divine power to have us born in this beautiful country our motherland the magical, spectacular, colourful and diversified India.
Let us explore the lengths and breadths of our incredible nation.
(All the photographs in this blog have been taken by me and are from my personal collection.)
The words and views expressed in my blog are personal and are my original work of thoughts
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