Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, where Nimrit Kaur chose to unwind, and why it’s a must-visit

Actor Nimrat Kaur celebrated Earth Day this year in the arms of nature, away from urban crowds and publicity. Where? On the verdant, flowering hills of Uttarakhand's Kumaon mountains at the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary.If you are keen to know what makes it a great place to visit, read on to find out more.
From a quaint heritage guesthouse named Nine Furlongs, within the sanctuary, Nimrat absorbed the calm of the hills. Her Instagram updates gave a glimpse into her peaceful sojourn — from foggy forest strolls and sunrise on hill slopes to country feasts and moments of introspection. "My love for the wild isn't from this lifetime," she posted, implying an eternity-old connection with nature and wilds.
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Binsar isn't your average forest. It’s a place surrounded by nature—perched at 7,900 ft, surrounded by oak, rhododendron, and deodar trees, and not to forget, the panoramic Himalayan views. Then there are the snow-capped peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Panchachuli to serve as the backdrop of your selfies.
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Home to over 200 species of birds, this sanctuary is a birder's paradise. Spotted and crested kingfishers, Himalayan woodpeckers, and even the elusive laughing thrush—they’re all part of this place. Don’t be surprised if you also get to spot a leopard here, or a barking deer, or a Himalayan goral making an appearance.
You could go rustic and book a forest guesthouse, or take it up a notch and stay in the Binsar Zero Point eco-resort or the vintage-chic Khali Estate, once the residence of a British General. Celeb spotting? Maybe. Star-gazing? Definitely.
Pack a flask of chai and hike 2 km to Zero Point, the highest vantage spot in Binsar. On a clear day, it’s like a postcard from the gods—Everest might wink at you from afar.

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Binsar is about 95 km from Kathgodam railway station and a scenic 6-hour drive from Nainital or Almora. Trust us, the journey is part of the charm—curvy roads, sleepy villages, and that feeling of leaving city chaos behind.
So the next time you need a break from screens, screams, and schedules, take a leaf out of Nimrit Kaur’s travel diary and head to Binsar. Just don’t forget your camera… and maybe a notebook to write your own wildlife chapter. Because sometimes, going off-grid is the real luxury.