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Binsar Sanctuary Walking Holiday
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Binsar Sanctuary Walking Holiday

By Outdoers India
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Ages 12-99
Duration: 5 days
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transportation of personal luggage
  • Porter charges for personal luggage
  • Guide charges
  • Forest entry fee for vehicle
What's not included
  • Personal expenses - room service, bottled water etc.
  • Tips
  • Forest entry fee
  • Entry/Admission - Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Start:
  • Kathgodam, Haldwani, Uttarakhand 263126, India
    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.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 126681P1

    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 126681P1

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    • Outdoers India
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      Binsar, India
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    • X3304GDleef
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      We have just returned from a weeks holiday in Fuerteventura and stayed at the Arena Beach hotel. The food, room and staff were amazing and we will definitely return. We also want to make a special thank you to the rep in the airport who went over and above her duties to support me as I had arrived at the airport without one of our cases and passports and she arranged a taxi to get it transferred in order to catch our flight. Her name was Kirsty Crawley and she is based in Fuerterventura and she deserves a massive mention. We will definitely rebook our next trip with Jet2 as the cabin crew and airport experience was superb.
      Written 23 September 2024
    • Flyer00251789745
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      it was great experience for all family
      it was a great experience with my family. the accomodations were all very nice. we got see and spend time in offbeat places. the food was also very good. i would highly recommend this trip
      Written 28 August 2024
    • Roam22280899349
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      Highly recommended, professional and safe
      Did Poon Hill/ Annapurna panorama trek and Chandrashila with Outdoers. Very professional group, they arranged everything for us. Team is very knowledgeable and took all safety precautions. They are very understanding towards beginners and helped them throughout. Highly recommended for treks. I'm already planning my next adventure with them.
      Written 18 May 2024
    • Happiness06402676509
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      The rhododendron trek !
      The sudden views of Annapurna range whenever the skies cleared and the treks amongst the rhododendron and oak forests were so beautiful. The images stay with you a long time even after tour trek. Our stay was comfortable and the guides and staff were very helpful and supportive. Had a memorable trip.
      Written 25 April 2024
    • Vacation34374454471
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      My First Trek - Nepal - Poon Hill
      This was my first Trek and would definitely say I have made a right choice in selecting the Outdoes. The guides have taken very good care of each one of us and were always there with their smiles, hospitality and encouragement. The breathtaking Mountains view on the Poon Hill is a fantastic experience. In addition to this the stunning views of the lush forests, villages (especially Gandruk) and the colorful Rhododendrons with vibrant red, pink, and white, creating a stunning contrast against the lush greenery of the surrounding forests throughout the trek. Overall, trekking to Poon Hill is a memorable adventure that leaves a lasting impression.
      Written 23 April 2024
    • Freedom15963138170
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      Annapoorna Panorama trek
      It was a very well organized trek, the guides, we had three of them, were very proactive and very encouraging, especially for the first timers. The views of the snowclad mountains and the rhododendron forests was amazing. The teahouses and hotel were very good clean and the food was good. Overall a wonderful experience.
      Written 23 April 2024
    • dev_bina
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      A very memorable trek
      I went with Outdoers for the Annapurna Panoramic Trek in March. It was a great experience.It was my first trekking experience.The Outdoers team comprising of Mahesh,Naresh and Prakash took good care of us during the trek and were very supportive. Even before the trek started, a WhatsApp group was created. We even had calls with Shyam to clarify all our doubts. The trek also allowed us to spend some time sightseeing at Kathmandu and Pokhara which was very nice. This trek has lots and lots of steps, which at times feel never ending. For the first 2 days of the trek the weather wasn't great and we didn't see any mountains. However the misty forest trails and beautiful rhododendrons made up for the lack of mountain views. Our patience paid off and on the 3rd day morning, the majestic mountains graced us. For the next 3 days we got good weather and the mountains kept us company till we left. All in all very memorable trek. I would definitely recommend the trek as well as Outdoers as a facilitator.
      Written 18 April 2024
    • 763keerthir
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      GREAT EXPERIANCE AND LOVELY TREK.!
      We had a wonderful trekking experience from Outdoers India.We did Annapurna panoramic trek in Nepal,we had an amazing time trekking with our guide Mahesh Inder and sandeep .They put a lot of effort so that our trek was safe and made us feel comfortable, sharing the knowledge about mountains and stories about the Nepal .potters were very helpful. Mr.Shyam was extremely helpful and easy to communicate with in the lead up to our trek and everything was put together as planned. We took a trek from Uleri to Ghorephani via Ghorepani /Poon Hill and Tadapani to Ghandruk.We were a small mixed group with 6women 2 men with a little range of hiking experience starting from absolute beginner.We had a wonderful experience With the team very well planned and executed and taken care of our meals in advance,very responsible and outstanding service..It was an unforgettable experience.. The outdoers India thanks for being supportive and encouraging women trekkers...definitely looking forward for many more. Overall, I loved my experience trekking with OUTDOERS INDIA. I highly recommend them.
      Written 15 April 2024
    • Navigator50432138753
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      One of the best travel experiences!
      This is my first ever trek. It was a well planned and sorted trip by Outdoers. Humbled by the care taken by the guides. Grateful and happy to have experienced this trip and to be a part of such wonderful group of organizers and fellow trekkers. Looking forward to many more trips in future!
      Written 15 April 2024
    • OnAir42024181477
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      Wonderful experience(annapurna panorama trek)
      This is my second trek with this wonderful team and looking forward to many more. The arrangements were top knotch, knowledgeable guides making sure to cater to needs of entire group with different capabilities made the whole experience memorable
      Written 15 April 2024
    • Companion13209076418
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      Rhododendron Trek March 2024
      Outdoers have done a splendid job in meticulously planning the gorgeous Rhododendron trek. For a few of us, this is our first trekking trip and we were quite nervous. However, the itinerary was so well tailored and pragmatic that it boosted our confidence. Shyam connected with us regularly giving us tips and suggestions on how to prepare, what to expect, what trek gear to purchase and check list of things to carry with the minute details. It was a 5 day trek, through the dazzling Rhododendron blooms and the rustic beauty of the Himalayas. The stays were clean and very comfortable with breathtaking views of Himalayas. We were served hot piping tasty simple food at every meal. We camped 2 nights, in tents at Jaikuni Bhugyal enjoying the spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The entire team of drivers, cooks, porters, guides were extremely kind and helpful. Our guide Lokesh made this trek a wholesome experience with his knowledge on the flora, birds, local customs, beliefs. Lokesh was very supportive and patient. He even offered to carry my backpack, when I suffered altitude sickness. He would change the strategy based on our stamina and fatigue levels. We were really lucky to have him as our guide. Over all it was a perfect experience. Really thankful to the Outdoers team for giving us a lifetime of memories.
      Written 6 April 2024
    • Odyssey51914236696
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      Magical Meghalaya experience
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      Written 24 January 2024
    • HydiGal
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      Magical Meghalaya Experience
      Meghalaya is a magical place and no better way to explore than by walk / trek. Shyam and team managed to curate some of the gems in the area with a mix of stays in unique homestays , offbeat treks and wonderful local guides who were friendly and knowledgeable . Loved this experience and walked away with memories for a lifetime .
      Written 4 January 2024
    • achalaphadke
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      Mesmerizing Andaman
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      Written 14 December 2023
    • NMinal
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    Madhuri
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023 • Friends
    It was yet another beautiful experience with the Outdoers treks of which this is my first trekking trip to Binsar.. From the planning to the custom-made itinerary, the rustic homestays with ultra clean bathrooms, our super patient soft spoken guide Sunder , our cook at Gaunap Pawan and our driver Bishan singh ji were just perfect ...the homestays especially at Buranskot and Gaunap village with breathtaking views was an utter delight .. Hot served simple tasty food and Tea in that cold weather was a big welcome ..
    Overall i was yet again very happy n satisfied with the professionalism shown by Outdoers team n Shyam ..I would highly recommend outdoers treks for a great travel experience and looking forward to use their services in the future too 🙌

    Written 3 April 2023
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    Madz321, thanks for the lovely review. Hope you will give us the opportunity to organize many more of such experiences for you in the future.
    Written 5 April 2023
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    N P
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Solo
    This is my second trip with Outdoers, and they outdid themselves. We were lucky to have Sunderji lead the trip, who took us through forests, hills and villages. He showed us glorious sunrises and sunsets, golden sunrise views of Hathi parbat and nearby range, Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Panchhuli, from mesmerisingly close distance, with Nepal's Fishtail and Annapurna thrown in for good measure. The village walks were so informative and engrossing.

    We participated in an extended family event at Gaunap...a twice a year Bhog that the entire village becomes a part of. We saw more sensational birds during this trip than I have in any birding trip. Sunderji showed us how a woodpecker had created homes for insects in a tree, just to gobble them up later. We even observed a Mountain Hawk eagle during its hunting session! It was spell binding.

    Everything about this trip was well thought out and perfectly executed. Sunderji even made minor adjustments to the itinerary based on our interests, and paid attention to each and every participant individually.

    The homestays have been lovingly renovated to ensure not just comfort in the midst of a jungle, but provide thoughtful features through attention to minor details. All this while being eco sensitive. From the bamboo wastebaskets to skylights above the washroom sink, to full size windows to let in the light. The rooms were really spacious , with most properties providing a large sitting area in addition to a spacious bedroom.

    The local Kumaoni food was lip smacking! With locally grown freshest ingredients (many of them coming from their own gardens/farms), and a combination of traditional recipes, and Sunderji's personal take on some others, it was varied yet uniformly delicious. Sunderji himself cooked for us in some of the places, and took care of our preferences and individual querks at all times. Each tea session had multiple kinds of teas brewing for us.

    The staff was warm, courteous and very efficient. Making us happy seemed to be everyone's moto...from top to bottom :)

    I am definitely going back for more!!
    Written 26 October 2024
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    Dear O1560XEnp, Thank you so much for such a detailed review of the trip! We are glad we were able to provide an excellent experience. Look forward to your next trip with us!
    Written 27 October 2024
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    AjayGhanekar
    Pune, India81 contributions
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    The Outdoers team of Shyam and Sunder did a fantastic job of organizing a walk through the woods and stays at some amazing locations!

    Having reached Kathgodam railway station, Sunder and his team took care of all the logistics until the return to Kathgodam five days later.

    We stayed for four nights at three places / homestays - namely Kot Naikana (1), Buransh Kot (1) and Gaunap village (2). Over the course of this period, we trekked over 20 kms approximately in Sunder's company.

    Amazing vistas, heart-warming hospitality and delicious culinary preparations (a special shout-out to Pawan here) made for an amazing vacation. Sunder was a welcoming host and his knowledge of the local flora and fauna was very impressive.

    Above all, what impressed us the most was his passion, vision and corresponding efforts to make these tourism activities sustainable for all stakeholders who are involved in it and impacted by it.

    A highly recommended trip indeed!May the Outdoers team thrive and prosper for years to come! Looking forward to partnering with them in exploring more places in the future!

    Written 31 May 2022
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    Dear Ajay, thanks you so much for the flattering review! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed the treks and the stays. You deserved a good vacation after 2+ years of staying indoors. Look forward to taking you on other trips in the future
    Written 1 June 2022
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    Suchitra
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022
    After two years of being at home because of the pandemic, walking the trails in the Binsar Sanctuary was exhilarating. The teak and deodar forest, the crisp, cool air, the incredible variety of birds -- all so soul-nourishing.

    And who better to help nourish our souls, stomachs and weary feet than Outdoers? Sundar was a kind and gentle host and guide. Encouraging as we scrambled up slopes, whipping out the local bal mithai to keep our energy up when we slowed down, and sharing his knowledge of birds with joy. The food was local and delicious, the homestays cosy.

    This Outdoers walking holiday is a good way for a family or a group of friends to start exploring the outdoors.
    Written 25 May 2022
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    Dear Suchitra, thanks for taking the time to post a review. So glad to know you loved the walking holiday. I am sure it must have been great to be outdoors after being two years of not being able to get out from home. Take care
    Written 27 May 2022
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    Shikha
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022 • Couples
    This was the best birthday gift I gifted myself .The trek through the wild life santuary was the best experience ever . The guide was very good , he helped us spot beautiful birds and plants .It is indeed a nature lovers paradise .All home stay was beyond our imagination - Luxury in the middle of the forest , completely untouched by any commerialisation and excellent local food served to us with great love . We stayed in villages which were approchable by foot only. There were only 3 to 4 family homes in each mountain village and staying amongst them was a beautiful experience . Shyam was just a call away .He organised and planned our trip very well . The organisers gave me a surprise birthday cake along with a candle light dinner . It was a dream come true to celebrate my birthday in the mountains ! Thank You Outdoers !
    Written 4 December 2022
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    Hi Shikha, thanks for the review. It was lovely having you both as guests. Glad to note you loved the experience. Look forward to taking you on other Outdoers's trips!
    Written 29 December 2022
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    TheWiseGuy
    Hyderabad114 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022
    I heard a lot about this trek from my friends and we were not disappointed at all. I went with my wife (we are both nearly sixty) and we managed to trek most of the days without too much difficulty.
    First couple of nights were in a quaint little village Gaunap which had only 13 families. No pollution, no noise, no garbage - just enjoy the serene beauty of the forest and the distant mountains. I am an amateur bird photographer and the tour operator arranged for a guide who had excellent knowledge of the birds. I managed to photograph over 25 different species of birds.
    Thanks Sundar and Khim Singh!
    Astronomy is also one of my hobbies and I stepped out late in the night to do some star gazing. I was initially disappointed to see the bands of clouds across the night sky. However the clouds were stationery and it took me some time to realise that that I am actually looking at the milky way!
    There is no dust or light pollution and sky felt like right out of the Star Wars movie with millions of stars visible to the naked eye!
    Sundar is an excellent cook and managed to satisfy even a finicky eater like me.
    We stayed in 3 different home-stays and all of them were very clean and comfortable.

    This is my third trek with the Outdoers and they truly outdid themselves again!
    Thank you!
    Written 6 June 2022
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    Hi TheWiseGuy, thanks for taking time to review the trek. You both did great - glad you were able complete a good part of the trek. You should make another relaxed trip to Binsar solely for birdwatching and astronomy!
    Written 18 June 2022
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    Bapoorau
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022
    We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Binsar with Outdoers.

    From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in very capable hands. The places we stayed in were charming and comfortable, our guide Sundar was a walking encyclopaedia of knowledge on local flora and fauna, bursting into birdsong himself on occasion. The combination of the beauty of the place, the warmth of the people and the sheer exhilaration of being outdoors was incredible. The itinerary was flexible and completely at our pace. It was not too physically challenging and was perfect for first-time walkers like us.

    So many parts of this experience felt like a labour of love rather than a commercial venture. After being confined to our apartment for the past two years, walking in the forest, with spotty mobile connectivity was just what we needed and Outdoers were absolutely the right people to do this with. No hesitation at all in recommending this to anyone.
    Written 23 May 2022
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    Dear Bapoorau, great to know you enjoyed the walking holiday in Binsar. Glad that you were able to visit Gaunap too.
    Written 27 May 2022
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    AnushaVish
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our experience with Shyam and his team for the Binsar trek was fantastic. Every aspect of the trip felt customized to our needs as a group, and their team went over and above to make the experience memorable.

    The food and stay were excellent. The treks were also immensely enjoyable with knowledgeable guides. They took care to ensure that the pace was comfortable for all the kids and adults. I would strongly recommend Outdoers for this experience
    Written 21 October 2024
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    Dear Anusha, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We hope this was just the first of many more walking holidays with Team Outdoers!
    Written 22 October 2024
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    subhadivya
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023 • Friends
    Binsar is the first trek of my life and I am so glad I did it with Outdoers! In awe with the beauty of the place, Uttarakhand. The cute place , Burans kot at Shaukyatal, lovely sunset at Dhaulchhina , star gaze at Gaunap and the village tour were amazing!!

    Beautiful locations and lovely home stays and even more amazing and warm people! We were served piping hot food in the chilly places and taken such good care of. The love and affection shown by the home stay people is to be definitely mentioned.

    Sunder , our guide is a man of good information about the places, the flora fauna too and guided us well during the trek.

    Would definitely recommend this trip and the Outdoers! Great work Shyam, keep it going. Will come back for more treks!!
    Written 17 April 2023
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    Hi Subhadivya, glad you loved your first trek in the Himalayas! Hope you will come back to us for many more treks!
    Written 18 April 2023
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    Sightsee737349
    McLeod Ganj, India587 contributions
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    Sept 2019 • Friends
    Had a wonderful outdoor experience with them where i was showed the best possible things cant thank them .recommend them to everyone
    Written 27 April 2020
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