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Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful, quiet and wild Himalayan
destination with rich natural surroundings among dense forest.
Binsar is perched on top of the Jhandi Dhar hills. This place
is situated 33 km north of the Almora town in the Uttarakhand
state of India. The Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary has been declared
an “Important Bird Area by Bird life International.”
If you want to swap the city life for some bird song, then Binsar
Wildlife Sanctuary is the ideal getaway to be with the birds
and wildlife.
Binsar wildlife sanctuary was set up in 1988, and spreads over
an area of 45.59 sq kms. Binsar wildlife sanctuary was set up
for the conservation and protection of the shrinking broad leaf
oak (Quercus) forests of the Central Himalayan region It is
home to a variety of flora and fauna, and over 200 species of
birds including Forktail, Blackbirds, Laughing Thrush, Kalij
Pheasant, Nuthatches, Parakeets and Monal.
Geography of Binsar
Wildlife Sanctuary
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 45.59 km˛ and situated
at an altitude varying 900 to 2500 metres with an average height
of 2412 mts. Binsar is rich in its flora and fauna. The slopes
have a varying expanse and the terrain has been shaped by the
action of running water. The sanctuary lies some 400-odd kms
north of New Delhi on the Moradabad-Kathgodam-Almora route,
some mid-way between Corbett National Park and Nanda Devi National
Park.
Flora & Fauna at Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Flora
The main forests types found in this sanctuary are listed below
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1. Oak and moist mixed deciduous forests.
2. Temperate moist coniferous forests including deodar and blue
pine.
3. Sub-alpine birch, fir and spruce forests.
4. Sub-alpine pasture and scrub.
The place has Pine forest at the lower level and Oak and Rhododendron
at the higher altitude. This place is abundant in alpine flora,
Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, hanging mosses and many other species
of wild flowers. Other main plants of this sanctuary are Kaphal
(Myrica esculenta) , Pinus roxburghii, Engelhardtia spiicata,
Macaranga pustulata, Quercus gloca, Quercus incana, Quercus
leucotricophora(Banjh), Quercus semicarpifolia, Quercus dilatata,
Cedrus deodara, Alnus napalensis, Aesculus indica, Pinus wallichiana
, Quercus lanuginosa and Quercus floribunda, etc.
Fauna
This sanctuary is the home of many high altitude species of
animals and birds. These includes leopard (Panthera Pardus),
Nemorhaedus goral (goral), Chital (Axis axis) Musk deer, Serow
(Capricornis sumatiensis), Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), Sus scrofa,
Black Bear, pine marten, Fox (Vulpes vulpes), Langur (Presbytis
entellus), monkey (Macaca mulatta), Porcupine, Flying Squirrel
(Petaurista petaurista), Barking Deer(Muntiacus muntjak), ghoral
(goat-antelope), black bear, monkeys, red fox, pine marten and
porcupine, amongst others. It has been declared an Important
Bird Area by Bird Life International with over 200 species including
Tits, Forktail, Nuthatches, Blackbirds, Parakeets, Laughingthrush,
Magpies, Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelana), Monal, Koklas,
eagles, Woodpeckers and a range of others. Binsar is also home
to many reptiles and innumerable invertebrates including a wide
range of Butterflies.
The surroundings abound in alpine flora, ferns, hanging moss
and species of wild flowers. The chief attraction of Binsar
is the majestic view of the Himalayas - a 300 km, stretch on
famous peaks which includes Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul,
Nanda Devi, nanda Kot and Panchchuli. Binsar is the epitome
of serenity and tranquillity with perched on top of a hill with
a spectacular view of the snow capped peaks and the Almora valley.
Surrounded by abundant garlands of alpine flora, ferns, hanging
moss and many other species of wild flowers, tourist can feel
close to heaven.
A well known forest reserve and bird sanctuary on the
Jhandi Dhar hills of Kumaon. Once the capital of the Chand Raj
Dynasty, The entire region is surrounded by virgin forests of
oak, rhododendron, pine and deodar making it a popular getaway
for those looking for solitude and a close experience with nature.
Climate of Binsar - Weather of Climate
The climatic conditions prevailing in the Binsar sanctuary range
from temperate to sub-arctic. Winters are very cold and Heavy
snowfall is received.
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