Binsar is named after the Bineshwar Mahadev exile, a 16th-century sanctuary. According to Lord Shiva, this sanctuary was the capital of the rulers of the Chand dynasty, who represented Kumaon from the 7th century AD to the 18th century. Perched at an altitude of 2,420m, this idyllic picturesque town is one of the most famous areas of the Kumaon slopes and offers unrivaled Himalayan zenith captivating viewpoints such as Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nanda Devi, Shivling and Panchachuli. It offers. The sanctuary is located in the lower reaches of the Himalayas in the Almora locale of Uttarakhand. Binsar was the early summer capital of his King Chand, who ruled Kumaon for a long time. During the British rule there was a base in Almora and in the summer Binsar was used as the summer capital. Site is home to over 200 species of birds, including forktails, blackbirds, thrushes, pheasants, nuthatches, parakeets and monals. The sanctuary is also home to barking deer, Himalayan bears, jaguars, foxes, musk deer, langurs, porcupines, flying squirrels, chital deer and wild cats. Visitors can enjoy activities such as nature walks, biking and birdwatching.