Binsar Forest Retreat is an eco-friendly homestay set amidst the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in the heart of Kumaon. We are 100 kilometres north east of Nainital in the eastern part of the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. The Retreat is at an altitude of 7,600 ft amidst dense forests with spectacular views of the higher Himalayas and the Kumaoni hills.
Life at Binsar Forest Retreat
At Binsar Forest Retreat, we believe in living in harmony with nature, both external and internal. Hence, we are off-the-grid and depend entirely on solar power for our electric needs. Our water is sourced from natural springs and harvested from rainfall. The dense oak and rhododendron forests supply abundant fresh air and our seclusion engenders peace and tranquillity. You will wake with the chirping of birds, hike in the beautiful forests by day and have endless conversations about all things wise and wonderful over dinner. You will eat freshly prepared, organic, vegetarian food sourced from Kumaoni villages. When you join us for a few days, it is more than just a holiday; you will go back having experienced an alternative way of living. And having made new friends.
Your hosts at Binsar Forest Retreat
Rajesh has pioneered luxury camping in the Indian Himalaya and runs some of the best cafes in and around Delhi. Preetam and Pallavi have developed software for global organizations in lands far and wide but have now chosen to live in Binsar. The rest of our team are simple Kumaoni village folk from in and around Binsar. What brings us all together is our love for this land and our desire to share the joy of living here with our guests.