Renting out your home in Binsar

Our advice for Binsar

Binsar is not a town but a forest. The wildlife sanctuary, about 26 km from Almora, covers a ridge of oak and rhododendron rising to around 2,400 metres, and a 1.5 km walk leads to Zero Point, where the panorama takes in Trishul, Nanda Devi and neighbouring peaks. Guests come for birds, leopard country, silence and the snow range, not for shopping or nightlife.

Setting up a property that works here

• Solar panels, battery backup and good lighting, since grid supply is not something to count on.
• Water storage and careful use; springs and tanks are shared village resources.
• Home-cooked meals, as restaurants are rare; hire cooks locally and buy from village suppliers.
• Clear wildlife guidance: doors closed at night, no feeding animals, care when walking at dusk.
• Fire precautions in spring, when the forest floor is dry.