- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Open 24/7, 365 Days
- 4.9/5 (211+ Google Reviews)
- 5000+ Happy Customers
Dehradun to Binsar Taxi Service
Quick answer: Binsar is about 375 km from Dehradun and takes 10 to 11 hours: the Almora road, then 30 km up into the sanctuary. It is a wildlife sanctuary rather than a town — old oak forest at 2,400 m, a KMVN rest house, a few lodges, and a walk to Zero Point where the Himalaya runs from Kedarnath to Nanda Devi. It is the longest day on this list and the one people talk about afterwards. Fares depend on vehicle and whether you need a one-way drop or a round trip — the table below is live from our rate desk. Call 7830211223 to confirm.
Why it is a sanctuary, not a hill station
Binsar was the summer seat of the Chand rajas and became a wildlife sanctuary in 1988, so there is no bazaar, no mall, and no building past the gate that was not already there. The road from Almora climbs through Ayarpani to the sanctuary gate, where an entry fee is paid and the forest road continues 10 km to the rest house. From there Zero Point is a 2 km walk through oak and rhododendron to a viewing tower and the reason for the trip: Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Panchachuli in one line.
It is a full day from Dehradun. We reach Almora by mid-afternoon on a 5 am start and the sanctuary gate an hour later, in time for the walk before dark or, better, at dawn the next day.
The road
- Haridwar → Kashipur → Haldwani — the plains
- Bhowali → Almora (345 km) — the Kumaon climb
- Almora → Ayarpani → sanctuary gate — 20 km
- Gate → rest house — 10 km of forest road
Inside the sanctuary
- Zero Point — the 2 km walk and the tower
- The Bineshwar Mahadev temple in the forest
- Barking deer, langur, and 200 bird species
- Dawn and dusk are when it earns the drive
Nearby
- Almora — 30 km, Kasar Devi on the way
- Jageshwar — 35 km, the temple complex in deodar forest
- Kausani — 80 km
- Ranikhet — 80 km
Booking shape
- Two nights inside is the minimum that makes sense
- Almora or Kausani on the way in or out
- Innova or a smaller SUV; the forest road is rough
- Entry fee and vehicle fee at the gate, paid at actuals
Season
October to April for the view, and October and November above all. Winter is cold with snow inside the sanctuary some years; the road is usually open and the forest is at its best. April and May bring rhododendron. Monsoon hides everything and the forest road gets slippery; we would not recommend it.
This route is 5 am or not at all. Ten hours of driving and a forest road at the end; we are inside the sanctuary before dark or we halt at Almora.
How much does a Dehradun to Binsar taxi cost?
Private cab fares for the Dehradun to Binsar route. Every rate below is for the whole vehicle, not per seat.
Included: vehicle, fuel and driver allowance. Extra: tolls, state permits, parking, and on hill routes any night halt charge. Fares are confirmed on call before pickup — nothing is added afterwards.
Dehradun to Binsar taxi — questions people ask
How far is Binsar from Dehradun?
About 375 km and 10 to 11 hours, via Haldwani and Almora, then 30 km up into the sanctuary including 10 km of forest road.
Can we do it in one day?
Yes, on a 5 am start with lunch at Haldwani or Bhowali. Many prefer a night at Almora on the way and the sanctuary at dawn, which is when the view is best.
Is there a fee?
Yes, a sanctuary entry fee per person and per vehicle at the gate, paid at actuals. Your driver handles it and it goes on the bill.
What can we see from Zero Point?
On a clear morning, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Panchachuli in one line — about 300 km of Himalaya. October to March is reliable.
Which vehicle for the forest road?
Innova or a smaller SUV. The 10 km inside the sanctuary is unsurfaced in places and a sedan will manage it slowly; a Tempo Traveller will not.
