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Set in splendid isolation with a stunning view of the Indian Himalayas

Joshi Cottage — Homestay Binsar. Welcome to your home away from home: clean & comfortable rooms, delicious Pahadi food, amazing Himalayan views, trekking & the best place for bird watching.

Almora, Almora District, Uttarakhand

Joshi Cottage, Binsar

Set in splendid isolation with a stunning view of the Indian Himalayas, Our location is inside Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary and it's 2km away from the main road inside the sanctuary which is an easy walk. Joshi Cottage, Binsar is a family run enterprise, consisting of 2 lodges . This village is well spread out.currently 11 families lives here. Set in the delightful village of Dalar, the Joshi family - three generations - welcome you into their home and look forward to taking care of you.

We serve organic, vegetarian food grown in our own kitchen garden, amd have our own taxi service to collect you from the railhead at Kathgodam, and experienced guides available for full and half day guiding, with extensive knowledge of local bird and wildlife, flora and fauna.

Come for meditation, yoga, and Kumaoni cooking classes, or just relax in the wonderful surroundings.

Holidays can be tailored to your individual requirements.

Lodging/Stay & Activities
The sunlit deck of a Joshi Cottage lodge, looking out over the Binsar forest at golden hour
The Himalayan snow range above the valley
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The View

Set in splendid isolation with a stunning view of the Indian Himalayas

Organic vegetarian Kumaoni meals from the kitchen garden
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The Table

We serve organic, vegetarian food grown in our own kitchen garden

A quiet dawn over the ridges — a place to simply relax
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The Calm

Come for meditation, yoga, and Kumaoni cooking classes, or just relax in the wonderful surroundings

Golden sunset over the layered Kumaon valleys

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

“Set in splendid isolation with a stunning view of the Indian Himalayas”

Things to do

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Pine silhouettes against a golden Himalayan sunset

Come stay with the Joshi family

Holidays tailored to you — from full-board comfort to guided walks in the sanctuary.