Banasur Ka Kila
General information
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Ideal Duration:
Duration:
3 to 4 Hours:Place Type:
Category:
Fort & Mythological Site:Best Photo Spots:
Fort Ramparts:
Points: The top wall provides a "top of the world" feeling with the valley below.
Trek Path: The winding forest trail is very photogenic. ...Fort Ramparts:
Points: The top wall provides a "top of the world" feeling with the valley below.
Trek Path: The winding forest trail is very photogenic.Photo Gallery
Things To Do
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Trekking & History:
Trekking: Enjoy the 2 KM steep climb through rhododendron forests.
Photography: Panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks.
River Source: Visit the origin point of the Lohawati.
Mythology: Listen to local folklore from village elders.
Nature Walk: Observe local flora and mountain butterflies.
Meditation: Sit amidst the quiet ruins.
Sightseeing: Explore the inner rooms of the fort. ...Trekking & History:
Trekking: Enjoy the 2 KM steep climb through rhododendron forests.
Photography: Panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks.
River Source: Visit the origin point of the Lohawati.
Mythology: Listen to local folklore from village elders.
Nature Walk: Observe local flora and mountain butterflies.
Meditation: Sit amidst the quiet ruins.
Sightseeing: Explore the inner rooms of the fort.
Information
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Why Famous:
Mythological Significance: It is the legendary site where Banasur was slain. It is also famous for being the source of the Lohawati River and its strategic viewpoint. ...Mythological Significance: It is the legendary site where Banasur was slain. It is also famous for being the source of the Lohawati River and its strategic viewpoint. -
Architecture:
Architecture Style:
Ancient Stone Masonry: The fort is built using massive blocks of local stone without the use of modern mortar.
Dimensions: The ramparts follow the natural ridge of the hill, extending over...Architecture Style:
Ancient Stone Masonry: The fort is built using massive blocks of local stone without the use of modern mortar.
Dimensions: The ramparts follow the natural ridge of the hill, extending over a 500-meter perimeter with walls 10 feet thick. -
How To Reach:
By Air: Pantnagar (190 KMS).
By Train: Tanakpur (85 KMS).
By Road: Drive to Karnakarayat via Lohaghat.
Local: Shared jeeps are available from Lohaghat. ...By Air: Pantnagar (190 KMS).
By Train: Tanakpur (85 KMS).
By Road: Drive to Karnakarayat via Lohaghat.
Local: Shared jeeps are available from Lohaghat. -
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Near Tourist Places:
Lohaghat (7 KMS), Abbott Mount (22 KMS), Champawat (20 KMS), Mayawati Ashram (18 KMS), Advaita Ashram (18 KMS), Ek Hathiya Ka Naula (25 KMS), Pithoragarh (65 KMS), Tanakpur (85 KMS), Baleshwar Temple (20 KMS), Kranteshwar Mahadev (26 KMS).
Tourism Tips
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Health: Moderate fitness needed for the trek.
Packing: Sturdy trekking shoes.
Connectivity: Very poor at the top.
Cash: Carry cash for local snacks at the base. ...Health: Moderate fitness needed for the trek.
Packing: Sturdy trekking shoes.
Connectivity: Very poor at the top.
Cash: Carry cash for local snacks at the base.
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