Setting out from the Chabad House
Things to do in Kasar
From the trail behind the Chabad House, past a forest waterfall and villages on terraced hills, all the way to the lake at Nainital. For each place: how to get there, how long it takes, what it costs and what to bring.
On foot from the Chabad House
On foot · about 20 min Crank's Ridge Sunset over Almora, on a trail through the pines. How to get there 
On foot · 45–60 min Matena and Dinapani A hill with snow-peak views, on the Binsar road. How to get there 
On foot · a few minutes Cafes on the Ridge Where travelers meet for sunset. How to get there Half a day
About 5 km · half a day Balta Waterfall A small waterfall and pool in the forest, below the village. How to get there 
On foot · 2.5–3.5 hrs The Walk to Almora Down through the forest to the bazaar, back up by jeep. How to get there 
About 4 km · on foot Papersali Village Terraces, springs and a small village shop. How to get there 
About 6 km · half a day Simtola Forest Quiet forest trails, and a picnic among the pines. How to get there 
9 km · 20 min Almora An old bazaar, ATMs and a hospital. How to get there Day trip
16 km · day trip Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary Forest, birds and the Zero Point lookout. How to get there 
17 km · half an hour Lakhudiyar Rock Paintings Prehistoric paintings in a rock shelter. How to get there 
About 60 km · a day or overnight Kausani The widest panorama of the snow peaks. How to get there 
About 50 km · day trip Mukteshwar Cliffs over the valleys, and quiet. How to get there On your way here
Heading out on Friday? Be back before sunset for Kabbalat Shabbat, and sign up for the meal ahead of time.