The picturesque hill station, at an altitude of 1650 meters, is one of the few
not created by the British. Some 400 years ago it was the capital of the Chand
Rajas of Kumaon. Its 67 kms from Nainital is famous for its exquisite temples
and rich medley of fairs and festivals. Almora also offers the visitor healthy
selection of treks which combine the pleasure of sightseeing with spirit of
adventure the treks to Binsar 30 kms, and Jageshwar- 34
kms.
Places of Interest
Udyot-Chandeshwar or Nanda Devi temple, Temple of Goll and Bhairab, Trekking Points. |
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| Getting to Almora |
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The airport closest to Almora is at Pantnagar, 127 km away, and linked to Almora by bus and taxi. The nearest railhead is at Kathgodam, 90 km down in the plains, connecting the region to many major north Indian cities including Delhi, Lucknow and Agra. There are private taxis at the station and daily buses from Kathgodam to Almora, a drive of about 4 hours. In addition, there are buses to Almora from other major hill towns of Kumaon including Nainital (3 hours), Ranikhet (2 ½ hours) and Kausani (3 hours).
| Best time to visit |
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The peak tourist season in Almora is between April and June and then again between September and November. The rainy season from June till August should be avoided. Almora can also be visited in winter, when the tourist traffic is less and hotels drop their rates. Almora's Nanda Devi festival in August and the Dussehra celebration in September-October are special occasions to savour the flavour of local customs.
| accomodation |
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20 Most of the hotels in Almora are around the Mall. There aren't any 5-star international chains here, but tourist accommodation is largely comfortable and Almora's hotels are decent. The tourist authority, KMVN (Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam), runs a holiday home with a main building and tourist cottages. You could also stay with some of the local families that take in guests in the area of Kasara Devi temple, 7 km out of Almora town.
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