Almora , Uttarakhand
About Almora
Almora is a town over the hills and away from the reaches of rail transport. Almora was ruled by the Chand dynasty in 1744. In 1790, it was conquered by the Gurkhas who ruled it until the arrival of the British.
Due to its geographic location, many writers, artists, hippies and yogis graced the town through the years. Each has enjoyed Almora in his own way of living. In the friendly guesthouse courtyards, many travelers read and chat all throughout the day. You can walk around the town to explore the bazaars and temples, as well as walk on the mountain roads to watch cows lope in the forest.
Sweet shops can be found on the main road in Almora. There are many awesome restaurants offering typical northern cuisine.Swami Vivekenanda spent time in Almora. He later became famous for introducing yoga to the west. Gandhi also commended the health giving benefits of Almora.
For those who prefer basic accommodation, the Kailas Hotel in central Almora is run by the smiling, enigmatic Mr. Shah. He will tell you stories about the people of Almora, the days of the British Raj, and his friendship with Mahatma Gandhi.
This is a town crammed with temples and back alleys. Dogs snooze by the roadside. Wander the town and you can be sure someone will talk to you. Almora’s speciality is its people and its fresh, clean air. You can always meet good friends in Almora.
There are buses available coming from Delhi and other major north Indian transport centers. The winding roads can be dangerous for walking alone. Better look out for cycling or renting a motorbike to use while passing through the alleys.
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What you want, when you want and how you want.
Top 10 Places to Visit in Almora
Nanda Devi Temple, Uttarakhand
1.9 km from Almora - See map
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Bright End Corner, Uttarakhand
2.3 km from Almora - See map
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Simtola, Uttarakhand
8.3 km from Almora - See map
Those pining for peace can head to Simtola for the day. It is three kilometers from Almora. There are an abundance of pine and fir trees, and a...
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Chitai Golu Devta, Uttarakhand
8.4 km from Almora - See map
Also just eight kilometers from Almora , this temple has hundreds of bells hanging at its entrance. Pilgrims and worshippers at the temple hang...
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Crank's Ridge, Uttarakhand
8.5 km from Almora - See map
Crank’s Ridge, or Hippie Hill Hill is a place where the 1960’s live on. During the 1960’s this place gained a reputation as a ‘power...
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Kasar Devi Temple, Uttarakhand
8.5 km from Almora - See map
A hilltop temple of Kasar Devi also known as Crank's Ridge, 8km north of Almora, is the pleasant hamlet of Kasar Devi. Also nicknamed...
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Peora, Uttarakhand
21.6 km from Almora - See map
Peora is a small hamlet in the district of Nainital. Situated in the Kumaon hills about 8 kms from Mukteshwar, this place is a heaven for nature...
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Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand
24.2 km from Almora - See map
On top of the Jhandi Dhar hills, this sanctuary used to be the summer capital of the Chand kings during the 11th to 18th centuries. Oaks line the...
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Bineswar temple (Binsar Temple), Uttarakhand
24.2 km from Almora - See map
The Bineswar Mahadev Temple is eiight kilometers from Almora. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple was built during the 16th century. The temple...
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Chauli ki Jaali, Uttarakhand
33.3 km from Almora - See map
Chauli ki Jaali is a place which offers splendid view of the Kumaon Valley. It is from here that once can see the vast valleys, eagles flying and...
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Jageshwar, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand
35.4 km from Almora - See map
Jageshwar located in Almora district is famous for 124 large and small temples dating back to 9th century AD. The oldest amongst the cluster is...
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Majkhali, Uttarakhand
36.8 km from Almora - See map
Majkhali is a small town located about 13 Kms from Ranikhet quite famous as a perfect spot to view the great Himalayas specially the Mount...
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