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High Season : Mar - June

15 - 20℃

Low Season : Nov - Feb

7 - 20℃

Nearest Airport -PGH

Pantnagar

Nearest Train Stations -KGM

Kathgodam

History

Almora is said to have got its name from a herbaceous plant called Bhilmora. there is evidence of it being known as Rajapur in ancient times. A municipality and cantonment town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It serves as the administrative center for the district. Almora is situated on a ridge on the southern border of the Himalayan range's Kumaon Hills. In 1791 the Gorkhas of Nepal started expanding their boundaries to Almora and ruled the region for almost two decades. Gradually the British tried to curb their intrusion and in 1814 the Anglo- Gorkha War started here. Ultimately the Gorkhas lost and all the territories annexed by them were ceded to the British. Soon after the war, the Laal Mandi Fort was renamed 'Fort Moira'.

Facts & Culture

Almora is located in the Shivalik Range of Mountains in the Kumaun region of Uttrakhand, 380 kilometers from Delhi. Situated in the Himalayan area the entire landscape is stunning in every aspect. This rural town is traversed by two large rivers: the Koshi (Kaushaki) and the Suyal (Salmali). The area is shown as a horse saddle-shaped hill lock with dense pine trees covering the entire area. Almora is known for its rich cultural history, one-of-a-kind handicrafts, exquisite cuisine, and spectacular wildlife, as well as its simple accessibility, which offers travelers a visit full of pleasure and wonderful moments. The Govind Ballabh pant Museum, Almora houses artifacts belonging to the Chand Dynasty. The Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is another attraction for wildlife lovers, cave paintings dating back to the Stone age have also been found in the region. Almora is famous for its grand celebration of the Dussehra Festival where a grand procession is carried out in the region. A large number of tourists come to enjoy the festivities here. Nanda Devi festival is another popular festival held here for five days.

Places to See

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

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The Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is about 47 square kilometers in size. However, its small size hides the beauty and diversity of its inhabitants. The sanctuary is largely made up of rhododendron and oak

06:00 - 18:00
Binsar, Uttarakhand 263628
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- Yes

Katarmal Sun Temple

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Katarmal Sun Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated at Katarmal village in Almora district of Uttarakhand. Katarmal Temple is dedicated to Lord Burhadita or Vriddhaditya (the old Sun God) and

09:00 - 18:00
Almora, Kumaon
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Jageshwar Dham

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Jageshwar is a Hindu pilgrimage town in Almora district of Uttarakhand. It is located at an altitude of 1870 m on the banks of Jataganga River. Jageshwar was once the center of Lakulish Shaivism

04:00 - 18:00
Almora, Kumaon
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Lakhudiyar - One Lakh Caves

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Literally meaning one lakh caves, this is one of the most important pre-historic sites in the Himalayas. Fascinating pre-historic rock paintings have been discovered within the caves.

24 Hrs
Almora, Kumaon
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Govind Ballabh Pant Museum

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Located on the Mall Road in Almora, this public museum displays a rich collection of archeologically significant art and artifacts of the Chand and Katyuri dynasties. The folk style paintings of the r

10:30 - 16:30
Near Mall Road, Central Lodge
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Bright End Corner

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Bright End Corner is a popular spot situated around 2 kilometers away from Almora. The place offers phenomenal views of sunset and sunrise behind the snow-peaked mountains. Also, the views of the

24 Hrs
Almora, Kumaon
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Tagore Bhavan

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Located in the cantonment area of Almora, Tagore Bhavan is the place where Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore spent some time over several years, and is said to have written parts of his stellar compo