Almora
Almora is a beautiful district of Uttarakhand located in Kumayon region. The place is known for its cultural diversity and situated at an elevation of 1,638 meters. Lying towards the eastern region of Uttarakhand, the city gives majestic views of Himalayan ranges. The exceptional beauty of this beautiful town attracts a number of tourists every year from worldwide. Tourists from India and abroad keep visiting the place throughout the year. Surrounded by the old oaks and dwindling pines, Almora has a divine aura to allure the backpackers.
Almora owes its name to a tiny plant ‘Kalmora’ found in the nearby regions. Almora is popular for the scenic beauty, panoramic view of Himalayas, delicious cuisines, cultural heritage and unique handicraft items. The mesmerizing panorama of the snow covered mountains of Himalayas is complementary if you are visiting the place in winters.
There are numerous things that one can do in Almora like visiting the old forts, the royal courts and the historical monuments. The temples of Nanda Devi and Chitai Golu Devta can be visited for peace and silence. The town is also famous for Angora clothes made from the fur of Angora rabbit.
One can try adventurous activities in the rugged terrains and undulating hills of Almora. Rock climbing, spider web and Burma Bridge are some of the popular activities that one can plan in Almora. Cycling is a fun in this district to explore the surroundings. The city has one of the largest markets in the Kumaon region.
Best time to visit Almora is from March to June and September to November to enjoy nature’s beauty. You will definitely carry some life-time memories after visiting this exceptionally beautiful city.
Tourists come to Almora to enjoy the mind-blowing atmosphere and scenic beauty throughout the year. The beautiful city has so many temples, forts and sightseeing locations. You must visit these places to explore the hidden beauty of this place. Here you will find the list of all the sightseeing options in and around Almora that you must add to your itinerary. These include:
- Simtola
- Katarmal Sun Temple
- Gobind Ballabh pant Public Museum
- Chitai Golu Devta Mandir
- Martola
- Bright End corner
- Someshwar
- Deer park
- Kalimat
- Kasar Devi Temple
- Almora Fort
The lively town of Almora is nestled on a 5km ridge atop Kashyap Hill. Each moment in Almora is a great time spent with family and friends. You can easily plan your trip to Almora by road, train or air from any of the cities in India. The town is beautifully connected via road network, so it is preferable to choose your route via road.
Reaching Almora By Air: Pantnagar airport is the nearest airport to Almora which is around 115 km from the region. One benefit of travelling by air is traffic problem, if you travel by road, you might face traffic. Jolly Grant airport is another airport in the state which is 197 km away from Almora. It is well connected to Delhi flights on alternate days. After reaching at these airports, taxis and private buses are readily available for Almora, Haldwani and Nainital.
Reaching Almora By Road: Road network is well joined with the northern region of the country and buses are easily available from ISBT Anand Vihar Delhi to Kathgodam and Almora. Almora is connected with NH 87 and NH 87E. Distance from the national capital Delhi to Almora is 365 km and one can also reach easily here via Moradabad and Bilaspur.
Reaching Almora By Train: Tourists can also reach Almora via train as it is one of the major transportation mediums in India. Kathgodam is the nearest station located 83 km away from the city. It has a rich connection with the major cities like Lucknow, Delhi and Kolkata. Taxis and buses are readily available from the railway station to Almora city.
If you are planning your vacations to Almora, we recommend you to add below nearby places to your itinerary to make your trip memorable.
- Jageshwar
- Mukteshwar
- Ranikhet