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Set in a peaceful ambience, Almora is positioned away from the bright city lights and the busy towns of Uttaranchal. It is situated at the top at a peak that is half circular and it’s a town shaped into like a horse shoe. Every part of Almora is filled with the extraordinary beauty of its scenery and the town has an ancient foreboding look which sets it apart from the other hill stations in India.
Almora is also called a town of temples and as if to justify that, placed in the centre of town is the temple of goddess Nanda Devi. Almora also boasts of many different types of fruit orchards like apples, peaches, apricots, plums. This is also one of the reasons as to why it is so well known. If one is in need of an escape from the busy life in the metros, they need not look any further than this paradise, waiting for your visit.
History of Almora
According to devotees’ belief, Almora was ruled by the Katyur Empire since the 9th century AD. In 1560, Almora was the capital of the Chand rulers. Up until the 18th century Almora was occupied by the Chand Empire. The Gurkhas invaded it in 1798 and after the Gurkha wars of 1814-1815, the British imposed their rule over this place. Almora has, since then, kept its preeminence as a cultural and executive centre and an imperative market town for the region alive.
Special attractions in Almora
- The Mall of Almora: This is the centre of all managerial activity. Situated above the Almora Mall is the main temple compound and there are many significant shrines devoted to Nanda Devi and Lord Shiva established in this area.
- The Govind Vallabh Pant Public Museum: An exposition of archaeological finding from the Katyur and Chand era, this museum is open to all visitors and tourists from 10:30 am till 4:30 pm, all days of the week but Monday.
- Bright End Corner: This point offers a breathtaking view of the valleys and high-ceilinged peaks of Kumaon. This point is also well-known for the sheer magnificence of the morning sun rises and evening sun sets.
- Kasara Devi (Temple): This is the place where Swami Vivekananda sat for meditation.
- Deer Park: Has a variety of different deer species and other animals like leopards. The Himalayan black bear can also be spotted here. This park is a very pleasant place for tourists and citizens to walk through with a view of nature.
Best time to visit Almora
Almora can be visited any time of the year, but is at its best during the summer months.
Location
State: Uttaranchal
Distance from Jageshwar: 38 km
Climate
Summer: Temperatures are a bit higher than other hill stations
Winter: Can get extremely cold with temperatures reaching below 0 Degrees
Clothing:
Summer: Light woolen or cotton can be worn throughout the day
Winter: Heavy woolen should be worn due to very cold temperatures
How to reach Almora:
Nearest Airport: Pant Nagar (Nainital), 63 km
Nearest Railway: Kathgodam, 90 km
Road: Delhi (378 km), Lucknow (460 km)
Tourism Department
Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.,
Oak Park House
Tallital, Nainital
Phone No: 91 (05942) 236356, 236209, 235700
Fax No: 91 (05942) 236897
E-mail:
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Tourist Attractions near Almora
Kalimath (4.5 km), Katarmal (17 km), Jageshwar (34 km), Gannath (47 km) Bageshwar (90 km)
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