Almora, Nainital

Almora, a picturesque district in the Kumaun region, East of Uttarakhand in India, with a breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas, summons tourists worldwide to its alluring grandeur of natural beauty. Almora has an average altitute of 1,651 Mts.

Almora is located on a ridge at the southern edge of the Kumaon Hills of the Himalaya range. In the shape of a horse saddle shaped hillock, it is surrounded by thick forests of pine and fir trees. Flowing alongside the city are rivers of Koshi, (Kaushiki), and Suyal (Salmale). The snow capped Himalayas can be seen in the background.

Almora is famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, sumptuous cuisine and magnificent wildlife, coupled with an easy accessibility, Almora promises its tourists a visit full of fun and unforgettable moments.

Almora - Land of Ancient Temples
Almora has many noted temples, including Kasar Devi, Banari Devi, Chitai, Jageshwar Dham, Binsar Mahadev, Garhnath and Baijnath. Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple, near Sanara Ganiya, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated beside the river Ram Ganga. A Sun Temple (only the second in the world) is located at Katarmal within a short distance from the town.

The famous temple of Manila Devi, Devi Maa, the family goddess of the Katyuri clan, lies around 85 km from Ranikhet. udaipur a famous temple of Golu devta is situated 5 km. from Binta near Dwarahat people comes there for justice and they get it.

Almora General Travel Information
State: Uttarakhand
District: Almora
Almora is Famous for: Hill Station
Best time to visit Almora: Apr - Jun, Sep - Nov
Almora Weather: Summer 12 to 28°C, Winter -2 to 15°C
Almora Pincode: 263601
Almora STD code: 05962

Almora Sightseeing - Almora Places to Visit
- Bright End Corner, situated 2 kms from Almora, famous for sunset view from Almora
- Martola
- Kalimutt
- Deer Park
- Katarmal
- Chittai Temple of Golu Devta
- Almora Market
- Kasar Devi Temple
- Nanda Devi Temple

Almora Weather
Almora has a pleasant and cool climate all through the year with the annual average maximum temperature is around 23°C and average minimum temperature is about 11.5°C.
Summers (April to July) are moderate with maximum temperature below 30°C and is ideal for all sight seeing visits. Monsoons (August to October) are associated with moderate rains, it makes Almora beautiful and attractive with fresh greeneries. Winters (December to February) offer chilly cool climate with temperature touching down to 4°C. December and January months are freezing.

Distance of Almora
Almora is located 68 kms from Nainital. Delhi to Almora is 407 Kms. Distance between kathgodam to Almora ia 90 Kms.

Hotels and Resorts in Almora
Mount Heaven, Hotel Bhagwati Palace, Hotel Shyam, Kalmatia Sangam Resort, Budget Hotel Shelesh, WelcomHeritage Khazanchand Mansion

Places near Nainital: Bhowali, Jeolikot, Kainchi Dham, Corbett National Park, Kausani, Ranikhet, Binsar, Almora, Jageshwar, Mukteshwar, Pangot, Ramgarh, Kilbury, Khurpatal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal, Bhimtal

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