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A charming mountain resort of the Himalayas, Almora is perched
atop 5 Km. long saddle-shaped ridge of the Kashaya Hill. Salubrious
climate, colourful valleys and enchanting view of the snow covered
peaks are all characteristic of this picturesque resort. Almora
was founded in 1560 A.D. by Raja Kalyan of the Chand Dynasty.
Traces of the old fort, wooden, houses with carved facades and
homes with tradtional murals are still found here. Almora is
situated at a distance of 443 kms. from Delhi and 120 Kms from
Nainital.
ACCESS
The nearest airport is Pantnagar, around 127 km. from Almora.
Kathagodam, 90 kms, is the nearest railhead which connects Almora
with Lucknow, Delhi and Howrah. Regular bus services are available
from Nainital, Delhi, Pithoragarh, Kathagodam.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Government Museum, Mohan Joshi Park, Bright End Corner, Deer
Park & Simtota, Kasar Devi Temple, Ramakrishna temple, Chitai
Temple.
EXCURSIONS
Bageshwar (99 kms.): This pilgrim town is an important centre
for Shiva worshippers. Baijnath (71 kms.): Situated at an elevation
of 1125 mts. the temple complex here was constructed by the
Katyuri kings. Binsar (30 kms.): Once the summer capital of
the Chand Rajas (7 th to 8 th centuries), Gananath (47 kms.):
is famous for its cave and the Shiva temple. Gwalakot (26 kms.):
This land mass bears an uncanny resemblance to peninsular India.
Jageshwar (34 kms.): is counted among the 12 Jyotirlingas in
the country. Katarmal (17 kms.): is renowned for an 800 years
old sun temple. Ranikhet (49 kms.): or The Queen's Field is
a popular tourist resort from where one gets an awe-inspiring
view of the majestic Himalayas
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Important tourist places in Uttaranchal
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