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Almora Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Almora, Uttarakhand.
- Best time: September To June
- 12 places to see
About Almora
Almora is a municipal board and a cantonment town in the Almora district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Almora district. Almora is located on a ridge at the southern edge of the Kumaon Hills of the Himalaya range, at a distance of 363 km from the national capital New Delhi and 415 km via Saharanpur Rd, 351 km via NH109 and 388.6 km via Ambala- Dehradun- Haridwar Rd from the state capital Dehradun. According to the provisional results of the 2011 national census of India, Almora has a population of 35,513. Nestled within higher peaks of the Himalaya, Almora enjoys a year-round mild temperate climate. Almora was founded in 1568 by King Kalyan Chand, however there are accounts of human settlements in the hills and surrounding region in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Almora was the seat of Chand kings that ruled over the Kumaon Kingdom. It is considered the cultural heart of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand
Places to visit in Almora
- Zero Point
- Jageshwar
- Kasar Devi Temple
- Katarmal Sun Temple
- Kasar Devi
- Chitai Temple
- City Shopping
- Binsar
- Deer Park
- Bright End Corner
- Dunagiri
- Jalna
Things to do in Almora
- Visit Painted Rock Shelter
- Visit Bright Corner End
- Explore Deer Park
- Cultural Excursion To Dwarahat Village
- Go To Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum
Famous food in Almora
- Bhaang Ki Khatai
- Mixed dal Salad
- Kappa (a green curry)
- Sisunak Saag(a dish prepared with green leafy vegetables and many local ingredients)
- Aloo ke Gutke( a Kumauni potato dish)
- Aloo Daal Pakora
- Rus ( a preparation of many dals)
Things to buy in Almora
- Sheep Wool Woollens
- Blankets
- Clothes made from Angora Wool
Where to shop in Almora
- Lal Bagh Market
- Thana Bazaar
- Chowk Bazar
