Welcome To Almora District Of State Uttaranchal
The district Almora is visited by many prominent persons of India Such as Swami Vivakanand, Mahamata Gandhi and Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru .This place is adorned with natural beauty and provides a spectacular view of the Himalayas.
With some of the great hill resorts of Uttaranchal such as Chaukori, Ranikhet, Sitlakhet, Binsar, Kausani and Bageshwar Almora is a favorite tourist destination and attracts thousands of nature lovers.
The picturesque district of Almora is a fine combination of scenic Himalayan mountain beauty, ancient cultural, Customs, Traditions, thickly wooded forests, scenic valleys, quaint cottages, gushing rivers and many more ..
Every thing of Almora is inspiring whether it's Baal Mithai or Cool Climate.
Chitai Temple
The sacred temple of Gollu Devta at chitali is situated 6 kms from the heart of Almora city, on the way to Pithoragarh. Goats are sacrified as offerings in the temple in the festivals and rituals. This temple was at one time, a virtual law court, for the deity receives many pleas from the distressed.
Jageshwar
The un-spoilt and un-touched Jageshwar is famous for it's 124 temples and their exquisite craftmanstip on black stones.This place is one of the twelve Jyotirtings of Goddess Parvati in India. This place is surronnded by thick forest of Deoder and situated in a narrow valley. The climate of this place is cool even in summer. Every year a great mumber of pilgrims come to this place in Shivratri which is in the month of savan (july to Aug)
Doonagiri
Doonagiri tample belong to the goddess Durga and this has place of religious importance. From the tample one can have a good view of Gogas valleys
Festivals in Almora
Doonagiri Mela (fair) |
Organised at the tample Doonagiri at Ranikhet in the month of October |
Shrawan Mela (fair) |
Organised at the of tample Jageshwar at Jageshwar in the month of July & August |
Gananath Mela (fair) |
Organised at the tamplein the month of October or Nov. |
Dwarhat Mela (fair) |
Organised at the tampleat Dwarhat in the month of April. |
Kasar Devi Mela (fair) |
Organised at the tampleat Kasar Devi tample. |
Nearest Railway Station |
Kathgodam at a distance of 90kms. Connected by rail with Lucknow, Delhi and Howrah. |
Nearest airpoint |
Pantnagar at a distance of 110kms. |
Road :- |
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Road distance from Almora to(in Kms.) |
Delhi (382) |
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Dehradun (412) |
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Bareilly (205) |
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Hardwar (357) |
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Haldwani (96) |
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Lucknow (466) |
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Pithoragarh (122) |
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Kathgodam (90) |
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Nanital (71) |
| Brightend Corner | Distance - 2kms |
| Mohan Joshi Park | Distance - 2.5kms |
| Deer Park | Distance - 3kms |
| Simtola | Distance - 4kms |
| Kamlimath Museum | Distance - 5kms |
| Chitai Temple | Distance - 8kms |
| Kasar Devi | Distance - 6kms |
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For General tourist information please contact
Regional Tourist Officer,
Mall Road, Almora,Uttaranchal, India - 263 601.
Contact No. 91-5962-30180
| The following are the guest houses and hotels available in Almora | |
| Forest Rest House | Contact No. 05962-30065 |
| Circuit House | Contact No. 05962-30292 |
| Zila Panchayat Dak Bungalow | Contact No. 05962-30028 |
| P.W.D. Inspection House | Contact No. 05962-30033 |
| Tourist Rest House(Jageshwar) | Not Available |
| Tourist Rest House(Binsar) | Not Available |
| Tourist Rest House(Sitlakhet) | Contact No. 05962-6005 |
In addition to the above mentioned Rest/Guest Houses there are many private Hotels and Resorts. |
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Ranikhet is a hill station and cantonment town in Almora district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Ranikhet is at an altitude of 1829 metres above sea level and within sight of the western peaks of the Himalayas.
At an altitude of 1890 mts. above the sea level, Kausani is nature's Gift Several snow- capped peaks stand in a stately row, over 300 kms. in length, shining against the azure sky making the horizon as seen from Kausani and enviable spectacle. The glory of the snow crowned Himalayan range reaches its pinnacle when the sunrays turn them into crimson and gold.At Kausani the grandeor of the Himalayan scenery comes alive. The view of the snow covered Trishul & Nanda Devi is so clear that one gets a feeling of the snown being within touching distance. Mahatma Gandhi, who spent 12 days in 1929 at Kausani, penned his memorable commentary on the Gita-Ana-Shakti Yoga inspired by the scenic grandeur of this richly gifted spot. The guest house where the Mahatma stayed is now known as the Anashakti Ashram.Hindi poet Sumitra Nandan Pant was born at Kausani. Some of his early poems composed here have described nature in its myriad manifestations.This charming hill resort set amidst several snow- capped peaks is endowed with exceptional natural beauty.one can stay in hotels,resorts govt guest house in kausani there are many resorts and hotels in kausani with all the modern amenities
General Information Of Almora
Total Area:11.9sq.kms.(city area)
Total Population: 53.507 (1991census)
Altitude: 1646 mts. From the sea level
Temperature:
25-29 Degree in Summer
08-14 Degree in Winter
Rainfall: Average 828mm(33'')
Clothing: Summer- Cottons/ light woolen, Winter - Heavy woolen
Languages: Hindi, English and Kumauni
Some facts Of Almora
Society :Mixed ( Major Hindu)
Literacy: More than 60%
Education : govt. and publick Schools , Co-edu is availabe in Private Schools
Cuisine: spicey food , majority of the people are non- vegetarians .
Tradational Food : Daal , Roti, Rice, Subji, etc..