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The picturesque district of Almora is a fine blend of mountain beauty, ancient cultural influences, thickly wooded forests, scenic valleys, quaint cottages, crystal lakes and gushing rivers...... all inspiring one to call it the 'Switzerland of India'.
The district is adorned with garden orchards and provides a spectacular view of the Himalayas. Quaint hill resorts such as Chaukori, Ranikhet, Sitlakhet, Binsar, Kausani and Bageshwar are all around Almora and attract nature lovers.
The Township of Almora is the
district headquarters
and has all the facilities for a tourist of twenty first century. This ancient hill station is reputed for its health giving climate and is perched on a five km. long horse saddle shape ridge in between the river Kosi and Suyal and has been a cultural and political region of
Kumaon
for almost four hundred years, settled by Chand Rajas and nurtured by the British.
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One can have a panoramic view of the snowy peaks of Himalayas on any clear day and in addition a glimpse of the township with its tiled roofed houses and paved streets would take you to the sixteenth century in some thoughtful moment.
Nearby places of tourist interest where an excursion can be made within a day are Bright End Corner's unforgettable sunset, Chitai Temple with its unique collection of brass bells of all sizes, gifted to the temple by devotees. Since centuries, Kasar Devi which houses many Europeans who fell in love with the place so much that they settle down. Nanda Devi Temple, the cultural and religious center of Almora for now hundreds of years and Lala
Bazaar a unique market of more than two hundred years with paved streets of stone are other attractions.
Season: Round the year.
Local Handicrafts
Woollens (Showroom Mall Road)
Copper Works (Tamta Mohalla)
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| General Information |
| Area |
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11.9 sq. km (city area) |
| Population |
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53.507 (1991census) |
| Altitude |
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1646 meters (5400feet) |
| Temperature |
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4.4 to 29.4 |
| Rainfall |
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Average 828mm(33'') |
| Clothing |
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Summer- Cottons/ light Woolens, Winter - Heavy Woolens |
| Languages |
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Hindi, English and Kumauni. |
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Excursions |
Deer Park ( 3 km )
Kasar Devi ( 6 km )
Mohan Joshi Park ( 2.5 km )
Chitai Temple ( 8 km )
Simtola ( 4 km )
Brightened Corner ( 2 km )
Kamlimath Museum at Bus Stand ( 5 km )
Accessibility
Rail
The nearest railway station is Kathgodam (90 km). Connected by rail with
Lucknow, Delhi and Howrah.
Road
Connected by road with most places of U.P.
Distance from Almora: Lucknow (466), Dehradun (412), Nainital (71), Delhi (382), Bareilly (205), Kathgodam (90), Pithoragarh (122), Haridwar (357) and Haldwani (96).
Local Transport
Private Taxis are available
Transport Agencies
Kumaon Motors Union Ltd.
U.P.S.R.T.C. |
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