Almora is a very nice mountain settlement in Uttarakhand/Uttaranchal. Almora is the district town itself. The settlement has been developed in the lap of mountains of Kumaon Hills. Distant view of the town is very nice. The mountain city-town is moderately populated and having rich cultural awareness and activity. Moderate temperature, all facility and amenities, halt of Uttarakhand tour circuit – enhancing tourist’s attractions at Almora.
How to reach:
From Delhi Bus service available to Nainital. To go by Train need to catch Delhi to Kathgodam route’s Train, this is the nearest Railway station to reach Nainital. Distance of Kathgodam to Nainital is around 24KMs, take around 1.5hr by cab. Bus service also there, but frequency need to check. Form Nainital to Almora it takes around 2.5 hrs by reserved cab, 63kms approx. Kathgodam to Almora it takes around 3 hrs by reserved cab, 83kms approx.
Near by Places to Stay/Visit:
Nainital, Ranikhet, Binser, Patal Bhubneswar, Chaukori, Munsiyari, Corbett
Things to Enjoy:
Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Martola, Deer Park, Simtola, Katarmal Sun Temple, Kasar Devi Temple, enjoy view of Trishul and Nanda Devi Himalayan range
Activity:
Trekking, Nature walking, enjoy Sunset and Sunrise
Accommodation:
Wide Range of accommodations available, Resort to Budget hotel.
Facility:
Almost all facilities available, as an old settlement.
Food and Beverage:
Sufficient category of food and drink available.
Altitude:
5390 feet around.
Located:
India -> Uttarakhand/Uttaranchal -> Nainital-> Almora
Climate:
Summer 12ºC to 28ºC, winter -2ºC to 14ºC.
Best time to go:
September end to march, October, March, May and June are pick season.