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Holiday Tour to Almora

Almora, a picturesque destination in the Kumaun region, East of Uttaranchal in India, with an overwhelming panoramic view of Himalayas, invites tourists worldwide to its alluring grandeur of natural beauty. Known for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, lavish cuisine and magnificent wildlife, coupled with an easy accessibility, Almora promises its visitors a visit full of fun and eventful moments.

Away from daily busy lifestyle of cities, Almora lies in a peaceful atmosphere, which brings alive all that is beautiful in nature. Situated at the top of a peak that is half circular, Almora is a town in the shape of a horse shoe. On the top of a 5 km long mountain range, Almora has its own historical, cultural and political importance. Almora has many fruit orchards like apples, peaches, apricots, plums, etc.
 

Tourist Attractions in Almora India

» Chitai Temple
The temple at this place is dedicated to Lord Golu. The people of Kumau worship him. Once a wish is fulfilled people hang little bells in this temple. Therefore there are thousands of little bells hanging there. The view of the Himalayas is extremely majestic from here. This temple is 8 kms away by walk through a beautiful pine forest, but one can go by cart too.

» Katarmal
This 800-year old Sun Temple is the second in importance after the Sun Temple of Konark in Orissa. Seven kms away from Almora this historically significant temple is a fine specimen of intricate sculpturing. This temple is in need of restoration now.

» Bright End Corner
Almora is 2 kms away from here. The attraction of this point is the sunset and the sunrise captured through the Himalayan peaks. A circuit house close by allows tourists to spend some time in this peaceful surrounding. Nearby is the Vivekananda Library which houses many books on literature. A little away is the Vivekananda Memorial where Swami Vivekananda had stopped for a while on his journey to the Himalayas.

» Nanda Devi Temple
This 1000-year old temple is one of the prime attraction of Almora. The beautifully carved walls are a sight to behold here. Every year a festival is held here in which youth from various mountainous areas come here to participate in the dance festival.

» Kasar Devi
Near Kalimutt is the temple of Kasar Devi. This ancient temple was raised on a mountain peak in the 2nd century. The distance between Kalimatt and Kasar Devi is less than 1 km and can be easily accessed by foot. The main town is 6 km away.