| |Itinerary (5 days)| |
| Chetai Temple |
The local people have much faith on this temple. The Chetai temple is located 8 kms from Almora. This temple is surrounded by dense fur and pine tree forest. If you are a nature lover then you will certainly enjoy this place. |
| Public Museum |
Near Almora bus stand is the Govind Vallabh Pant Public Museum. This museum provides a deep insight of the development of art, culture, life style of this region. It has a very rich collection of items relating to Archaeological, Historic and cultural significance. This museum has unique collection of 'Apen', a folk style of painting. One can have a good view of the various aspects of this style painting. This museum is open from 10:30 in the morning to 4:30 in the evening. |
| Nanda Devi Temple |
This ancient temple is one of the main attractions of Almora town. This temple is hundreds of year old and carries deep faith of many people from this area. The images and statues on walls of this temple are intricately and delicately carved. They are very attractive and almost true to life depiction has been done. Every year a fair, Nanda Devi Fair, is organized here. People from all over the place come and participate in this fair. Groups of young men & women dance on the pulsating music of the mountains. |
| Bright & Corner |
Two kms from Almora is situated Bright and Corner. This place became famous for excellent sight of sunset and sunrise. From Bright and Corner a different kind of view is obtained of dawn and dusk. The unusual calm and peacefulness during this time is rarely felt on any other hill station offering a similar view. Serene and calm circuit house very close to this point is an added attraction. Nearby is the Vivekananda library in Ramakrishna Kutir. In this library one can find many books relating to philosophy and spiritual thinking. There is also a place dedicated to Swami Vivekananda. It was at this place Vivekananda spent few days while his stay in Himalayas. |
| Hanuman Garhi |
About 3 kms from Nainital is the famous temple of Lord Hanumanji. One can view the magnificent sun set from here. |
| Deer Park |
Deer park is located some 3 kms from Almora. An evening stroll in Deer park has its own pleasure. |
| Simtola |
This is a picnic spot about 3 kms from Almora town. The whole place is covered with pine and fur trees. The calmness and peaceful environment has fun of its own kind. |
| Jageshwar |
Jageshwar is located 34 kms from Almora. There is an ancient Shiva temple at Jageshwar. This temple is surrounded by huge fur trees. In fact, this temple is in the series of ancient temples which were built in Kumaon region many centuries ago. The Jageshwar Shiva temple carries archaeological importance too. The architecture of this temple is worth giving a close examination. |
| Kalimath |
From Kalimath one gets a good view of Almora town and the adjoining area. The sight of the nearby hills is amazing. This place is 4.5 kms from Almora. Close to Kalimath is Kasar Devi. There is temple dedicated to Kasar devi. This temple dates back to second century. One can go on foot from Kalimath to Kasardevi which is hardly 1 km from there. |
| Gangnath |
Gangnath is known for natural caves and ancient Shiva temples. This place is 47 kms from Almora. It is good place for nature lovers and ideal for spending your day with surpassing beauty. Every year on Kartik Purnima day a fair is organized here. |
| Katarmal |
After the Sun temple at Konark in Orissa, Katarmal has the second important Sun temple in the country. This temple is almost 800 years old. But this temple has not received the amount of attention it must have received. This temple has some unique architectural style and the images carved on the walls are very intricately done. All this is bound to attract attention of the visitors. This place is 17 kms from Almora. |
| Binsar |
This place has received its name from Lord Binsar Deo or Shiva. Binsar is 30 kms from Almora. The Shiva temple was built by the Chandravansi King Kalyan. This temple is built at a height of 2,412 meters. The peace and calm of Binsar provides peace of mind and soul. |
| Koshi |
Natural beauty of this place surpasses any other place. Koshi is 12 kms from Almora. The Govind Vallabh Pant Environment Research Institute is located here. There is a guest house which provides good and comfortable stay at Koshi. Jageshwar lying in the beautiful Jatganga Valley, housing one of the 12 jyotirlingas of India, is a complex of 12 temples in all. |
| Shopping |
When one comes to Almora one does not forget to taste the sweets here which are quite famous. Particularly Singora and Bal Mithaiare liked by one and all. Apart from sweets, Almora is famous for Rabbit wool cloths. A special breed of Rabbit, Angora produces wool which is very soft, fine and very warm. Warm clothes made from this wool is famous all over the world. In Almora one can get good bargains at comparatively low prices. Then there are decorative items, brass items and other kind of metal utensils which are quite popular among the visitors. One can purchase woollen garments at reasonable rates from the Garud woollens. This shop is part of the Kumaon Schedule Tribe Development Corporation at Shikhar Hotel compound. For Bronze and Brass wares & decorative items one can have a look in shops at Lal Bazaar and Chowk Bazaar. |
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