Start Adventure Tour from my hometown Almora ..Charming town with spectacular views of the Himalayas ..Situated in the Kumaon Hills, Almora is a charming town is known for its pleasant climate and stunning spectacles provided by nature. It is perched atop the 5 km long saddle shaped ridge of the Kashaya hill. It is surrounded by the gentle, rolling hills of Kumaon on three sides, and its northern front affords a breathtaking view of the Trishul Peaks. Almora is also the cultural and social hub of the Kumaon region. It was once the capital of the Chand dynasty and before that was ruled by the Katyuri kings. Sights to See Bright End Corner It commands a grand view of the Himalayas at sunrise and sunset. Kalimath It is famous for its landscape and view of Almora town and some of the Himalayan peaks. The colour of the soil here is black and hence the name Kalimath. Mohan Joshi Park It is a small park with a ‘V’ shaped artificial lake. Kasar Devi The temple of Kasar Devi is situated atop a hill, beyond Kalimath. Khazanchi Mohalla The old buildings here have beautifully carved facades. There is also a small plaque which says that Swami Vivekanand lived here in 1890; and 1897. Deer Park Situated at Narain Tewari Dabal, it is a famous tourist spot. Chitai Temple It is noted for its temple of Lord Golla. Simtola It is an ideal picnic spot with a beautiful landscape. Government Museum Near Bus Station, Tel: 05962 22262. Timings: 10.30 am to 4.30 pm. Open daily except Mondayd and gazetted holidays. Area: 11.9 sq km Altitude: 1,646 m (5400 ft) Temperature: Summer : 29.4 - 4.4 C Winter : 8.5 - 1.8 C Rainfall: 82.8 mm Season: April to June, September to October STD Code: 05962 Tourism Centres: Tourist Bureau, Near Police Line, Mall Road, Almora. How would you like to travel? AIR The nearest airport is at Pantnagar (127 km). However, due to suspension of fight services to Patnagar, the most convenient airport is Delhi. RAIL The nearest railway station is Kathgodam (90 km), which is connected directly with Agra, Delhi and Lucknow. ROAD Motorable roads connect Almora with: Bareilly 192 km Delhi 373 km Dehradun 416 km Haridwar 354 km Kathgodam 90 km Kausani 52 km Lucknow 400 km Moradabad 204 km Nainital 65 km Pithoragarh 116 km Ranikhet 49 km Ramnagar 146 km
Posted on: Sun, 03 Aug 2014 13:24:59 +0000
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