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Location
Almora the picturesque hill station is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Its breathtaking views and magnificent beauty offer panoramic views of the Himalayas that summons the tourists from all around the world to enjoy its grandeur beauty and magnificence. It is situated at an elevation of 1,650 m above the sea level and is 66 km from Nainital. Almora is renowned as the home of freedom fighters, writers, poets and painters. It is a town of bustling activities and rich cultural history and heritage. Almora is considered as the cultural heart of Kumaon region of Uttranchal.
Sight Seeing
During Almora tour visitors can come across various fascinating tourist attractions that are very much included in visit to Almora. Some of the major tourist attractions of Almora includes:-
Public Museum: Govind Vallabh pant public Museum near the bus stand is one of the major tourist attractions of Almora. The museum provides a deep insight of art, culture and lifestyle of this region. It has a rich collection of artifacts relating to archaeological, historical and cultural significance. This museum has unique collection of “Aipan”, a folk style of painting. It opens from 10:30 in the morning to 4:30 in the evening.
Nanda Devi Temple: It is one of the sacred hindu temples of the region and is a must visit destination in Almora, Uttaranchal. The ancient temple is almost a thousand years old and is famous for its exquisite beauty. Every year, the Nanda Devi fair is organized in a big way.
Deer Park: Situated at a distance of 3 km from Almora it is an idyllic tourist place that attract tourist to enjoy its beauty or spend leisure time in picnics.
Chitai Temple: Chitai Temple is 8 km away from the city. The temple is dedicated to Golu Devta which is visited by thousands of devotees. The temple is surrounded by dense fur and pine forests.
Bright End Corner: Just 2 km from the town, is the most frequented corner of the city. It offers a majestic view of the Himalayas.
How to Reach
By Air: Nearest Airport is at Pantnagar in the district of Nainital, which is 127 km away.
By Rail: Nearest Railway Station is at Kathgodam, which is 90 km away. Direct trains connect it to Delhi, Lucknow and Agra.
By Road: Almora is well connected by road with important tourist places as well as major cities like Delhi, Moradabad, Nainital, Kausani, Ranikhet, and Pithoragarh.
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