Almora is a well known hill-station in India. It is as popular as a brand.It is located in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand in North India. Almora was founded in 1568 and is considered to be the cultural heart of the Kumaon region. Snow-capped Himalayan mountains visible from the hill-station is a cherished view which many in the country wish to catch a glimpse of.
Places to Stay
Despite being a global tourist hotspot, Almora still offers a wide variety of good budget hotels. Some of the options you ought to try are Shikhar Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 700), KMVN Tourist Rest House Almora (Tariff – Rs. 900), Himsagar Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 800) and Shyam Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 600) among others.
Language
The official language of Almora is Hindi.
Events
The important festivals celebrated are Diwali, Hanuman Jayanthi, Holi and Dussehra.
Places of Interest
The most important places worth a visit in Almora are the horse saddle shaped ridge between the Kosi and Suyal rivers, Bright End Corner (from where one can catch a beautiful view of the sunset), the Chitai temple, the Nanda Devi Temple and the Lala Bazar.
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport is the Pantnagar Airport at a distance of 127 km.
Rail:
The nearest railway station is the Kathgodam Railway Station at a distance of 90 km, from where trains to major Indian cities such as Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata are available.
Bus:
Various state transport buses (UASRTC) connect Almora to Kathgodam. Private buses are pretty active in the area too. You can book bus online from various bus booking websites
