Almora is a cantonment town in Almora district in Uttarakhand. Almora is located at an altitude of 1638 meters (5,500 feet), on a ridge at the southern edge of the Kumaon Hills of the Himalaya range.
In the shape of a horse saddle shaped hillock it is surrounded by thick forests of pine and fur trees, flowing alongside the city are rivers of oshi(Kaushiki) and Suyal(salmale) and to top it all are the snow capped Himalayas in the background. It is a town bustling with activity, and has a rich cultural heritage and history. It is considered the cultural heart of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
Most of the town is situated on a crescent shaped mountain about 5km long, and most of it is above 6000 feet. Unlike Shimla, Ranikhet and Nainital which were developed by the English, Almora is a hill station totally developed by the Indians. The town itself is your usual crowded hilltown in northern India, but the natural beauty around is astounding. Almora is also called a town of temples. Situated in the centre of the town is the temple of Goddess Nanda Devi. The mountain is visible from the nearby areas as well. Almora is an agricultural base and also a trade centre.
PLACE TO VISIT
Jageshwar temple – Jageshwar temple is a 108 temple complex situated 25kms from Almora. The temples are surrounded by Pine forests.
Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple – is one of the ancient temples in Uttarakhand. Situated near the bank of the river Ram Ganga, Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple is only 10 km from Masi and Bhikyasen.
For more information please follow the link – Almora Travel Guide