Almora
About Almora
Almora is one of the three hill districts of Kumaon in the Himalayan state of Uttaranchal. A region endowed with natural abundance,Almora is known as the cultural capital of Kumaon. It is situated on a three-mile long horse saddle-shaped ridge and is surrounded by four hill ranges – Banari Devi, Kasar Devi, Shayahi Devi and Katarnal. The three peaks have temples of Goddesses while Katarnal has an ancient Sun temple worth visiting.he district is adorned with garden orchards and provides a spectacular view of the Himalayas. Quaint hill resorts such as Chaukori, Ranikhet, Sitlakhet, Binsar, Kausani and Bageshwar are all around Almora and attract nature lovers.
General Information
Area: 11.9sq.kms.(city area)
Population: 53.507 (1991census)
Altitude: 1646 meters (5400feet)
Temperature: 4.4 to 29.4
Rainfall Average: 828mm(33'')
Clothing: Summer: Cottons/ light woollens, Winter - Heavy woollens
Languages: Hindi, English and Kumauni.
Tourist information center
Uttar Pradesh Tourist Information Center Mall Road, Nanital, Uttar Pradesh, India. Kumaon Mandal Vikash Nigam - The KMVN Information Center mountaineering Tours, Talli tal, Nanital, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Shopping in Almora
One may shop for woollens along the Showroom Mall Road, Copperworks at Tamta Mohalla and pick up samples of local handicrafts at the regular weekly markets. Thanks to its forests, surrounding mountain ranges and temples, Almora is an ideal holiday destination for nature lovers, trekkers and even for a religious sojourn. [Read more on Almora in Uttaranchal ]
