ALMORA - THE QUAINT HILL TOWN OF UTTRAKHAND
Almora is currently the location of several of Uttarakhand's most significant temples, including the Nanda Devi temple, which once served as the Chand dynasty of Kumaon's capital.
Kilmora, a small shrub widely found here that was allegedly used to cleanse the equipment of the sun temple at Katarmal, is thought to be the source of the name Almora. Almora is a charming town with the snow-capped Himalayas in the background, located on a 5-km-long ridge at the southern end of the Kashyap hills in the shape of a horse saddle. the former seat of power for the Chand dynasty. Almora is renowned for its enticing foods, distinctive handicrafts, and rich cultural history. Several treks, including Jageshwar, Pindari, Mornaula, Mukteshwar, Binsar, and Ranikhet, among others, have their beginnings in this town.
Almora is currently the location of several of Uttarakhand's most significant temples, including the Nanda Devi temple, which once served as the Chand dynasty of Kumaon's capital. Both the well-known Bengali author Rabindranath Tagore and the well-known Hindu monk Swami Vivekanand were drawn by the peace and tranquilly of the pine and cedar-covered slopes of Almora.
Almora has a variety of elevations and is home to about 4,000 different varieties of plants. A variety of flora may be seen on the town's outskirts. The woods of Almora are home to several extraordinary types of wild animals, including leopards, Himalayan black bears, blue sheep, Monals, Whistling thrushes, and others.
March through May and mid-September through December are the ideal times to visit Almora.
Places to visit- lala bazar, Nanda Devi temple, kasar devi temple, Mohan’s café, bright end corner. You can also enjoy the cultural festivals there.
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