Almora Tour

In the northern part of India, Uttaranchal serves as a great tourist spot for many who are keen to travel to the mountains. If you are planning a trip to Uttranchal, tour to Almora should take you to the most picturesque part of Uttaranchal. Almora is located at an altitude of 1,650 m above the sea level. Almora is a part of the Kumaon division of Uttaranchal and is most spectacular situated on the 5 km long horse shoe shaped ridge.

On your tour to Almora you come across the dense forests of fir and pine while the snowcapped mountain peaks as the backdrop makes it picture perfect. To add to its scenic charm rivers Koshi and Suyal flow silently through Almora.

Almora is also culturally rich since many cultural activities such as fairs are held here. Almost all the year round major fairs and festivals are held in Almora. Known for its 1000-year-old NandaDevi Temple.

Almora attracts tourists all round the year as well as during the Nanda Devi fair. The people of Uttaranchal have great allegiance for the local deity Golu. A temple dedicated to Golu deity called the Chitai Temple is 8 kms. from the town.

Plan your tour to Almora in the months of April to June or September to November. If you travel by air the nearest airport to Almora is Pantnagar while if you propose to travel by train, the nearest railhead to Almora is Kathgodam. Almora is well connected to all major cities through road.

The important places to visit while on your tour to Almora are Nanda Devi Temple, Chitai Temple, Katarmal Sun Temple, Jageshwar- one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Binsar Bright end Corner, known for magnificent sunsets and sunrises, Gananath, Bageshwar and Baijnath.

If you have decided on a trip to Uttaranchal, a tour to Almora should be a must in your itinerary. Indianholiday offers you the facility to book Tours to Almora well ahead in advance.