A cozy heritage town situated in the Himalayas is what would describe Almora correctly. It is a municipal and a cantonment board town in Uttarakhand. Almora is the administrative town of the Almora district with a population of 35,513 ( according to the 2011 National Census). Taking a look at its glorious history, Almora was founded in 1586 by King Kalyan Chand, but it is believed that human settlement was present here even during the Mahabharat Era.
This bewitching hill station is situated at an altitude of 1,638 meters atop Kashyap Hill. One of the distinct features is that the bird’s eye view of this quaint town resembles a horseshoe. The eastern portion of it is known as Talifat, and the western portion is known as the Selifat. The dense oak and pine forests and the divine aura of the town are enough to enchant visitors from all over the world.
The place derives its name from ‘Kilmora,’ a plant found in the nearby region used to wash utensils of the Katarmal temple.
Apart from the breath-taking panoramic views of luscious green mountains, Almora nainital is rich in cultural diversity, cuisine, delicate handicraft. It is also one of the business hubs of the Kumaon region.
The divine shrines of Chitai Devi and Nanda Devi welcome hundreds of devotees each year to Almora. One of the most prominent temples is that of GoluDevta. Other almora visiting places includes in Jageshwar temple, Katarmal, and Kasar Devi.
While visiting, one can shop souvenirs such as the famous Angora Coat made from Angora rabbit fur for their loved ones from the famous Lala Bazar, which is around 200 years old. Almora also offers a wide variety of activities for its visitors, such as Cycling, trekking, rock climbing, etc.
While being the commercial hub, Almora Uttarakhand has arrays of restaurants for its visitors catering to all sorts of taste buds. One simply cannot resist the local delicacies prepared in small restaurants such as Bhatt Ki Churkani, Sisunak Saag, Chainsoo, etc.
This town is a must-visit place, be it summers or winters when all the mountains are snow-clad. Also, do not forget to take a box of famous Bal Mithai or Singauri for your relatives back home.