Almora, Uttarakhand
Almora Known for its cultural diversity, Almora is a bewitching hill station which is situated at an average elevation of 1,638 metres above sea level and is spread across a 5 kilometre long ridge on Kashyap Hill. Surrounded by the dwindling pines and old oaks, the city has a divine natural aura that is enough to allure anyone and everyone. To make the scenery even more mesmerizing, the snow-capped Himalayas stand in utmost grandeur to please the eyes of the admirer. Almora is famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts and delicious cuisines, thus claiming its name as the cultural capital of Kumaon.
Almora is famous for its alluring beauty, panoramic view of the Himalayas, rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts and delicious cuisines. The picturesque landscape of Almora attracts hundreds of tourists each year as it is one of the business hubs of Kumaon region.
Breeze of cool air caresses cheeks and ruffles hair sending waves of chill even in a summer day of Almora. Carpet of green grass covering the slopes of hilly terrain are perfect invitation a visitor from plains might expect, escaping the heat known for deep tan in Indians. White of Himalayas seems to embrace all small and big coming to it for rescue, however temporary that might be. The climate can make tourist coming from abroad pretty nostalgic of their home, the way it soothes these new comers in a foreign land. Welcome to one of the most spectacular regions of Kumaon. Almora that also had served as cantonment during British Raj is now a hill destination of reputation. Clear days of the place provide great views of the central Himalayas and the peaks that form the mountain range.
Resistance against putrefying urbanization has been successful till date and holidays in Almora give tourist great opportunities to witness it in all its glory. The history of this hill destination begins with its donation by the Katyuri King to the first Chand ruler, a Gujarati Brahmin named Sri Chand Tiwari. Since then, the place has been as peaceful as Nature could possibly keep it. Glimpses of its culture are reflected in the rituals, festivals, handicrafts and cuisine, where everything seems to be inspired from the magnificence and simplicity of the surrounding hills. Most of the Almora tours include everything that could be of peculiar interest to the tourists.
Kumaon division are Almora, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar, Bageshwar, and Champawat. Most of the tourist hill towns in the state are located in the Kumaon Division.
Uttarkashi district, in the Himalayas, is the home of the source of two most important rivers in the country-the Ganges and the Yamuna. The Hindu pilgrim points of Char Dham fall in this district. Udham Singh Nagar district lies in the Terai plains. The famous Jim Corbett Tiger reserve is located in the Nainital district. The world Heritage Nanda Devi Park is located in Chamoli district.
The state capital is at Dehradun. Other important towns and district headquarters are Nainital, Haridwar, and Almora. Dehradun is an important rail connection for the entire state as it lies on the route of the Northern Railway line. For the Kumaon division, Kathgodam town is the last terminus of the broad gauge line for the North eastern railways.
Badyaari Almora (Kumaon or Kumaun) Villages:
