Almora  
 

ALMORA: Almora, 66 Km from Nainital, perched on a 5 Km long saddle shaped ridge, is called Kashaya Parvat and is situated in the middle of the Kosi & Suyal rivers. The district is adorned with garden orchards and numerous places in the district. Almora offers those seeking adventure , trekking to Jageshwar(34 km) & Binsar (30 km). This birth land of several noted freedom fighters, and intellectuals, technocrats, bureaucrats etc. has been the prime administration centre for the Chand Kings, Gorkha invaders and the British colonialist.

Sight Seeing: Kasar Devi-6 km outside the town on the Kalmatiya Hill, the town is believed to the place of enlightenment of Swami Vivekanand in a small cave.

Bright & Corner (2 km) is one of the best spots to view the Himalayas ranges.

Deer Park (3km) set amongst idyllic settings is an ideal picnic spot.

Chitai Temple ( 6 km) has the great faith of Kumaonis and the presiding deity is virtually laden with bells.

The Museum- Near the bus stand contains archaeological pieces of significance dating back to 11^th century Chand & Katyuri era.

Katarmal Surya Mandir –17 km on the Almora – Ranikhet Road across the river Kosi- This is the only Sun Temple situated in this part of Kumaon.Situated at an altitude of 2116 m, dating back to 12^th century with typical five period sculpture.

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