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Almora is one of the popular Hill Stations in Uttarakhand. The scenic beauty and pleasant weather make it a must-visit destination in Uttarakhand. Situated at an altitude of 5417 feet amidst the Southern part of Kumaon hills of Himalayas, Almora has an idyllic charm that drives many tourists every day.
The town of Almora has many beautiful pine, fir and rhododendron trees. Almora is home to many famous temples like the Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple, Kasar Devi temple, Jageshwar temple and Binsar Maharaj temple. Adventure lovers can enjoy trekking, exploring, mountain biking, river rafting, hiking and so on.
In the lap of the wonderful Himalayan ranges, the wilderness of this sprawling town is a must experience. The town of Almora, shaped like a horse shoe boasts off a pre British heritage. It is also known for its culture and heritage, handicrafts, unique cuisine, flora and fauna and easy accessibility.
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Almora city is a small township flourishing in the lack of the Himalayas and kumayun ranges. since all the visiting destinations in Almora are timely places the tourists will find small markets having a variety of things. these markets attract the traveler by its colorfulness and also because every tourist has the desire to take back with the memories and momentoes of this beautiful place. the best thing is that there is not only a variety of things but the price to offers the traveler a wide choice. on one side there are shopping malls and shopping centers on the other side there are many shops and vendors drawing the tourists with many things in budget prices. the following are some of the important shopping places in Almora to visit.
Apart from being a popular tourist destination for scenic beauty Almora city grades high in the eyes of travelers all over the world because of the updated facility provided there whether it is transportation, the safety of the travelers, accommodation or foods, and meals. The city attracts tourists from all over the world. Almora is located on a ridge at the southern edge of the Kumaon Hills of the Himalaya range, at a distance of 363 km via NH9 from the national capital New Delhi and 415 km via Saharanpur Rd, 351 km via NH109 and 388.6 km via Ambala- Dehradun- Haridwar Rd from the state capital Dehradun., Almora has a population of 35,513. Cradled within higher peaks of the Himalaya, Almora enjoys a year-round mild temperate climate. The town is visited by thousands of tourists annually from all over the world. Almora has beautifully been able to maintain its sanctity all over these years. Almora is unique in the sense that despite a large number of tourists visit every year it maintains its pure and untouchable atmosphere. Almora got its name from Bhilmora, a kind of sorrel, a short plant commonly found there which was used for washing the utensils of the sun temple at Katarmal the place came to be known as "Almora". When king Bhishm Chand laid the foundation of the town, he had initially named it Alamnagar. Before that, Almora was known as 'Rajapur' during the early phase of Chand rule. Almora is located in Almora district in Uttarakhand. This beautiful hill town situated 365 km north-east the national capital New Delhi and 415 km south-east the state capital Dehradun. It lies in the revenue Division Kumaon and is located 63 km north of Nainital, the administrative headquarters of Kumaon. It has an average elevation of 6,106 ft above mean Sea Level. Almora is situated on a ridge at the southern edge of the Kumaon Hills of the Central Himalaya range in the shape of a horse saddle shaped hillock. The eastern portion of the ridge is known as Talifat and the western one is known as Selifat The Almora Market is situated at the top of the ridge, where these two, Talifat and Selifat jointly terminate. The town is surrounded by thick forests of pine and fir trees. As mentioned in the beginning Almora provides the best cafes with delicious meals to the tourists. The most important names are as follows.
while gathering pieces of information and planning for a trip to Almora it is natural to know about some important foods available in the city. Badrinath is not only spiritual heaven but it is also a comfortable place to stay in the kumayun range of the Himalayas offering a warm welcome to the visitors. the tourist's arrival from different parts of India or abroad is satisfied with the variety of dishes from different areas of Uttarakhand and the mouthwatering kumayun special foods. the food not only promises to be delicious but attention is paid to hygiene also. The following are the most popular foods offer at this tourist destination.
Nightlife in Almora is not one of the most happening aspects of the place for sure; however, there are glimpses of it in the form of the well-stocked bars of the hotels in Almora that you choose to stay in where you can kick back, relax and enjoy drinks with your friends or loved ones. There are some great nightlife places in Almora where you can sit and enjoy the rest of the night with the beautiful nature around you. If you are a large group staying the hotel or if many of the guests request the hotel authorities, they arrange for bonfires in the evenings which is going to be an unforgettable experience for you for sure.You should avoid taking late-night strolls in the town as it is a hilly area and some of the areas can attract fatal accidents because of their physical conditions. However, you can do it late in the evening around 6 pm when there is still a little light.If not all of this, then you can enjoy reading a book or watching a movie on your laptop or just chilling on the terrace or the balconies of your respective hotel. You can also enjoy the local food that is available either in your hotel or at some of the small stalls in the town. Enjoy a cup of tea late in the night or just sit around fire lit by some of the locals and hang out with them. the sheer beauty of this town will intoxicate you enough! Trust me on this one.some of the best nightlife places in Almora are as follows.
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