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Almora
Cultural hub of Kumaon on a ridge
Why this weekend?
The day-by-day plan
- Morning stroll of the bazar
- Chitai bells
- Lunch at a Kumaoni house
- Bright End Corner sunset
Geography & terrain
Almora is the horse-shoe ridge town of Kumaon, Uttarakhand, at 1,650 m, strung along a crest between two carved valleys with the snow-line of Nanda Devi and the Trishul range standing beyond. Its lanes fall steeply into oak, rhododendron and pine slopes — a medieval bazar town on a natural terrace.
History & culture
Almora was the capital of the Chand dynasty of Kumaon (1568–1791), then the British hill headquarters, and it kept its role as Kumaon's cultural heart — the Kasar Devi ridge above it became famous in the 1960s as the Himalayan hangout of artists and explorers (including a certain cosmic-era crowd), and remains a creative stronghold on the ridge's bohemian lane.
Where to stay
Budget
₹1,000–2,500/nightMid-range
₹2,500–5,000/nightComfort
₹5,000+/nightThings to do
Chitai bell temple
Bright End Corner
Zero Point
Kasar Devi ridge
Bazar lane
Eat & drink
- Kafuli (spinach curry)
- Bhatt ki dal (black soybean)
- Aloo ke gutke
- Bal mithai (Almora sweet)
Getting there
- Fly
- Dehradun (DED)
- Train
- Haridwar, Kathgodam, Dehradun stations
- Road from Delhi
- 250–450 km depending on valley
- Getting around
- Shared taxis and buses on hill roads
Budget snapshot
- Total
- ₹4,500–11,000 (2 days)
- Per day · Stay
- ₹1,000–5,000/night
- Per day · Food
- ₹600–1,000
- Per day · Transport
- ₹600–1,000
- Per day · Activities
- ₹600–1,000
Month by month
Practical info
- Language: Hindi (English understood in tourist spots)
- Best window: Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec
- Connectivity: Patchy in high valleys — offline maps essential
- UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops
Practical tips
- The ridge is steep — comfortable walking shoes
- Winter snow closes some viewpoints — check before setting out
- The sunset points pack by 4:45 — arrive early
Frequently asked questions
March–June for flowers and views, September–December for crisp mountain clears.
Kasar Devi, Jageshwar and Binsar are one-day companions; Nainital is two hours away.
The town is a walker's dream — but be ready for stairs at every turn.
Cultural hub of Kumaon on a ridge
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