Almora

Almora Travel Destinations

Almora is said to be the capital of the Chand dynasty which was known to rule Kumaon for not less than one thousand years. This is one hill station that has a very different story to quote and that is almost the entire hill stations were developed and discovered by the British but this was the one founded by Raja Kalyan Chand when he transferred his capital from Champawat to Almora in 1568.

It has been said that almost about 500 years in the past Raja Kalyan Chand the ruler of Kumaon with its capital in Champawat, was riding hard to save himself from his enemy on a horseshoe-shaped spur. To save himself he took refuge under a wood Kilmore which is a wild bush and then revealed that this site of his would be a capital. This place is bounded by the rivers of Kosi and Suyal rivers this capital was very strategically situated and also located too. This place was known to maintain its own protection until the Gurkha onslaught.

Monuments / Historical Places / Sightseeing in Almora

Nanda Devi temple This ancient temple is one of the major attractions in Almora town. The temple ages for almost a hundred years now and also carries a deep faith of a lot many people not just who are residents but also the ones who belong to other cities and places.

Situated approximately 8 kilometers away from Almora, the Chetai temple is one that is believed to be trusted a lot by the local people. Here you will find thick pine tree forests and dense fur too. You will love to spend time at this place if you love to take a look at nature.

Bajinath which is situated on the banks of the local river Gomti in Garur Valley is a very peaceful place. This place is very prominent for all its 13th-century temples. Situated in the densely wooded beautiful narrow valley Jageshwar is also one place that has a group of Shiva temples and is on the way of the Almora-Pithoragarh road.