Almora, a picturesque district in the east of the state of Uttaranchal in Kumaun region, is a fine blend of mountain beauty; ancient cultural influences, sanctified spots, thickly wooded forests, scenic valleys, quaint cottages, crystal lakes and gushing rivers.

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Almora Town The Township of Almora is the district headquarter and has all the facilities for a tourist of twenty first century. This ancient hill station is reputed for it's health giving climate and is perched on a five Km long horse saddle shape ridge in between the river Kosi and Suyal and has been a cultural and political region of Kumaun for almost four hundred years, settled by Chand Rajas and nurtured by the British. One can have a panoramic view of the snowy peaks of Himalayas on any clear day and in addition a glimpse of the township with it's tiled roofed houses and paved streets would take you to the sixteenth century in some thoughtful moment. The eastern portion of the ridge is known as Talifat and the western one is known as Selifat.
Temples in Almora The temples at Almora can be conveniently divided by two groups, Shaivite temples include the temples dedicated to female form of Shiva. In the former group Tripur Sundari, Udyot Chandeshwer and Parbateshwer were erected in 1688, after the victory of Udyot Chand, the then ruler of Almora over Doti and Garhwal, are presently on the hill just above the Lala Bazar. The temple of Parbateshwara was again endowed by the then rulers of Almora, Dip Chand in 1760 and was renamed Dipchandeshwar. This present temple began to be called the Nanda Devi temple when the image of Nanda was removed from the fort by Mr. Trail, a famous British, the then divisional commissioner of Kumaun. Again eight temples of Bhirava, a form of Siva, were erected during the reign of Gyan Chand to allay the wrath of Bhola Nath. These are :
1. Kal Bhairava 2. Batuk Bhairav 3. Shah Bhairav 4. Garhi Bhairava 5. Anand Bhairava 6. Gaur Bhairava 7. Bal Bhairava 8. Khutkuniya Bhairava 9. Patal Devi or Patreshwari Devi 10. Yakshini Devi 11. Rajrajeshwari Devi 12. Tripura 13. Nanda 14. Ulka Devi 15. Sitla Devi 16. Kot Kalika 17. Durga Ratneshwari
Places of Interest around Almora
Ranikhet It is famous for it's salubrious climate, balmy breeze captivating and panoramic Himalayan View and soothing and pollution free greenery of pines and oaks. It is also famous as the regimental center of the Kumaun Regiment of Indian Army- one of the most prestigious and the most decorated of all.
Binsar Situated only 30 km away from the township of Almora lies Binsar nestled amongst thick forests of Oak and Rhodendron and yet offering surprisingly close views of the Himalayan peaks. The entire region is now a wildlife sanctuary and has a host of wildlife like Panther and Barking Deer. The temple of Binsar lies nearby.