Almora City Guide

Popularly known as the “Switzerland of India” Almora is a beautiful hill station in the state of Uttaranchal. Located on a ridge 5900 ft above sea level, it is a big hit among tourists looking for tranquility, fresh air, and natural beauty. High mountains and a terrain with plush green luxury adorn this lovely town from all sides. It possesses rich cultural heritage and history. Almora City Guide is full of references to the mesmerizing sceneries and serene spots in and around this place.

Almora has also been a famous destination among the scholars of yore as it offers serene surroundings to meditate and assimilate knowledge. One of the great personalities to have taken birth and also spent his time in Almora is Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Swami Vivekananda, when he was on a himalayan sojourn also stopped here.

The nearest railway station from Almora is at Kathgodam. It is about 81 km away from the city and can be covered in almost two hours. The service of the trains is really good and it is well connected to many other cities such as Moradabad, Delhi, Haridwar and Bareilly etc.

The nearest domestic airport is Pantnagar Airport, located in Pantnagar, roughly 125 kms from Almora city. Currently, Pantnagar Airport has daily Alliance Air flights to and from IGI Airport, Delhi. Taxi can be arranged on request basis from nearby town i.e. Rudrapur or Haldwani. Other public transportation option is take the three-wheeler.

Almora Quick Facts

State: Uttarakhand
Languages: Kumauni, Garhwali, Hindi
STD Code: 5962
Weather: Summer 12°C to 28°C, Winter 4°C - 15°C
Best Season: April - November
Famous For: Temples and Hill Station

undo ...back