Almora Hill Station – It Is Attracted Large Number Of Prominent Visitors During 19th And 20th Century

ALMORA HILL STATION

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UTTARAKHAND

The hill station of almora is situated on a horseshoe shaped ridge of a mountain and the district of Almora is located in the province of Uttarakhand in India.

In east lies the district of Pithoragarh bordering Tibet and it's west lies the district of Garhwal and it's North lies the newly created district of Bageshwer and in the South there is the district Nainital. The location of the township of Almora, the headquarter of the district.

The scenic beauty of Almora, its ideal climate and situation,and magnificent view of mighty Himalayas attracted a large number of visitors from the plains during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

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.

The region is immensely rich with 4000 species of plants, having remarkable diversity in it's natural vegetation by virtue of its being at a great range of elevation.The Township of Almora is the district headquarter and has all the facilities for a tourist of twenty first century.

Almora tourism also offers chances of paddling mountain bikes, changing gears of Royal Enfield, trekking through the forest for wildlife spotting and more. Touring the place in and around, booking the accommodation and making arrangements of mild adventure can be done by taking Almora tour packages. All along, Nature would be a great company to stay in.

Mahatama Gandhi said that  after having been nearly three weeks in Almora Hills, I am more than ever amazed why our people need go in Europe in search of health. Almora hill nature's hospitality eclipses all men can ever do.

Swami Vivekananda said that these mountains are associated with the best memories of our race: Here, therefore, must be one of centers, not merely of activity, but more of calmness of meditation, and of peace and I hope some one to realize it. 

By Air

Pantnagar is the nearest airport from where Almora is 127 Km away, reached by taxi.

By Rail

To travel Almora, option of reaching nearest railway station (90 Km away), Kathgodam from Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata is also available.

By Road

Road trip to Almora can be easily planned from cities like Lucknow, Dehradun, Nainital, Delhi, Bareilly, Kathgodam, Pithoragarh, Haridwar and Haldwani.