Almora is tucked away in a little known corner of Uttaranchal. To the east is Nepal and China and north is the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
It was founded by the Chand Dynasty in 1560. In 1798 the area was overrun by the Gurkhas and was heavily bombed by the British as they tried to expel them in the Gurkha Wars of 1814-15.
Almora — cultural capital
Almora itself occupies a horseshoe-shaped ridge and is an important market town and administrative center and is also considered the cultural capital of the area, also known for Jim Corbett's tiger escapades. Its stone paved roads, wooden houses with beautifully carved façades and homes decorated with traditional murals reflect its heritage.
Rural village life
Almora is the gateway to the wonderful foothills enabling a select few to experience real rural life in the Kumaon region from a village perspective.
360° Leti
Also in this area is the luxury retreat of 360° Leti overlooking the Ramganga River and ancient terraced lands, with snow-capped mountains behind.
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Places near Almora
- Nainital 31 kilometers away
- Corbett Tiger Reserve 75 kilometers away
- Rishikesh 142 kilometers away
- Haridwar 150 kilometers away
- Mussoorie 180 kilometers away
- Delhi 260 kilometers away
- Shimla 292 kilometers away
- Agra 315 kilometers away
- Chambal Sanctuary 335 kilometers away
- Bharatpur and Keoladeo Ghana National Park 340 kilometers away
- Fatehpur Sikri 341 kilometers away
- Gwalior 406 kilometers away
- Pragpur 412 kilometers away
- Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj 432 kilometers away
- Samode 461 kilometers away
- Ramathra 467 kilometers away
- Jaipur 480 kilometers away
Photos of Almora
Our expert guides to exploring Almora
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Almora, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Almora at its best.
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Walking in India: on foot through the Himalaya & the Western Ghats ![View from Leti, Almora]()
Walking in India: on foot through the Himalaya & the Western Ghats
Walking in India: on foot through the Himalaya & the Western Ghats
Exploring India on foot, you pass through remote villages, stop for tea with local people and stumble upon hidden temples. Our India specialists suggest routes through the hills of the Western Ghats, tea plantations of Darjeeling and foothills of the western Himalaya.
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