Almora District is a picturesque region in
Kumaon, situated east of
Uttaranchal. Almora has a breathtaking panoramic view of the
Himalayas. The total area is 3,090 sq km. The major languages are
Hindi, English and Kumaoni.
The important fairs and festivals are the Uttaraini Fair, Nanda Devi Fair, Shravan Mela -
Jageshwar, and
Dussehra. The major places of worship are the Doonagiri Temple,
Jhula Devi Temple, Jageshwar Temple, Hanuman Temple,
Ulkadevi Temple,
Jama Masjid, Ratneshwar Temple, Bhairav Temple, and
Nanda Devi Temple.
The tourist destinations are
Kausani,
Ranikhet,
Deolidanda,
Chaubattia and
Doonagiri. The region is immensely rich with around 4000 species of plants. Almora is known for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, cuisine and wildlife.
The nearest airport is
Pant Nagar Airport, 127 km away. The nearest
railway station is situated at Kathgodam, about 90 km away from the district headquarters,
Almora.
