Almora travel guide

Cultural hill

Almora is a historic hill town in Uttarakhand known for Kumaoni culture, temples, panoramic Himalayan views, forest sanctuaries, heritage bazaars, and peaceful surroundings, attracting cultural travelers, spiritual seekers, and visitors interested in slow travel, local traditions, and mountain landscapes.

Best time to visit Almora

Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov are clearest and most comfortable. Dec–Feb is cold but dry; avoid Jul–Aug, when heavy rain brings landslides.

Month	Verdict	Temperature	Rain	Crowds	What to expect
January	good	3–15 °C	35 mm	low	Cold, clear days; frosty nights
February	good	5–18 °C	40 mm	low	Cold mornings; good chance of clear views of the peaks
March	best	9–23 °C	35 mm	low	Mild days, cool nights; clear air
April	best	13–28 °C	30 mm	medium	Warm and dry; pleasant for walks and temple visits
May	good	17–31 °C	60 mm	medium	Warm; hill-station crowds from school holidays
June	mixed	19–31 °C	160 mm	medium	Warm; showers build up and turn heavy late in the month
July	avoid	19–26 °C	390 mm	low	Near-daily heavy rain; landslides can block roads
August	avoid	18–24 °C	310 mm	low	Rain most days; slippery roads and cloud over the peaks
September	mixed	16–24 °C	200 mm	low	Rain easing; some landslide risk; views start to clear
October	best	12–22 °C	45 mm	medium	Dry and clear; Dussehra and Diwali bring festive crowds
November	best	8–20 °C	5 mm	low	Dry, crisp and clear; cold evenings
December	good	5–17 °C	10 mm	medium	Cold and dry; chilly nights

How many days to spend in Almora

Two days cover the Nanda Devi Temple and bazaar, Kasar Devi and Katarmal Sun Temple; a third adds Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary or the Jageshwar temples.

How to reach Almora

• By air: Pantnagar (PGH) — 120 km by road. Nearest airport with scheduled flights
• By train: Kathgodam (KGM) — 82 km by road. Nearest railhead; taxis and buses run up to Almora
• By road: From Delhi — 370 km. Most drivers come via Nainital

Getting around

The old bazaar and Mall Road are best covered on foot. Taxis from the Almora taxi stand serve Binsar, Kasar Devi and Katarmal.

Things to do in Almora

1. Jim Corbett National Park — Park (3.5 h · ₹3,380 (day safari permit, Jhirna/Bijrani))
2. Nainital Lake — Lake (2.5 h · Free entry)
3. Jageshwar Dham — Temple
4. DHIKALA ZONE RESTAURANT — Safari
5. Mall Road — Market
6. Bijrani Range — Safari
7. Shree Maa Naina Devi Temple, Nainital — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
8. Snow View point — View (2 h · ₹300 (ropeway, two-way))
9. Naina Peak West — Peak (3 h · Paid entry)
10. Bhimtal — Lake
11. Jhirna — Safari
12. Girija Devi Temple — Temple (1.5 h · Free entry)
13. Lohachaur Tourism Zone,Corbett National Park,Durga Devi Gate. — Safari (4 h · ₹3380 day safari permit (Durga Devi gate))
14. Kasar Devi Temple Almora — Temple (2 h · Free entry)
15. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary — Wildlife (4 h · ₹150)
16. The Himalayan Cottage — Views
17. Tiffin Top — View (2 h · Free entry)
18. Eco Cave Park — Caves (1 h · ₹100)
19. Sattal — Lakes
20. Sunset point Nainital — Sunset (1 h · Free entry)
21. Corbett Falls — Falls (1.5 h · Paid entry)
22. Sitabani Forest Reserve — Forest (3 h · Paid entry)
23. Kosi River — River
24. Kuari Pass Trek — Trek (8 h)
25. Rudradhari Waterfall — Falls (2 h)
26. Nainital Zoo Ticket Counter — Zoo (2 h · ₹100)
27. Kilbury and Pangot Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary — Sanctuary (4 h)
28. Naukuchiatal — Lake (2.5 h · Free entry)
29. Hanuman Garhi Mandir — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
30. HIMALAYAN View Point — View (45 min)
31. Kalagarh dam — Dam (1.5 h · Free entry)
32. Jhula Devi Temple — Temple (1 h · Free entry)
33. Bright End Corner — View (45 min · Free entry)
34. Katarmal Sun Temple — Temple (1.5 h · Free entry)
35. Anasakti Ashram — Ashram (1.5 h · Free entry)
36. Boat House Club, Nainital — Boating (1 h · Paid entry)
37. Dhangarhi Gate and Museum — Museum (1 h · Paid entry)
38. The Oak Trails Eco Lodge — Trails
39. Jim Corbett Museum — Museum (1 h · Paid entry)
40. Sunset point — Sunset (30 min · Free entry)
41. LocaL Market Road — Market
42. Kausani Tea Estate — Tea (1 h)
43. Raj Bhavan Governor House — Estate (1.5 h · Paid entry)
44. Lands End Picnic Spot — View (1 h · Free entry)
45. Bijrani Guest house — Stay
46. Mahaseer Fishing Camps — Fishing
47. Golf Course Ranikhet — Golf (1.5 h)
48. Haidakhan Babaji Temple — Temple (1.5 h · Free entry)
49. Simtola — Park
50. Zero Point — Point (1.5 h · Paid entry)
51. Canal Bridge — Canal
52. Bhalu Dam — Dam (1 h · Free entry)
53. Kausani — Market
54. Ramgarh Apple Orchard — Orchards (1.5 h)
55. Garjiya Temple Bridge — Bridge

Food to try in Almora

• Bal mithai — Almora's famous brown milk sweet coated in sugar balls
• Singori — Khoya sweet wrapped in a malu leaf, which gives it its flavour
• Chocolate — Almora's fudge-like condensed milk sweet, not the usual chocolate

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Almora?

Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov are clearest and most comfortable. Dec–Feb is cold but dry; avoid Jul–Aug, when heavy rain brings landslides.

How many days are enough for Almora?

2–3 days. Two days cover the Nanda Devi Temple and bazaar, Kasar Devi and Katarmal Sun Temple; a third adds Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary or the Jageshwar temples.

How do I reach Almora?

By air: Pantnagar (PGH) — 120 km by road. Nearest airport with scheduled flights. By train: Kathgodam (KGM) — 82 km by road. Nearest railhead; taxis and buses run up to Almora. By road: From Delhi — 370 km. Most drivers come via Nainital.

What are the top things to do in Almora?

Jim Corbett National Park, Nainital Lake, Jageshwar Dham, DHIKALA ZONE RESTAURANT, Mall Road, Bijrani Range.

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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.