Places to visit in Almora
26 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
District headquarters 1
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Almora (district headquarters) Two sources
Headquarters of Almora district, Kumaon division (Wikipedia).
Temples and pilgrimage 10
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Jageshwar Official source
A serene temple town located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, Jageshwar is a cluster of more than 100 stone temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva, which have inspired its popular name, “Valley of Gods”. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Bhalu Dam or Baludham Official source
This artificial lake offers beautiful views of the Himalayas and vegetation around it with a garden to relax. Open for tourists around the year, the site is perfect for camping and stargazing. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Bineshwar Mahadev Temple Official source
This is a 16th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, from which Binsar gets its name. It was built by the Chand rulers. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Dandeshwar Temple complex Official source
It is a group of 14 temples built in Nagar style architecture. The main temple has a large uncut natural rock Shiva linga. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Gananath Temple Official source
Gananath is known for natural caves and an ancient Shiva temple. This place is 36 km from Almora. Every year during Kartik Purnima, a fair is hosted here. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Kasar Devi Temple Official source
Kasar Devi is a small village around 25 km from Almora and is known for the Kasar Devi temple, dating back to the 2nd century CE. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Katarmal Sun Temple Official source
Around 17 km from Almora, in the Katarmal village, stands a complex of around 45 temples surrounding the main shrine dedicated to the Sun god. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Kubera Temple Complex Official source
This another cluster of temples has just three temples and it stands on a hill. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Sri Mahamrityunjaya Temple Official source
The largest and oldest temple in this complex, here Lord Shiva is worshipped as the saviour from death. Its stone Linga is perched between the opening of an eye and is known for its unique carving. (Uttarakhand Tourism; wording is the source's own claim)
Hill stations and towns 2
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Almora Official source
Almora is believed to have gotten its name from Kilmora, a kind of sorrel, a short plant commonly found here, which was said to have been used for washing the utensils of the sun temple at Katarmal. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Ranikhet Official source
Once upon a time, there was a proposal to designate Ranikhet as the summer headquarters of British India, a title which was accorded to Shimla. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
Peaks, parks and lakes 7
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Binsar Official source
Binsar was the erstwhile summer capital of the Chand Dynasty rulers, who ruled Kumaon from the 7th to 18th century AD. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary Official source
The Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over just 47 sq km. But its size belies its beauty and variety of its residents. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Jageshwar Mahadev Official source
Situated in Jata Ganga river valley, the prominent temple is enclosed on all sides by tall deodars, rhododendrons and pines. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Lakhudiyar Official source
Literally meaning one lakh caves, this is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the Himalayas. Fascinating prehistoric rock paintings have been discovered within the caves. (Uttarakhand Tourism; wording is the source's own claim)
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Pariyadeva Pashan Official source
Situated on the Almora-Binsar road, this is a popular vantage point. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Sitlakhet Official source
This is another quaint hill-station located around 20 km from Ranikhet. Perched on the Syahi Devi hills, Sitlakhet offers stunning views of the Chaukhamba peaks. (Uttarakhand Tourism; wording is the source's own claim)
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Vridh Jageshwar Official source
A 1.5-km uphill trek from Jageshwar takes you to the top of a ridge where this ancient temple is situated. Dedicated to old form of Lord Shiva, this place is also the origin of Jata Ganga river. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
Museums and culture 6
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Gobind Vallabh Pant Museum Official source
Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Museum is located on Mall Road in Almora city. This museum was built in 1980 to honour the noteworthy efforts of the great freedom fighter Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant in Uttarakhand's development. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Jageshwar Archeological Museum Official source
This archaeological museum houses a small collection of superb religious carvings taken from the nearby temples for preservation purposes. It is well worth a look if you are interested in ancient Indian history. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum Official source
Kumaon Regimental Centre is a well-maintained museum that showcases the glory, top level achievements and triumphs of the Kumaon Regiment. The museum has been built to preserve and exhibit the legacy and customs of the Kumaon Region. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Archaeological Museum Official source
Near the temple complex, there is a museum established by the ASI. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Gobind Vallabh Pant Museum Official source
Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Museum is located on Mall Road in Almora city. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
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Khali Estate Official source
A beautiful heritage bungalow, the place was once the residence of Sir Henry Ramsay, the commissioner of Kumaon. Freedom fighter and diplomat Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit also resided here for a while. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
In depth: Jageshwar
Jageshwar: A serene temple town located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, Jageshwar is a cluster of more than 100 stone temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva, which have inspired its popular name, “Valley of Gods”. Some small, while others very prominent, the temples reflect the finest architecture and are set against a backdrop of verdant mountains and the sparkling Jat Ganga stream. (Uttarakhand Tourism; wording is the source's own claim)
At a glance
- Type
- Temples and pilgrimage Official source
- District
- Almora (assigned from the place's location; Uttarakhand Tourism pages rarely name the district)
- Best time
- April to June and September to November are the best months to visit Jageshwar. (Uttarakhand Tourism) Official source
History and significance
- District formed
- existed at Independence (Wikipedia) Two sources
What to see
- Almora
- Almora is believed to have gotten its name from Kilmora, a kind of sorrel, a short plant commonly found here, which was said to have been used for washing the utensils of the sun temple at Katarmal. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
- Binsar
- Binsar was the erstwhile summer capital of the Chand Dynasty rulers, who ruled Kumaon from the 7th to 18th century AD. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
- Ranikhet
- Once upon a time, there was a proposal to designate Ranikhet as the summer headquarters of British India, a title which was accorded to Shimla. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
- Jageshwar Archeological Museum
- This archaeological museum houses a small collection of superb religious carvings taken from the nearby temples for preservation purposes. It is well worth a look if you are interested in ancient Indian history. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
- Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum
- Kumaon Regimental Centre is a well-maintained museum that showcases the glory, top level achievements and triumphs of the Kumaon Regiment. The museum has been built to preserve and exhibit the legacy and customs of the Kumaon Region. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
- Gobind Vallabh Pant Museum
- Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Museum is located on Mall Road in Almora city. This museum was built in 1980 to honour the noteworthy efforts of the great freedom fighter Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant in Uttarakhand's development. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
Visiting
- Timings, fees
- Not published on the pages read. Confirm locally. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Local fairs and festivals
- Dates to confirm. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Hill roads close after heavy rain and snow; check road status and avoid driving after dark in the monsoon (estimate).
How to reach Jageshwar
- By Flight
- The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, about 150 km away. (Uttarakhand Tourism) Official source
- By Train
- The nearest railhead is Kathgodam, about 125 km away. (Uttarakhand Tourism) Official source
- By Road
- Jageshwar is connected by motorable roads to all the major towns and cities. (Uttarakhand Tourism) Official source
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
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| Jan | IMD normals to add | 07:06 | 17:32 | Cold; snow above about 2,000 m; many high roads closed |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:51 | 17:59 | Cold; snow |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:22 | 18:18 | Good: clear, cool |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:45 | 18:36 | Good; Char Dham portals open late April-May (dates announced yearly) |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:18 | 18:55 | Peak season in the hills |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 05:10 | 19:12 | Peak season; pre-monsoon |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:20 | 19:13 | Monsoon: landslides block roads |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:38 | 18:53 | Monsoon: landslides; Valley of Flowers in bloom |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:54 | 18:18 | Monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 06:11 | 17:41 | Best: clear views |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:35 | 17:16 | Good; Char Dham portals close for winter (dates announced yearly) |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:58 | 17:13 | Cold; snow at higher hill stations |
Suggested plans
- Two days
- Jageshwar, Almora, Binsar, Ranikhet.
How to reach Almora
- By train
- See "Getting there".
- By air
- Jolly Grant, Dehradun (DED) and Pantnagar (PGH) (estimate).
- By road
- Hill highways; landslide-prone in the monsoon (estimate).
- Headquarters
- Almora
- Coast
- Landlocked; Himalayan
Best time to visit Almora
- Best time
- March-June and September-November in the hills (estimate).
- Climate
- Temperate hills with snow at height; heavy monsoon July-September (estimate).
Dates to plan around in Uttarakhand
- Char Dham portals open — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath: Late April-May; 2027 dates to confirm
- Char Dham portals close — Same: October-November; dates to confirm
- Valley of Flowers season — Chamoli: Monsoon bloom; opening dates to confirm
- Kanwar Yatra — Haridwar: Shravan (July-August); dates to confirm
- Ganga Aarti — Har ki Pauri, Haridwar; Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh: Daily at dusk (estimate)
Where to stay in Almora
Gyan Vriksh TRH Kakrighat Official source
Almora Road, Kakrighat, Distt Almora (Uttarakhand)
Holiday Home Almora Official source
KMVN Holiday Home, Mall Road, Almora. (Uttarakhand) - 263601
TRH Bhikiyasen Official source
P.O. - Bhikiyasen, District- Almora, Uttarakhand PIN CODE- 263667
TRH Binsar (Nanda Devi TRH Binsar) Official source
Binsar Road, Binsar, Uttarakhand 263628
TRH Chilianaula Ranikhet (Himadri) Official source
Address not shown; see the KMVN page
Mahaashay TRH Dudhauli Official source
Dwarahat Dunagiri Road, Dudhauli, Distt: Almora (Uttarakhand)
TRH Jageshwar Official source
KMVN TRH, Near Jageshwar Temple, Jageshwar. (Uttarakhand) - 263682
TRH Mohaan Official source
Near Corbett Gate, Ranikhet Road, Mohaan, Distt: Almora (Uttarakhand) - 263646
TRH Ranikhet (Kalika) Official source
KMVN TRH, Near GPO, Mall Road, Ranikhet. (Uttarakhand) - 263645
Quick answers about Almora
What is Almora known for?
Kumaon division. Jageshwar, Almora, Binsar.
What is the one place not to miss in Almora?
Jageshwar. A serene temple town located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand, Jageshwar is a cluster of more than 100 stone temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva, which have inspired its popular name, “Valley of Gods”. (Uttarakhand Tourism)
Which is the nearest railway station to Almora?
See "Getting there".
Which is the nearest airport to Almora?
Jolly Grant, Dehradun (DED) and Pantnagar (PGH) (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Almora?
March-June and September-November in the hills (estimate).
How many places are there to visit in Almora?
Our guide lists 26 places in Almora district, Uttarakhand, across district headquarters, temples and pilgrimage, hill stations and towns, peaks, parks and lakes, museums and culture.
Official links and sources
- Uttarakhand Tourism: Jageshwar ↗
- Uttarakhand Tourism: Almora ↗
- Uttarakhand Tourism: Binsar ↗
- Uttarakhand Tourism: Ranikhet ↗
- Uttarakhand Tourism: Jageshwar Archeological Museum ↗
- Uttarakhand Tourism: Kumaon Regimental Centre Museum ↗
- Uttarakhand Tourism: Gobind Vallabh Pant Museum ↗
- Wikipedia: List of districts of Uttarakhand ↗
- Business Standard: Boundaries of administrative units to be frozen on Dec 31, 2025 for Census (29 Jun 2025) ↗
- KMVN (Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam) hotels, read 3 Nov 2026 ↗