ALMORA
ALMORA Finding a mention even in the old scriptures of Hindu mythology, this quaint mountain resort at an altitude of 1,645meters in the Kumaon region is perched atop a saddle shaped ridge of the Kashyap Hill. It is the main cultural centre of Kumaon and offers striking views of sunrise on the Trishul peaks. Unlike most other hill stations of the country, Almora is not a British creation and its history dates back to 1560AD when the then ruler of Kumaon, Kalyan Chand, discovered this wooded hill station of Pine, Oak and Deodar. From the Bright End Corner, one can observe bewildering sunrises and sunsets on the Chowkhamba, Nandadevi, Nandakot, Panchali and Trishul peaks. Accessibility : Almora is 127kms north-east of Nainital and 93kms north of Kathgodam, the nearest railway station. It is well connected by roads. Kathgodam has very good railway connections. Accommodation : There are numerous standard Hotels in Almora. Season : October to May.