Almora

Almora, the "Switzerland of India" in the Kumaun region, east of Uttarakhand is a cantonment town in Almora district. Almora has a rich cultural heritage and history and is considered as the cultural heart of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.

Almora in Uttarakhand is regarded as a picturesque district in the Kumaun region, which forms a part of the eastern Uttarkhand in the Indian subcontinent. It is one of  the three hill districts of Kumaon, the other two being Nainital and Pithoragarh. The major cities of Almora are Lucknow, Delhi, Bareilly, Saharanpur and Moradabad. With a breathtaking panorama of the mighty snowcapped Himalaya ranges, the district of Almora summons tourists from all over the globe to its mesmerizing grandeur of natural splendor. Almora forms a very fascinating tourist spot. This district beguiles the tourists not only with the most tied and tested destination but is also famous for its rich cultural heritage, sumptuous cuisine, unique handicrafts, magnificent wildlife, all coupled with an easy accessibility.

Almora in Uttarakhand is abundant with three things as romance, charm and serenity. The place appears to be a heavenly abode. The breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas in Almora will ever remain cherished in our hearts. Almora is famous for its unique handicrafts, sumptuous cuisine and magnificent wildlife.

Weather of Almora

The best time to visit this heavenly place is from April to June and from September to November. In fact it can be visited anytime of the year. The temperature of this hill station in summer remains to be comparatively more than the other hill stations. The pleasure of walking among hills in warm sunlight cannot be related in letters. Nowadays reaching the beautiful town of Almora has become very convenient. Almora is now linked by frequent trains to and from the major metros as well as the other destinations of India. The national and state highway network links this town to many important cities in India. All sorts of hired transports are available and all

comes with the most experienced drivers. Although this small town doesn`t have an airport of its own, the nearest airport is Pant Nagar (Nainital) and from there one can easily avail regular buses and taxis. The nearest railway station near Almora is Kathgodam. Badrinathpuri, Uttarakhand. For detailed Information about weather kindly visit www.accuweather.com