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  Almora
Almora is situated at the top a peak that is half circular.
Almora is a town in the shape of a horse shoe.
Situated in the centre of the town is the temple of Goddess Nanda Devi.
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 1Up India > Indian Hillstations > Hill Stations in India > Almora - Uttar Pradesh
Almora, a small town which is built on Kashaya Hill, as mentioned in the Hindu scripture, the "skanda Purana".
Is 47 km from Almora and is famous for it's cave and the Shiva temple.
Jageshwar is 34 km from Almora and 100 km from Nainital.
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 Almora MCF Chapter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Almora is known as the cultural centre of the Kumaon region of Uttaranchal.
Almora is planning a workshop in early January 2004 on the topic of farming, organic pest management and traditional food grains that are being forgotten.
Almora hosted a workshop on agriculture with a focus on biodiversity and sustainable methods of agriculture.
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 ALMORA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Almora, a picturesque district in the Kumaun region, East of Uttaranchal in India, with a breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas, summons tourists worldwide to its alluring grandeur of natural beauty.
The nearest railhead for Almora is Kathgodam.(kms from Almora)
One enjoys the journey to Almora by bus as the speed is slow, scenic beauty of the region are clearly visible.
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 Hotels & Resorts in Almora-Uttaranchal. Book tour packages for Almora
Almora is situated on a hillock which is in Horse shoe shape and is surrounded by dense forests of fur and pine trees.
Almora has been able to retain the tradition and ancient culture even when other places are being influenced by modern trends.
This is 71 kms from Almora and 21 kms from Bageshwar.
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 British Empire: Articles: Almora (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Almora is located at an altitude of 5,500 feet, on a ridge at the southern edge of the Kumaon Hills of the Himalaya range (Lewis, 1960).
It lies in the eastern part of Almora district, fifty-three miles east of Almora, at the intersection of well-traveled trade routes from Nepal to Naini Tal and from Tibet to the plains (Badley, 1931; Lewis, 1960).
The leper asylum in Almora was one of the oldest institutions of its kind in India (Lewis, 1960).
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Kausani, 32 miles from Almora, is situated at a height of 1,890 meters.
Almora has a museum that is a storehouse of information about the cultural heritage of Kumaon.
Others have followed in their footsteps.Pundit Nehru had served a term of imprisonment in the Jail at Almora and has left behind an evocative account of the pleasures of solitude and the changing moods of nature in his various letters written from this place which acted as inspirational guide for the Indians.
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 Almora India,Almora Travel Guide,Almora Travel Agent,Almora Hill Station,Almora Travel Agency
Almora, a picturesque destination in the Kumaun region, East of Uttaranchal in India, with an overwhelming panoramic view of Himalayas, invites tourists worldwide to its alluring grandeur of natural beauty.
Situated at the top of a peak that is half circular, Almora is a town in the shape of a horse shoe.
Seven kms away from Almora this historically significant temple is a fine specimen of intricate sculpturing.
www.rrindia.com /uttaranchal/almoracity.html   (635 words)

  
 Seasons India :: Almora, Uttar Pradesh
Gorkha invaders put an end to the Chand dynasty in 1790 and occupied Almora fort, but after the Gorkhas were themselves defeated by the British in 1815, Almora gained a new lease of life as a minor hill station.
Almora's chequered past is reflected in the buildings along the local styles of architecture.
Almora is 335 kilometres from Delhi and 196 kilometres from Bareilly on a direct bus route.
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 Almora Hotel, Hotels In Almora, Almora Hotel Packages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The ancient town of Almora, before it's establishment was under the possession of Katyuri king Baichaldeo.
The eastern portion of the ridge is known as Talifat and the western one is known as Selifat.
Twenty kilometres from Almora, near Barechhina along the Almora - Pithoragarh route, on the banks of river Suyal, are to be found paintings of human beings, animals, group of dancers, lizards, etc. in the rock - shelter known as Lakhuudiyar.
www.uttaranchaltourism.net /almora.htm   (299 words)

  
 India4u - Tourism - Almora
Seven kms away from Almora this historical important temple is an example of intricate sculpturing.
Almora is connected by road from all the main cities of Utter Pradesh and Delhi.
If you visit Almora do not forget to taste the locally made sweets which are famous all through the country.
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Almora was founded in 1568.There are lots of attractions at Almora.Swami Vivekananda gave famous lectures here and included it in his itinerary at the turn of this century.
From Almora To Colombo record that he was stirred as much by the stark beauty of the mountains here as by the ocean at Kanyakumari.
From Kausani, the road descends to Garur and Baijnath (70 km Almora, 26 km from Bageshwar and 19 km from Kausani) on the bank of Gomti river in a flat valley.
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 Almora Travel Guide,Almora India Travel,Almora Hill Station Travel,Information on Almora Travel in Uttaranchal
Plan your travel to Almora, India, and stay in one of the beautiful hill resorts of Almora on the edge of the blue mountains to feel the exotic touch of India.
Travel to Almora, situated 90 kilometres from its nearest railhead Kathgodam, the small town of Almora is perched atop a five kilometre long, horseshoe-shaped ridge.
Almora is one of the three administrative districts which make up the beautiful hilly region of Kumaon –; the other two being Nainital and Pithoragarh.
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 Almora city of Uttaranchal - India
Picturesque district of Almora is a fine blend of mountain beauty; ancient cultural influences, sanctified spots, thickly wooded forests, scenic valleys, quaint cottages, crystal lakes and gushing rivers......
Almora was captured by British from Gorkhas, who have left their mark on this town.
Around fifty Kms from Almora the quiet and beautiful cantonment township of Ranikhet, is famous for it's salubrious climate, balmy breeze captivating and panoramic Himalayan View and soothing and pollution free greenery of pines and oaks.
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 Tourism in Almora, Almora Tourism, Almora Tourism India, Tourism of Almora, India Tourism, Turismo en la India, ...
Almora is one of the three hill districts of Kumaon.
Almora is situated in the midst of the Himalayas, the king of mountains and abode of the gods.
Almora allows you to enjoy the mighty Himalayas together with ridge after ridge of hills painted in different hues of blue and green.
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 Indbazaar - Travel Now :: Destinations - Almora
Almora is a horse-shoe shaped hill station, hidden in the hilly ranges of the North Indian State of Uttaranchal (till recently Uttar Pradesh).
Almora was once the capital of Kumaon, ruled by the descendants from the Kyutar and the Chand dynasty.
Around 47km from Almora is Gananath, which is famous for its caves and Shiva temple, perched at an altitude of 1980 mt.
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Almora, an enchanting place in the Kumaun region lies in the east of Uttaranchal in India and offers breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas and attracts tourists from all over the world to witness its enticing natural beauty.
Almora is famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, delicious cuisine and wonderful wildlife.
Rail : The nearest railhead for Almora is Kathgodam.
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 Almora, Almora Tour, Almora in Uttaranchal
In the 16th century the capital of the Chand rulers was shifted from Champawat to Almora.
Almora was also the home of freedom fighters, writers, journalists, editors, administrators, soldiers and artists.
Almora is one of the rare places in the hills where short distances take hours to cover because of twisty, winding hill roads which allows you to visit many places from one central point.
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 Almora Travel, Tour Packages, Tours, Hotels, Holidays Or Vacation In Almora
Nanda Devi Temple - This ancient temple is one of the prime attractions of Almora town.
Situated 47 kms from Almora, it is good place for nature lovers and ideal for spending your day with surpassing beauty.
By road Almora is connected conveniently and is merely 380 KMs away from Delhi and 466 KMs from Lucknow.
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It's as if Almora were transposed in the heavenly, spiritual realms while receiving inspirations and cantations from the devic entities.
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 Book Your Hotel online - Almora, Uttaranchal Information, State of Hill stations in India, Places to visit in Almora, ...
Almora is one of the most popular hill stations of Uttaranchal.
Almora is on a three-mile long horse-saddle shaped ridge and is surrounded by hill ranges on all four sides by hill ranges.
Almora is a town in the shape of a horse shoe perched on a 5 km long mountain range in between the river Kosi and Suyal.
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 Almora: Fairs
The fairs and festivals of Almora are not only an expression of the religious social and the cultural urges of the people but have also sustained the folk culture and have been central to the economic activities of the people.
A district like Almora holds many valleys which are absolutely dependent on such meetings for their supply of common necessaries, and consequently fairs or periodical markets are numerous.
The temple of 'Nanda' in Almora was built by Dyot Chanda in seventeenth century, the then ruler of this place.
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 Almora's dying waterbodies | Analysis | Down To Earth magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Almora in Uttranchal is facing an acute water crisis, which has been exacerbated by rapid, unplanned urban growth and the mismanagement of vital natural resources that has led to the drying up of natural sources of water.
What’s worse is that while Almora and neighbouring villages are reeling, local hotels and resorts offer spring water in abundance to patrons by buying the land on which springs are located.
Annual rainfall in Almora district has fallen from 1,059 mm more than 50 years ago to 745.2 mm in 2004.
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Blessed by Mother Nature with pure love, nestled in the midst of the mighty Himalayas and the verdant hills, Almora is a picturesque town in the Kumaon region of India.
Almora is placed on a hillock which is Horseshoe shaped and is bordered by dense forests of fir and pine trees.
One notable fact about Almora is that while almost all hill stations were discovered and developed by British, Raja Kalyan Chand founded Almora in the year 1568 when he transferred his capital from Champawat to Almora, India.
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Almora is birth place of several famous Freedom Fighters, Politicians, Intellectuals, Technocrats, Bureaucrats, Astrologers, Poets, writers and even magicians (Prof K C Pande).
Almora town is famous for it’s Ponds, Brooks (Naula and Dhara, natural sources of water) and Temples.
Almora is also famous for Woolens and Copper Wares.
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 Almora district of uttaranchal, information about Chaukori, Ranikhet, Sitlakhet, Binsar, Kausani, Bageshwar, Gajeshwar, ...
The district Almora is visited by many prominent persons of India Such as Swami Vivakanand, Mahamata Gandhi and Pt.
The picturesque district of Almora is a fine combination of scenic Himalayan mountain beauty, ancient cultural, Customs, Traditions, thickly wooded forests, scenic valleys, quaint cottages, gushing rivers and many more..
The sacred temple of Gollu Devta at chitali is situated 6 kms from the heart of Almora city, on the way to Pithoragarh.
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 INDOlink - Discover India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Tamta Mohalla: One of the traditional crafts of Almora is copperware and some of the best coppersmiths still work from their traditional area in the old city, Tamta Mohalla.
Simtola: Simtola, three kilometres from Almora, on the opposite side of the horseshoe ridge, is a pine-covered picnic spot.
By road: Almora is 335 kilometres from Delhi and 196 kilometres from Bareilly on a direct bus route.
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 Snowview Resorts, Almora, Uttaranchal
Almora is situated right in the middle of the kumaon ranges and is the erstwhile capital of the Katyuri rulers in the 15
Distance : Almora : 6 kms, Nainital ; 74 kms, Ranikhet - 50 kms, Kausani - 60 kms, Mukteshwar : 50 kms, Kathgodam - 100 kms, Corbett (Garjia) - 125 kms, Delhi - 390 kms.
Almora is a Weekend Getaway Ex-Delhi and also Visited as a part of Uttaranchal Itinerary.
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