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Food and Restaurants In Almora

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Glory Restaurant, The Mall.
Shikar Restaurant, The Mall

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Shopping in Almora

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Almora is famous for Rabbit wool cloths. A special breed of Rabbit, Angora produces wool which is very soft, fine and very warm. Warm clothes made from this wool is famous all over the world. In Almora one can get good bargains at comparatively low prices. One can purchase woollen garments at reasonable rates from the Garud woollens. This shop is part of the Kumaon Schedule Tribe Development Corporation at Shikhar Hotel compound.

One may shop for woollens along the Showroom Mall Road,
Copperworks at Tamta Mohalla and pick up samples of local handicrafts at the regular weekly markets.

For Bronze and Brass wares & decorative items one can have a look in shops at Lal Bazaar and Chowk Bazaar.

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Devidhura Mela In Almora

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It is situated in the wide valley of Ram Ganga (West), Dwarahat is 38 km from Ranikhet and has a cluster of old temples. A huge fair is organized here every year on Baisakhi Day. (April)

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Shravan Mela In Almora

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This fair is held at jageshwar which lies in the jatganga valley. Two large fairs are held at Jageshwar, one on the occasion of Shivratri (February) and the other in the month of Shravan (July-August). A dip in the Jat Ganga and in the Brahmakund, near the temple complex, is of great religious significance on the occasion.

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Somnath Fair In Almora

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This fair, also on Vishuwat Sankranti day is held in the Shiva temple at Masi. It is a famous fair of Pali Pachhaun. Animals, especially bullocks and calves, are sold at this fair. On the same day a fair is held at Thal. In the summer the people in the valley of Ramganga (West), especially in Masi and Bhikiasen, celebrate the unique machhli utsav (the fish festival). The villagers bearing tumra come with Jaal, fatyav and hathiya to the river to catch fish. The fish festival is locally known as Dahau.

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Jageshwer Monsoon Festival In Almora

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Jageshwar monsoon festival is celebrated in the month of July and August. The festival is very significant from religious and historical point of view. Each day during the festival, approximately 1000 tourists pay visit to Jageshwar temple.

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Uttraini Festival Bageshwer In Almora

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This festival is the most important festival which is celebrated in bhageshwar. Uttraini festival is celebrated in the month of January and a week long fair accompanies it. This is the most popular fair in the entire region. People from mountains and plains come here in this festival and fair organized in Bageshwar.

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Dussehra festival Almora

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Dusshera is the common festival which is celebrated on the day when lord ram killed the devil ravana. This is another important festival here and is celebrated in a unique manner drawing large crowds from far and wide. Almora being so culturally active and rich has many many other fairs and festivals round the year.

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Kasar Devi Mela In Almora

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The picturesque old part of the town is the venue for a fair held twice a year during the summer and winter months. It is said that Swami Vivekananda gained enlightenment in a small cave at Kasar Devi in Almora.

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Nanda Devi Fair In Almora

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This fair is organized in almora near Nanda Devi temple. Nanda Devi Festival is the most famous of all celebrated in the month of September. Celebrated with great joy here near Nanda Devi temple, a fair is also held during the same time. The magnitude of the festival can be realized by the fact that 25,000 people come to attend the festival.

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Doonagiri Temple Holy Place Near Almora

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Doonagiri temple belongs to the goddess Durga and this has place of religious importance. From the temple one can have a good view of Gogas valleys

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Baijnath Historical Place Near Almora

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Baijnath is a historically significant place. It is Situated 71 kilometres from Almora, this place has many 12th and 13th century temples built during Katyur dynasty. These temples of archaeological and historical importance are dedicated to Lord Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha which is actually located on the Coast of Gomti River.

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Simtola Beautiful Place Near Almora

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Simtola is three kilometres from Almora. The place enchants with its picture postcard view, miles of terrain with beautiful hills lined with pine and fur trees. On the opposite side of the horseshoe ridge, is a pine-covered picnic spot. Close by are Hiradungi, once a diamond mining centre and the scenic Greynite Hill.

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Martola Beautiful Place Near Almora

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It is a beautiful place just which is situated just 10 kms from Almora. It is Complete with gardens and forests, the place has good scenic beauty. Many foreigners who came here liked the place so much that they settled here. A good picnic trip can be made here.

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Koshi (12Km.) Beautiful Place Near Almora

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Koshi is one of the famous excursions of almora, which houses the Govind Vallabh Pant Environment Research Institute. Koshi is also a popular picnic resort with a guest house for overnight halts. Natural beauty of this place surpasses any other place. There is guest house which provides good and comfortable stay at Koshi.

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Katarmal (17Km.) Holy Place Near Almora

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After the Sun temple at Konark (Orissa). It is considered to be the second most important sun temple in the country, the structure is almost 800 years old and was built by the Katyur rulers of Kumaon. The attention which this old temple needed on regular basis has not been given to it. After that this temple goes in a bad shape and one feels very sad that a monument of such historical importance has been left to decay like this. This temple has some unique architectural style and the images carved on the walls are very intricately done.

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Kalimath (5Km.) Near Almora

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Kalimath is a place from where one can get a good view of Almora town and the adjoining area. The sight of the nearby hills is amazing. This place is 4.5 kms from Almora. Close to Kalimath is Kasar Devi. There is temple dedicated to Kasar Devi. This temple dates back to second century. One can go on foot from Kalimath to Kasardevi which is hardly one kms.

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Jageshwar (34Km.) Attractive Place Near Almora

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Jageshwar is located 34 Kms from almora. Jageshwar is an attractive place nestled in an enchanting valley surrounded by coniferous forests the tall deodar trees covering this valley present a magnificent site to the tourists. Located to the east of Almora, this place is a famous religious spot housing numerous temples of gods and goddesses and is believed to be the seat of 12 Jyotirlingas in the country. Jageshwar also hosts a number of fairs held during Shivaratri in the months of July-August. Thus, this place is not only frequented by pilgrims but is also a paradise for nature lovers.

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Gannath (47Km.) Near Almora

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Gannath is another ancient shrine dedicated to lord shiva. This Shaivite shrine is 47 kms from Almora. Hidden within dense forests, the shrine has special festivities during the day leading upto the full-moon night of Kartik Purnima (November). Gannath is also known for natural caves. It is good place for nature lovers and ideal for spending day with surpassing beauty.

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Binsar(30Km.) Beautiful Place Near Almora

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Binsar is a town which is situated at an altitude of 2420 meters above the sea level. It is a delectable, picturesque, placid hamlet and one of the most scenic spots in Kumaon Himalayas. The entire region, now a wildlife sanctuary, is home to many rare animals, birds and wild flowers. Binsar is a celebrated spot of scenic beauty where nature proclaims its supremacy over man.

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