Travel to Uttaranchal

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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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