{"id":5129,"date":"2018-06-08T10:23:08","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T04:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/?p=5129"},"modified":"2018-06-28T10:42:10","modified_gmt":"2018-06-28T05:12:10","slug":"almora-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/almora-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Almora: One-day trip planner"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cThese mountains are associated with the best memories of our race: Here, therefore, must be one of centres, not merely of activity, but more of calmness of meditation, and of peace and I hope someone to realize it.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

These are the words of Swami Vivekananda while addressing the people of Almora.<\/span><\/p>\n

Located on the southern ridge of Himalayas, Almora is a splendid hill station located in the Uttarakhand state of India. If you have only a day\u2019s time to spend in Almora, you can visit the following places.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bright End corner<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"bright<\/a>
Courtesy: almoradiaries.tumblr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a spectacular location for watching sunrise and sunset. The place is accompanied by many food outlets. Breakfast with a sunrise view is a great scene to experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Mall Road, Khatyari, Almora, Uttarakhand 263601, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1.5 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Nanda Devi Temple, 10 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Nanda Devi Temple<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Nanda<\/a>
Courtesy: www.nainitalcorbetttourism.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is an ancient temple located in Almora. The temple is dedicated to two sister deities- Nanda and Sunanda, who are of a great faith in the Kumaon community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Lala Bazar Road, Paltan Bazar, Dharanaula, Almora, Uttarakhand 263601, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Chitai Golu Devta Temple, 16 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Chitai Golu Devta Temple<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Chitai<\/a>
Courtesy: dilettante-photography.blogspot.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a temple dedicated to Lord Golu (also known as Lord Goril). The deity is a legendary hero of the Kumaon region. People believe that the deity waives justice to the ones who come and pray. After the wishes are fulfilled, devotees offer a bell in the temple.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Chitai, SH 37, Almora, Uttarakhand 263601, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact:<\/b> +91 98370 32211<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Simtola, 22 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

You can read more about this deity <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simtola<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Simtola\"<\/a>
Courtesy: expnature.blogspot.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a scenic picnic spot offering sweeping views of dense pine and deodar forests.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Simtola, Uttarakhand 263601, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1.5 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Kasar Devi Temple, 17 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Kasar Devi Temple<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Kasar<\/a>
Courtesy: dilettante-photography.blogspot.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is an ancient Hindu temple, dating back to the 2nd-century. Located about 5 kilometers from Almora, it is the destination for those finding solace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Almora Road, Khatyari, Almora, Uttarakhand 263601, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact:<\/b> +91 99606 08919<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also <\/span>book a taxi in Almora<\/span><\/a> for sightseeing and onward journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Route plan<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Courtesy: Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Useful Links-<\/b><\/p>\n

Best eating outlets in Almora and the food to try<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Best possible ways to reach Almora<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

5 Amazing and unexplored places near Almora<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Spend a vacation in Almora in an unusual way<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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