Almora Tour Package

Nanda Devi Temple — Shakti Peeth

The Nanda Devi Temple in the heart of Almora is one of the most revered shrines in the Kumaon Himalayas — a Shakti Peeth dedicated to Nanda Devi, the presiding deity of Kumaon. The annual Nanda Devi Fair (held every September) is one of the grandest festivals in Uttarakhand, drawing devotees and cultural performers from across the region. The temple's exquisite Kumaoni woodcarving and stone architecture are exceptional examples of the region's heritage.

Chitai Golu Devta — Temple of Wish-Bells

Chitai Golu Devta Temple, 8 km from Almora, is one of the most remarkable temples in Uttarakhand — the presiding deity Golu Devta is believed to be a divine dispenser of justice. Devotees write their wishes on paper and stamp them, then tie thousands of bells and envelopes to the temple walls and trees. The sight of thousands of brass bells hanging from every branch and railing is unlike anything else in the Himalayas.

Kasar Devi Ridge — The Hippie Trail

Kasar Devi Ridge, 8 km from Almora, is famous for its powerful spiritual energy. The Crank's Ridge (as it is also known) attracted Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Timothy Leary in the 1960s and 70s. The ancient Kasar Devi temple perches on a ridge with extraordinary views of the Himalayas. Interestingly, the area lies within a Van Allen Belt radiation zone — a feature it shares with Stonehenge and Machu Picchu.

Binsar Zero Point — Himalayan Sunrise

The Zero Point viewpoint inside Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, 52 km from Almora, offers one of the finest unobstructed Himalayan panoramas in Uttarakhand — a 300-km sweep including Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Panchachuli on clear mornings. The sanctuary itself shelters leopards, Himalayan black bears, over 200 bird species, and dense oak-rhododendron forests.

Jageshwar Dham — 108 Ancient Temples

Jageshwar Dham, 36 km from Almora in a valley of massive deodar cedars, is one of the most atmospheric temple complexes in the Himalayas — 108 ancient Shiva temples dating from the 7th–12th centuries CE. The main Jageshwar temple houses a naturally formed Shiva lingam, and the valley's deep deodar forest creates a cathedral-like setting that makes this one of the most spiritually powerful places in Uttarakhand.

Lala Bazaar & Bal Mithai

The town's Lala Bazaar is a narrow, traditional market street lined with old Kumaoni-style shop fronts, local handicrafts, angora wool shawls, copper utensils and hand-painted masks. The town's most iconic food is Bal Mithai — a brown fudge-like sweet made from roasted khoya and coated in white sugar balls. No trip to this hill town is complete without bringing back a box of Bal Mithai from the old bazaar.

~365 km from Delhi via Moradabad & Haldwani (NH-9), 9–10 hrs by private cab. From Kathgodam: 91 km (~3 hrs). Door-to-door pickup from Delhi, Noida, Haridwar & Kathgodam available.

Nearest station: Kathgodam (91 km, ~3 hrs by cab). Popular trains: Ranikhet Express, Uttaranchal Express. Our cab picks you up from Kathgodam for the scenic mountain drive to Almora.

Nearest airport: Pantnagar (~115 km, 3.5 hrs by cab). Flights from Delhi & major cities. Airport pickup and transfer to Almora included in all our packages.

Morning: Depart from Delhi or Kathgodam by private cab. Scenic drive through Haldwani and the Kumaon foothills. Arrive Almora by afternoon — check in and freshen up. Afternoon: Walk through Lala Bazaar — pick up Kumaoni handicrafts, copper items and the famous Bal Mithai. Visit the ancient Nanda Devi Temple in the heart of the bazaar. Evening: Sunset at Bright End Corner — a sweeping panoramic viewpoint where the Himalayas glow amber at dusk. Overnight at hotel in Almora.

Morning: Drive to Chitai Golu Devta Temple (8 km) — the wish-bell temple. Thousands of brass bells hang from every branch and railing; write your wish and tie a bell as devotees do. Midday: Drive up to Kasar Devi Ridge — the famous Crank's Ridge visited by Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg and the Beatles. Explore the ancient Kasar Devi Temple and sit quietly with the extraordinary Himalayan view. Afternoon: Simtola picnic area in the deodar forest. Evening: Return to Almora. Rest and overnight.

Morning: Drive to Jageshwar Dham (36 km, ~1.5 hrs) — 108 ancient Shiva temples in a valley of massive deodar cedars. Explore the main Jageshwar temple, Dandeshwar temple and Mrityunjaya temple. The valley has an extraordinary atmosphere of ancient stone temples rising from dense cedar forest. Afternoon: Drive to Binsar enroute (or return via a different route through Artola). Visit the Binsar Mahadev Temple in its forest setting. Return to Almora for overnight.

Early Morning: Drive to Binsar Zero Point (52 km, ~1.5 hrs) for Himalayan sunrise — on clear mornings you see Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nanda Devi and Panchachuli all at once in a 300-km sweep. Walk through the oak and rhododendron forest of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. Midday: Return to Almora, check out from hotel. Final walk through Lala Bazaar for last-minute shopping. Depart for Delhi or Kathgodam with your Kumaon memories.