About Almora
Dehradun to Almora distnce : 354 km
Estimated travel time : 9 hours
Dehradun to Almora is very popular route for tourism. Almora is a quaint, peaceful hill station in the lap of nature and a pre-british heritage town. You can visit Almore for an unmatched vacation experience and unsurpassed spirituality.
Located at the southern edge of the Kumaon Hills of the Himalaya range, Almora is a true reflection of Uttarakhand's traditions and culture. It is famous for unique handicrafts, sumptuous cuisine, magnificent wildlife, rich flora and fauna and picturesque locations. Two rivers Koshi and Suyal pass through the town. Being a scenic and romantic place, Almora also serves couples on honeymoon. The main attractions are the view of Nanda Devi Peak, Chhitai Golu temple, Singuari, Bright End Corner, Kasar Devi temple, Zero Point. Apart from that there are several notable temples like Nanda devi, Doli Daana, Shyayi Devi, Khakmara, Asht Bhairav, Jakhandevi, Katarmal (Sun Temple), Pataal Devi, Raghunath Mandir, Badreshwar, Banari Devi, Chitai, Jageshwar, Binsar Mahadev, Garhnath and Baijnath. In proximity to Almora, Binsar and Ranikhet also attracts thousands of tourists due to the unmatched natural beauty of the place.
Taxi from Dehradun to Almora is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Dehradun to Almora by car is well connected through NH109 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Dehradun to Almora distance is 354 Km and is 9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Rishikesh - Triveni Ghat selfie point, Camp World Adventure, Sherpa On the River Ganges, Tapovan Beach, Pratik Beach, Alaknanda River Rafting
Jaspur - wood city of India, traditional wood mandi and agro-processing industries
Kashipur - Drona Sagar lake, Moteshwar mahadev, Girital lake, Giri Sarovar temple, Govishan Dronacharya palace
Bazpur - Nehru Park, Khatu Shyam Mandir, Shiv Mandir
Bhimtal - Garg Parwat, Nal Damyanti Tal, Hidimba Parvat, Bhimtal Aquarium, Bhimtal Lake, Butterfly Research centre
Nainital - Tiffin Top, Kilbury, Snow View Point, High Altitude Zoo, Land's End
Bhowali - Golu Devta Temple, Kainchi Dham, Shyamkhet Tea Garden, Ramgarh, Folk Culture Museum, Cheena Peak
Ramgarh - known for its remoteness and solitude
Tourist Attractions
Zero Point Jageshwar Chitai Temple Dunagiri Jalna Bright End Corner Kasar Devi temple Binsar Katarmal Sun Temple Deer Park Rafting in Kali Sarada Lal Bazaar Dwarahat Village Govind Vallabh Pant Museum Shopping local handicrafts, Himalayan woolens and copperware Lodhi Garden Khan Market Rajghat