Almora is tucked away in a little known corner of Uttaranchal. To the east is Nepal and China and north is the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
It was founded by the Chand Dynasty in 1560. In 1798 the area was overrun by the Gurkhas and was heavily bombed by the British as they tried to expel them in the Gurkha Wars of 1814-15.
Almora — cultural capital
Almora itself occupies a horseshoe-shaped ridge and is an important market town and administrative centre and is also considered the cultural capital of the area, also known for Jim Corbett's tiger escapades. Its stone paved roads, wooden houses with beautifully carved façades and homes decorated with traditional murals reflect its heritage.
Rural village life
Almora is the gateway to the wonderful foothills enabling a select few to experience real rural life in the Kumaon region from a village perspective.
360° Leti
Also in this area is the luxury retreat of 360° Leti overlooking the Ramganga River and ancient terraced lands, with snow-capped mountains behind.
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Places near Almora
- Nainital 19 miles away
- Corbett Tiger Reserve 47 miles away
- Rishikesh 89 miles away
- Haridwar 94 miles away
- Mussoorie 112 miles away
- Delhi 162 miles away
- Shimla 181 miles away
- Agra 196 miles away
- Chambal Sanctuary 208 miles away
- Bharatpur and Keoladeo Ghana National Park 212 miles away
- Fatehpur Sikri 212 miles away
- Gwalior 253 miles away
- Pragpur 256 miles away
- Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj 269 miles away
- Samode 287 miles away
- Ramathra 290 miles away
- Jaipur 299 miles away
Photos of Almora
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Mountain views near Leti, Almora -
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Mountain views near Leti, Almora -
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Foothills around Almora -
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Evening entertainment, Uttaranchal -
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Village house in the Kumaon hills -
![View of the Ramganga River from Leti]()
View of the Ramganga River from Leti -
![Terraced view of local villages from Leti]()
Terraced view of local villages from Leti -
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Local farming family on the Leti path
Our expert guides to exploring Almora
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Almora, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Almora at its best.
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Walking in India: on foot through the Himalaya & the Western Ghats ![View from Leti, Almora]()
Walking in India: on foot through the Himalaya & the Western Ghats
Walking in India: on foot through the Himalaya & the Western Ghats
Exploring India on foot, you pass through remote villages, stop for tea with local people and stumble upon hidden temples. Our India specialists suggest routes through the hills of the Western Ghats, tea plantations of Darjeeling and foothills of the western Himalaya.
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