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Chitai
Temple:
This is a very busy area. This temple is dedicated to Lord Golu. The people
of Kumau worship him. Once a wish is fulfilled people hang little bells
in this temple. Therefore there are thousands of little bells hanging
there. The view of the Himalayas is extremely beautiful from here. This
temple is 8 kms away by walk through a beautiful pine forest, but one
can go by cart too.
Bright
End Corner: Almora is 2 kms away from here. A highlight
of this point is the sunset and the sunrise seen through the Himalayan
peaks. A circuit house close by allows tourists to spend some time in
this peaceful surrounding. Close by is the Vivekananda Library which has
many books on literature. A little away is the Vivekananda Memorial where
Swami Vivekananda had stopped for a while on his journey to the Himalayas.
Martola: This picnic
spot amidst gardens is 10 kms away from Almora. Most of the people who
live here are foreigners. Buses and taxis come up to a point called Panuwanaula
and from there onwards one has to walk.
Katarmal: This 800-year old Sun Temple
is the second in importance after the Sun Temple of Konark in Orissa.
Seven kms away from Almora this historical important temple is an
example of intricate sculpturing. This temple is in need of restoration
now.
Binsar:
30 kms from Almora Binsar has a temple of Shiva
who is also called Bineswar. 2412 mts above sea level this temple
was constructed by King Kalyan of the Chand Dynasty. Visiting
this temple gives one peace of mind.
Kalimutt: 4.5 kms from Almora,
this picnic spot gives a lovely view of the Himalayan Peaks.
Jageshwar: 34 kms away from Almora
this temple of Shiva is situated amidst a dense Deodar forest and
has a lot of mythological importance. Here there are about 164 temples
of this kind.
Bageshwar: 90 kms
from Almora, Bageshwar is the trade center of Kumau.
Founded in 1450, on the banks of the river Sarayu, it has a temple of
Baghnath. Hotels and tourists guesthouses are available here for accommodation.
Further ahead from here is the Pindari Glacier.
Deer
Park: 3 kms from Almora this park is in NTD (Narayan
Tiwari Dewai).
Nanda
Devi Temple: This 1000-year old temple is one of the main
attraction of Almora. Its walls have carvings on them. Every year a festival
is held here in which youth from various mountainous areas come here to
participate in this dance festival.
Kasar
Devi: Near Kalimutt is the temple of Kasar
Devi. This ancient temple was built on a mountain peak in the second century.
The distance between Kalimatt and Kasar Devi is less than 1 km and can
be easily covered by foot. The surrounding area has become the home of
many foreigners. The main town is 6 km away.
Gannath: 47 kms from Almora this is
an ancient Shiva temple with natural caves. 2116 mts above
sea level this place is a favourite with nature lovers.
State
Museum: This museum is near the bus stand . It is closed
on Mondays and other Government Holidays. It is open from 10:30 A.M. to
4:30 P.M.
Simtola: 3 kms from Almora Simtola
is a picnic spot from where one can view the beautiful mountains covered
with pine and deodar trees.
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