Almora town spread over a ridge with mountains behind (photo: Suyash Mahar, Unsplash)

Where to Stay in Almora: Kasar Devi, Town Centre & Binsar Road

Almora is the cultural heart of Kumaon, a ridge-top town at about 1,640 m that was the capital of the Chand kings. Known for Bal Mithai, stone-paved bazaars, Kasar Devi and long Himalayan views, it is about 90 km from Kathgodam.

Best viewsKasar Devi
Most convenientMall Road, town centre
Quiet and greenBinsar road

Best areas to stay in Almora

Kasar Devi

≈ 8 km from town

Guesthouses and cafes on a pine ridge with Himalayan views.

Good
  • Views
  • Calm, artsy vibe
Keep in mind
  • Need a taxi to town
Best for: Couples, long stays

Mall Road and town centre

Hotels

Close to the bazaar, temples and bus stand.

Good
  • Walk everywhere
  • Food options
Keep in mind
  • Traffic noise
Best for: Short trips

Binsar road

Resorts and homestays

Forest stays between Almora and Binsar.

Good
  • Nature
  • Birdwatching
Keep in mind
  • Far from shops
Best for: Nature lovers

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Near Almora

≈ 19 km

Jageshwar Dham

A valley of ancient stone temples in deodar forest
Kainchi Dham≈ 24 km

Kainchi Dham

Neem Karoli Baba's ashram on the Shipra river
≈ 28 km

Bagwal Mela, Devidhura

Eight minutes of shields, flying fruit and faith in the hills of Champawat
Kausani≈ 29 km

Kausani

Gandhi's 'Switzerland of India', with a 300 km Himalayan view
Nainital≈ 31 km

Nainital

Lake town of the Kumaon hills
≈ 51 km

Champawat

The old Chand capital, with carved temples, Golu Devta and Corbett's tiger tale

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Auli

Auli

Chamoli

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