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

Things to Do in Almora: Kasar Devi, Bazaar Walks, Temples & Day Trips

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.

Top pickKasar Devi at sunset
Food walkLala Bazaar
Best day tripJageshwar Dham

In Almora

Kasar Devi and Crank's Ridge

Walk up to the temple, then along the ridge of cafes and guesthouses with big views.

All yearHalf dayEasy

Bright End Corner

Sunset over the valleys, close to town.

Oct - Feb1 hrEasy

Lala Bazaar and Khazanchi Mohalla

Old stone lanes, carved wooden houses, copper shops and sweet sellers.

All year2 hrsEasy

Govind Ballabh Pant Museum

A small museum of Kumaoni history and art near the bus stand.

Closed Mondays1 hrEasy

Day trips

Jageshwar Dham

Over 100 stone temples in a deodar forest, about 36 km away.

All yearHalf to full dayEasy

Chitai Golu Devta temple

The temple of bells and letters, about 8 km away.

All year1-2 hrsEasy

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Oak forest and Zero Point with a long Himalayan view, about 30 km away.

Oct - JunFull dayEasy-moderate

Kausani

Pine ridge with one of the widest Himalayan panoramas, about 52 km away.

Oct - JunFull dayEasy

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