This picturesque hill station, at an altitude of 1650 metres, is one of the few not created by the British. Some 400 years ago it was the capital of the Chand Rajas of Kumaon.
Almora is larger than Ranikhet and Kausani, there'an interesting bazaar, good views of the mountains and some great walks. The eight-km walk up to the Kasar Devi Temple is recommended this is where Wwami Vivekananda came to meditate.

Others

Hotel Shikhar, Museum, Hotel Pawan Hight Adventure, Kailash Hotelm Savoy Hotel, Holiday Home. Himalay Woollines, Hotel Bright etc.

Around Almora

Katarmal & Jageshwar: There are a number of ancient temple sites in the area. At Katramal is the 800 year old Sun Temple. A much larger group dating back to the 7th century AD, is 34 km away at Jageshwar in an attractive valley of deodars.