In this article, we provide comprehensive information about the geography, history, population, and top tourist destinations of Almora. Almora district is a district in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand state, India. The headquarters is at Almora. It is known for its breathtaking views of the Himalayas, rich cultural heritage, and serene environment. Nestled in the Kumaon region, Almora offers a mix of natural beauty, historical significance, and spiritual tranquility.
| About: | Almora is a municipal corporation and a cantonment town in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Almora district. Almora is located on a ridge at the southern edge of the Kumaon Hills of the Himalaya range. Almora is a charming hill station located on a horseshoe-shaped ridge of a mountain, with the eastern part known as Talifat and the western part called Selifat. Each year, its stunning views of the Himalayas, rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, and delicious cuisine draw in tourists. Additionally, Almora serves as a business hub for the Kumaon region. Developed by the kings of Chand dynasty, it was later maintained and further developed by the British regime. |
| History: | The ancient town of Almora, before its establishment, was under the possession of Katyuri kingBaichaldeo. He donated the major part of this land to a Gujrati Brahmin Sri Chand Tiwari. Later on when Chand kingdom was founded in Baramandal, the town of Almora was founded at this centrally located place in 1568 by Kalyan Chand. In the days of the Chand Kings it was called Rajapur. The name ‘Rajpur’ is also mentioned on a number of ancient copper plates. Almora town was the administrative headquarter of the Kumaun district; that was formed in 1815 following the defeat of Gorkha army in the Anglo-Gorkha war and the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. The Kumaun district then consisted of the complete Kumaon Division excluding the Terai district with its headquarters at Kashipur. In 1837, Garhwal was made a separate district with its Headquarters at Pauri. The Nainital district was carved out of the Kumaun District in 1891, and the Kumaon District was then renamed Almora District after its Headquarter. In the 1960s Bageshwar district, Pithoragarh district and Champawat district had not yet been formed and were part of Almora district. Pithoragarh district was carved out of Almora on 24 February 1960 and Bageshwar district on 15 September 1997. |
| Country : | India |
| State: | Uttarakhand |
| District: | Almora |
| Population: | 35,513 (2011 Census) |
| Language: | • Native: Kumaoni • Official: Hindi, Sanskrit |
| Literacy: | The overall literacy rate of Almora district is 80.47 percent while the male & female literacy rates are 92.86 percent and 69.93 percent respectively. |
| Major Attractions to Visit: | Gairad Golu Dev Temple Nanda Devi Mandir Banri Devi Temple Katarmal Sun Temple Gana Nath Temple Binsar Mahadev Temple, Ranikhet Jageshwar Dham Temples, Almora Jhoola Devi Temple, Ranikhet Chitai Golu Temple, Almora Kasar Devi |
