Around Almora

There are quite a few hill stations to visit near Almora. Binsar is situated 30 km from Almora. You can have an unobstructed view of the important mountain peaks of Uttaranchal from here. Binsar wildlife sanctuary is located 35 kms from Almora.

The entire area is various species of exotic flora and fauna. Ranikhet is almost 35 km from Almora. It was one's the British cantonment and you will find buildings of the British period even today. There are several places to visit at Ranikhet. Bageshwar is 90 km from Almora and is a newly made district. There is an ancient and famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated on the banks of the confluence of two rivers Gomati and Saryu. Baijnath is a small town famous for a group of temples. It is a small distance away from Bageshwar. Kausani is a small hill station mid way between Almora and Bageshwar. Mahatma Gandhi spent three weeks in the Anakshakti Ashram in this small hill station and described it as the Switzerland of India. The view of the snowline is spectacular from here. Sitalakhet is a small hill resort, which is yet unexplored. There is the temple of Sayahi Devi on the top of a mountain peak.

Nestled in the Kumaon hills, Almora is an ideal destination for all the peace seekers.Imperial Heights provides peace and serenity and is centrally located among all Almora Hotels hence it is easily first choice of all travelers among all hotels in Almora. Surrounded by modern and ancient temples - with the glorious Himalayan peaks overlooking it - Almora has fascinated travellers from far and wide. The mystical and spiritual qualities associated with this place have attracted people of the likes of Swami Vivekanand, Mahatma Gandhi, Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru and many others. Travellers continue to flock the serene locales every year to view the snow glistened Himalayas outlining the blue skies, and soak themselves in the calm and solitude.

Located in the newly formed state of Uttaranchal, Almora is one of the very few hill stations that were not developed by the English. Rather, it was the Chanda dynasty that established it, nearly 400 years ago. Geographically, Almora is bound in the east by the district of Pithoragarh - bordering Tibet, in the west by the district of Garhwal, in the north by the district of Bageshwar and in the south by Nainital district.