Almora
India · State of UttarakhandIN
City in Uttarakhand, India
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. The Koshi (Kaushiki) and Suyal (Salmale) rivers flow along the city and snow-capped Himalayas can be seen in the background.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 34,122
- Coordinates
- 29.597, 79.659
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 1642 m
Overview of Almora
Part of State of Uttarakhand, India, Almora is a compact town. With 34,122 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. The altitude here is around 1,642 m. A useful hint when you budget your days. Travel interests covered here include nature and sports. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern.
Things to do in Almora
Nature in Almora
(3)Under nature, Almora is tagged with Countryside, Gardens and Mountains. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Almora.
Sports in Almora
(1)Sports in Almora covers Snow Tubing. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Almora.
More to do in Almora
(1)Under other activities, Almora is tagged with Secret. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Almora.
Best time to visit Almora
For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. For anything on snow, December to February is the season.
Getting there & around
Reaching Almora is easiest with a car once you are in State of Uttarakhand. Almora runs on Asia/Kolkata time.
Similar destinations
Places near Almora that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Almora known for?
- In State of Uttarakhand, India, Almora stands out for nature and sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 34,122-strong destination.
- What can you do in Almora?
- Options in Almora run to Countryside, Gardens, Mountains and Snow Tubing — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Almora?
- For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. For anything on snow, December to February is the season.
- Where is Almora located?
- You will find Almora in State of Uttarakhand, India. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
Cost of living in Almora
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 24
- Rent index
- 6
- Groceries index
- 22
- Restaurants index
- 16
- Inexpensive meal
- $4.8
- Cappuccino
- $1.32
- 1-bed, centre
- $672
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $370
More about Almora
Info about Almora, State of Uttarakhand (India)
Almora is a city in State of Uttarakhand, located in India (IN).
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With a population of 32.442 citizens, its timezone is Asia/Kolkata (Asia/Kolkata_cet).
Almora is one of the top destinations for mountains, secret, countryside, snow tubing, gardens in India.
More details about Almora in India (IN)
It is the capital of Almora district.
Almora time zone is UTC+05:30 (valid in period standard time).
Do You are looking to dial local phones! Use 5962 if you wish to call local phone numbers. Almora postal code is 263601, so if you want to send anything to family via post in Almora this can be done by using this post code as explained.
Its dimensions are 20 square kilometers, this is why Almora is very small town a nice destination for travelers that are interested in small cities as an economic base to travel to, a calm place without confusion that you find in big cities. Here you save money due to its cheap housing costs, so for this reason you and your travel companions can have Almora as base in order to visit all India and Almora near things to do.
Almora meters above mean sea level, or meters above sea level (MASL), should be about 1642 mt. For this it is an ideal destination if you and your friends love high mountains to visit for your next vacation and want to do hiking when you are going in a new country.
Interactive Almora (India) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Almora, State of Uttarakhand India (IN).
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