District tourism development officer Almora

ment of Tourism, Government Of Uttarakhand, indiannAlmora town is situated on a 5 km mountain range situated at an altitude of 1,650 m and from a distance its shape resembles a horse shoesnnAlmora, another popular hill station of Uttarakhand is known as the cultural capital of Kumaon. This town is situated on a 5 km mountain range situated at an altitude of 1,650 m and from a distance its shape resembles a horse shoe. Almora was not discovered and developed by the British, instead it was the seat of power of the Chand Dynasty who ruled the land of Kumaon for almost a millennium. The town has maintained its old customs and traditions that are visible in the way houses and roads have been built.nnThe old forts, the historical monuments and the royal courts still exist in decent shape. The Kaushiki (Koshi) and Shalmali (Suyal) Rivers encircle the town, overlooked by the snows of the Himalayas. A must buy are the local Kumaoni sweets called Bal Mithai and Singauri.nnCity FactsnnState: UttarakhandnDistrict: AlmoranFamous for/as: Hill StationnLanguages:  Kumauni and Garhwali, HindinBest Season: Apr - Jun, Sep - NovnWeather:  Summer 12 to 28nWinter:  2 to 15°CnAltitude:  1651 mnPincode:  263601nSTD code:  05962nnDistancesnnDelhi to Almora: 370 kmnLucknow to Almora: 434 kmnKanpur to Almora: 451 kmnChandigarh to Almora:  495 kmnBhopal to Almora: 976 kmnnBest Season / Best time to visitnnAlmora has a pleasant and cool climate all through the year. But the best time to visit Almora is during March to November.nnWinters (December to February) offer chilly cool climate with temperature touching down to 4°C. December and January months are freezing.nnSummers (April to July) are moderate with maximum temperature below 30°C. The weather is perfect for Almora tourism.nnMonsoons (August to October) are associated with moderate rains, it makes Almora beautiful and attractive with fresh greeneries. March to June is good for outings and sightseeing.nnJuly to November is really beautiful with intermittent showers and those who like to be in rains are welcomed. December to February offers chilly climate with snowfalls and dew.