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Kasar Devi is a very famous temple in the toy town of Almora. A lot of pilgrims visit this temple, especially during Kartik Poornima during which a fair is set up known as the Kasar Devi fair. This is a very old temple, almost dating back to the 2nd-century. Spectacular views both in terms of architecture and environment can be experienced over here. Snow-covered Himalayan peaks, verdant environments, and a plethora of birds make up the surroundings of the temple. During a cloudy or foggy...

Dal and Raun are two small villages in the vicinity of the town of Almora. As this trail lies in the rural region there aren't a lot of major roads rather the roads and path that goes through the region are dirt paths and make up for an amazing mountain biking trail. Spectacular views of the Kumaon mountain range with a river in sight and verdant green environments and highly biodiverse flora and fauna make up the surroundings of this location. This area is highly picturesque with chances of...

This is a mountain biking trail nearby the Almora region that takes one into the village area. It takes one through many farmlands and some jungle region not exactly a jungle but an area with some trees, other than this section this region is pretty much devoid of shade. There is a high possibility of spotting different species of birds in this region, although not a lot of animals can be spotted in this location. During the springtime, there are many wildflowers that sprout all around which...

Nearby Almora there are various trails some leading just into jungles and the rural region, whereas others leading to some spectacular temple or ashram. As Uttarakhand is known as the Devbhoomi or abode of the demigods there are thousands of temples throughout, so much so that there might be a temple after every turn. This particular trail takes one on a journey through the rural region with farmlands, jungles, and dirt paths used only by the locals and shepherds. The stunning views and...

Gagnath or also known as Baba Gaganath is a very famous temple in Almora. A lot of pilgrims visit this temple on a daily basis to pray and pay homage to Baba Gaganath who is one of the incarnations of Lord Shiva. The temple itself is very beautiful and the surroundings are even more beautiful, making the temple even more appealing. Spectacular views of the verdant environments, the snow-covered Himalayas in the background, and the many birds chirping all around make the surroundings of this...