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Almora is an Indian small town located in Uttarakhand. It is located at 1,638m (5.362ft) above the sea level, on a ridge at southern end Kumaon hills. Raja Bahadur Singh established the town in 1568. Since then, it has been a popular tourist attraction. Almora is known for its beautiful scenery and Temple of Nanda Devi. But there are other places you can visit around the town. Here are the top spots to visit in Almora .
- Nanda Devi Temple is a temple dedicated to Nanda Devi, a Hindu goddess. It is situated on top of the town. This temple is a major pilgrimage site in India, and is visited every year by thousands.
- Bright End Corner: Bright End Corner provides a beautiful vantage point for views of the snow-capped Himalayan Mountains. You can see the most spectacular sights in the early morning sun rising over the mountains.
- Kasar Devi Temple: The Kasar Dev Temple is another popular site for pilgrimage, located just outside Almora. The temple, which is over 2,000 year old, is dedicated to Shiva the Hindu God.
- Katarmal Sun Temple – This is an important Hindu pilgrimage spot that attracts devotees from all parts of India. The temple is perched on a hill with stunning views of the surrounding valleys and mountains.
- Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary – Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, 32 kms from Almora, is home of a variety wildlife including leopards and tigers as well as elephants and deer. A forest Museum houses rare trees and plants.
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