Best Places To Stay in Almora

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Stay in Almora Resort Flat 29% Off	2D 1N	₹ 2433	5.0 star	View Details
Resort Stay at Almora	1D 1N	₹ 5000	4.0 star	View Details
Stay at Tree of Life Resort in Binsar	2D 1N	₹ 10300	4.0 star	View Details

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Binsar is a beautiful hill station valley of flowers which offers breathtaking views of the Kumaon Valley. The beautiful Himalayan range stretches to about 300 kms along the horizon out of which the most noticeable peaks are the Chaukhamba, Trishuli, Kedarnath, Panchchuoli, Nanda Kot and Nanda Devi.

The Binsar trek begins from Thalisain towards Pauri. The trek leads through thick forests of oaks, pine, silver fir and deodar that describe complete wilderness. The ascents and descents are gradual and the best time to visit is during winters. One can come across the Samadhi of the great Indian hero Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali situated at Musa Kota amidst Dudhatoli sanctuary.

The Binsar trek is an exciting experience and the trekkers can enjoy the beautiful views throughout the expedition. Binsar is enveloped with hanging moss, ferns, alpine flora, different varieties of wild flowers and forests where one can find rhododendron and oak trees.

If you are a bird watching enthusiast, during a trek in Binsar you will come across a number of beautiful and rare birds. The trek is rather simple and the forest cover will lead to small streams, lush green fields, but be careful of lion ants and tunnel spiders.

Best season: Mid September to early July

Duration: 3 Days

Altitude: 3030 m

Kuari Pass which signifies doorway is one of the best treks in Uttaranchal. It is also known as Curzon trail as this trekking trail was discovered by Lord Curzon in 1905. The panoramic views of the eastern slopes of the majestic Garhwal Himalayas, Neelkanth, Mana, Hathi Ghori Parvat, Bertholi, Trishul, Dronagiri, Kamet and Nanda Devi peaks can be experienced on Kuari Pass Trek.

The trek has dense deodar, ok and rhododendron forests which present a picturesque view. Rare and protected flora and fauna can be found on this trail. The trek passes via major rivers like Mandakini, Kaliganga and Dhauli Ganga .The ideal time to visit here is in summers.

Best Season: December - January
Duration: 6-8 Days
Max. Elevation: 4,264 m

Kuari Pass Trekking, 2019

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Shimla State Museum

Shimla State Museum is housed in an old Victorian mansion. It has been designed carefully to adapt it to the museum.

Location: The museum is set on a lonely hilltop known as ‘Inveram.’

Highlights: The Shimla State Museum is a residence of Indian government officials. Opened on January 26, 1974, the museum is used to collect as well as preserve the ancient artistic, historical, archaeological and ethnological human works for ensuring access to the future generations.

Price: The entry fee for the Indians is 20 INR and for the foreigners is 100 INR. Fee on camera is also levied. Indians will have to 50 INR surplus for carrying the camera and the foreigners will have to pay 100 INR surplus for carrying camera. Research scholars too will have to pay 100 INR for carrying camera.

Best Time: The ideal time to visit the Shimla State Museum is between 10a.m. to 5.p.m. Museum remains closed on all Mondays and other Gazetted holidays.

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Heema Ganaka

08 December 2018

Stay in Almora Resort Flat 29% Off

We traveled to Almora with my 3 year old and I am glad there wasn't any extra charge for children of such age. I found it really reasonable and up to the mark. The manager was a polite young man who ev

Heema Johar

08 December 2018

Stay in Almora Resort Flat 29% Off

An outstanding bread and breakfast in Almora. The property is surrounded with well-manicured mini gardens. A satisfying experience!

Durgeshwari Deshpande

08 December 2018

Stay in Almora Resort Flat 29% Off

Almora was on my bucket list and this tour by Thrillophilia made it possible. The amenities were nice and the surroundings of this place were so good that I wished I never had to come back. With views ...

Meenakshi Varma

08 December 2018

Stay in Almora Resort Flat 29% Off

I visited this place on a solo weekend getaway, and had the most peaceful time being surrounded by the peace, tranquility and beauty of nature, and I really enjoyed the hospitality of the caretaker, Mo

Chakor Mukhopadhyay

08 December 2018

Stay in Almora Resort Flat 29% Off

Thanks to the Thrillophilia team for organising this weekend holiday for me and my family. They made the entire process very easy for us, and that too at such an affordable price.

Rajiv Bandopadhyay

17 December 2018

Stay in Almora Resort Flat 29% Off

It was so soothing to be here. Almora is a nice place to enjoy a vacation away from hustle and bustle. So we just relaxed here to have a great time at this beautiful resort and enjoy luxury. It is surr...

Achyut Namboothiri

20 January 2016

Stay at Tree of Life Resort in Binsar

Almora is one of the best but unexplored places in Uttarakhand. The astounding beauty of the place, the snow clad mountains, the lush forests are all amazing and nature lovers like me will absolutely l...

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