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Excursions:
Bageshwar: 38 km. This
pilgrim town close to Kausani ( 38 Kms ) with a number
of highly revered temples was once a trading centre,
and now is the base for treks to Pindari, Kafni and
Sunderdhunga glaciers (all in Almora district).
Baijnath : 19 km from Kausani on the bank
of Gomti river in a flat valley, is an important centre
for Shiva worshippers. (1125 mts.) .The temple complex
of Baijanath and Vaidyanathnas was constructed by the
Katyuri Kings .
Chaukori : 85 Kms.
Chaukori is the best site to view the Himalayas. One
feels like touching the Himalayas from Chaukori. Ranking
among the prized spots of Uttaranchal Hills, the spot
offers unsurpassable beauty.
Patal Bhubneshwar :
120 Kms. The way to the temple is through a narrow
tunnel shaped cave. The main passage way open open into
several small caves which have in them the stone carvings
of many traditional gods and Godesses and can evoke
weird romantic fancies and images in the religiously
inclined person. The cave temple of Patal Bhubneshwar
is traditionally believeds to be the abode of 33 core
deities. A visit is recommended.
 Binsar:
(2412 mtrs) 61 km, lies along the Almora – Takula
– Bageshwar route. Breathtaking and intimate view of
the Himalayas. Once the summer capital of the Chand
Rajas ( 7th to 8th century ) Binsar is one of the most
scenics spots in the Kumaon Himalayas . Binsar hills
known as Jhandi dhar , rise to the height of 2412 mts.
And offer an excellent view of Almora town, Kumaon hills
and greater Himalayas , surrounded by the alpine flora
, ferns , hanging moss and species of wild flowers .
 Katarmal
– the temple of the Sun God : 68 Kms on the
Almora – Ranikhet Road, ( 3 Kms on foot ), after the
picnic spots of Hawalbagh and Matela , across the river
Kosi is the Sun Temple of Katarmal.. This is the only
sun temple in this part of Kumaon built over 800 years
ago. Little over one Kilometre ( 0.6 mile ) beyond Katarmal,
is Bikut forest, from where a magnificent view of Almora
presents itself
 Jageshwar
: 85 Kms Counted among the 12 jyotirlingas
in the country , Jageshwar lies in a beautiful narrow
valley hedged by monarch- sized, ancient deodars . of
the over 100 small and large shrines of this complex
, the three outstanding one in terms of sculpture ,
are dedicated to Jageshwar , Mrityunjaya and Pushtidevi.
In Jageshwar, fairs are held during Shivratri and in
the month of July-August.
Lakhudiyar : 67 km.
Literally meaning one lakh cavers, this is noted for
pre-historic wall paintings. A hood-like rocky shelter
is the chief-specimen.
Sitalakhet : Watching
the Himalayas from Sitalakhet, 86 km from Almora, is
an incomparable experience. Scouting camps are often
held here and Syahi Devi temple is just 3 km ahead.
Gananath : (2166 mts.)
31 KM. Famous for its cave and Shiva temple .A fair
is held here on every Kartik Purnima .
Kalmatia
Hill :
59 Kms. There is a temple of Durga on the Kalmatia
hill , known as Kasar Devi , a forested spur five miles
( 8 km ) to the north east of Almora. In one of the
caves there , Swami Vivekanand practised intense sadhana
in 1890 , before his visit to U.S.A .Many foreigners
have permanently settled at Kasar Devi . The Kalmatia
hill is a rock 8 km from Almora in an area called Upereti
Khala , while near by town called 5-4 km or 3.3 miles
is an old temple atop a hill , overlooking the snowy
height beyond , also dedicated to the goddess .
Chitai Temple
It is hard to find a place in Almora, without a
temple or a view of the glorious peaks. Here 57 Kms
away, and commanding a view is a temple to Golla- one
of the many in Almora.
 Matela
- Orchards And Farms
Midst idyllic
surrounding, to enhance their beauty, as it were, are
ornamental gardens and Orchards, leaving nothing more
to be desired as for as picnic spot. Here also, 60 Kms
from the town is an experimental farm and water pumping
station.
Kausani
To Badrinath : (256 Km) Kausani to Gwaldam
– Karanprayag – Joshimath – Badrinath
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Welcome drink on arrival.
50
km north of Almora, nestling amongst thick, dense pine forests,
Kausani is the place to head for a closer view of the grandeur
of the Himalayan scenery. From here there are excellent 300
km wide views of the Nanda Devi group of Mountains, especially
of sun rise. The view of the snow covered Trishul and Nanda
Devi is so clear that one gets a feeling of the snow within
touching distance. Eulogised by poets & philosophers,
this scenic and beautiful spot (1890m) offers so much all
year round-sightseeing, history, sport, pilgrimage & complete
relaxation. 
