Excursion
Katarmal Sun Temple
Katarmal Sun Temple is Situated 7 Kms from Almora, Uttarakhand. Katarmal Sun temple is around 70 kms away from Nainital. Katarmal is famous for 800 years Temple dedicated to the sun God. It is considered to be the second most important sun temple in the country, the structure is almost 800 years old and was built by the Katyur rulers of Kumaon. The attention which this old temple needed on regular basis has not been given to it. After that this temple goes in a bad shape and one feels very sad that a monument of such historical importance has been left to decay like this. This temple has some unique architectural style and the images carved on the walls are very intricately done.
Deer Park
Deer Park, positioned 3 km from Almora, is situated in Narayan Tiwari Dewai (NTD). The place is characteristic of rich natural beauty, with the cluster of pine trees marking its narrow path. Tourists visiting Almora often come to this park, so as to witness some of the endangered species like deer, leopard and the Himalayan black bear. Besides, the place is an ideal place to take a stroll or a leisure walk during the evening time.
Bright End Corner
It is located 2 kms from Almora . This place became famous for excellent sight of sunset and sunrise. From Bright and Corner a different kind of view is obtained of dawn and dusk. The unusual calm and peacefulness during this time is rarely felt on any other hill station offering a similar view. Serene and calm circuit house very close to this point is an added attraction. Nearby is the Vivekanand library in Ramkrishna Kutir. In this library one can find many books relating to philosophy and spiritual thinking. There is also a place dedicated to Swami Vivekanand. It was at this place Vivekanand spend few days while his stay in Himalayas.
Govind Ballabh Pant Museum
The Govind Ballabh Pant Museum is one of the popular tourist destinations in Almore city. It was built in dedication to Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant’s contribution as a freedom fighter as well as for his developmental efforts towards Uttarakhand. The museum is known for possessing a varied and good collection of ancient antiques which date back to the Katyuri and Chand dynasties that ruled Uttarakhand for years. The museum remains closed on Mondays and other Government Holidays. you can visit the museum from 10:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Binsar Wild Life Sanctuary
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful, quiet and wild Himalayan destination with rich natural surroundings among dense forest. Binsar is perched on top of the Jhandi Dhar hills. This place is situated 33 km north of the Almora town in the Uttarakhand state of India. From Binsar one can see the 300 km panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks like Kedarnath Peak, Shivling, Trisul and majestic Nanda Devi from a place called ‘Zero Point’. Binsar was the summer capital of the Chand Kings, who ruled over Kumaon, from 11th to 18th centuries AD. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1988, for the conservation and protection of the shrinking broad leaf oak (Quercus) forests of the Central Himalayan region, and it inhabits 200 bird species.
Golf Ground Ranikhet
Ranikhet Golf Course is one of the highest golf courses of Asia, located 5 kms from main Ranikhet City. Ranikhet Golf Course is a 9-hole course making it one of the prime attractions of Ranikhet. The green meadow of the golf course at such high altitude is awe-inspiring. The golf club provides membership plans for outsiders as well.