Top Things to do in Almora District
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10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Almora District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Almora District, India including Saim Devta Temple, Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Dev Sthanam Ashram, Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram, Babaji Cave, Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Jhula Devi Temple, Kalpeshwar Temple, Katarmal Sun Temple, Kasar Devi Temple, Swargashram Binsar Mahadev Mandir.
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1. Saim Devta Temple
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By maini-live - Nata Dol, India
This is a small hidden away temple in the village of NataDol. The attraction is however the natural beauty all around. On one side of the temple is a dense forest. Beautiful birds can be spotted here. On the other side is the valley of NataDol village. The temple is located on a high spot and gives a good view of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks. This is a good place for a short nature walk.
2. Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Dev Sthanam Ashram
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By maini-live - Nata Dol, India
This is a new ashram that has come in the last few years. There is a group of temples, a Vedic school, a guest house, a meditation center, and various other facilities. The overall establishment is huge but only a part is open for the general public. It is surrounded by dense forests.
3. Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram at Dwarahat was inaugurated in 1983. The mountainous region around Dwarahat is hallowed with memories of Mahavatar Babaji (described by Paramahansa Yogananda in Autobiography of a Yogi), the first in the line of YSS Gurus, who revived the ancient technique of Kriya Yoga in 1861 and made it available to the world through his exalted disciple Lahiri Mahasaya. The various spiritual activities at the Ashram include daily practice of the Energization Exercises and group meditations, Sunday satsangas, celebration of Paramahansa Yogananda’s birthday on January 5, Mahavatar Babaji’s Smriti Divas on July 25 (which also includes a Yatra from the Ashram to Babaji’s cave). Functions are also held to commemorate the Avirbhav and Mahasamadhi anniversaries of the YSS Gurus.
4. Babaji Cave
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visited by thousands from all parts of the world, Mahavatar Babaji's Cave is the place where the immortal Babaji initiated Lahiri Mahasaya into Kriya Yoga in 1861 (as described in the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda). This is the most sacred pilgrimage place for Kriya Yogi's across the world. The cave is on Pandukholi Mountain beyond the hamlet of Kukuchina (25 km from Dwarahat). The mountain path to the cave has been renovated. The climb to the cave takes about one hour for the average person. Devotees come here to meditate and to pay their respect to the Great Guru. There are some great scenic views along the way and one can also see an entire range of the snow-covered Himalayas from the top of the mountain. The distance between Ranikhet and Mahavatar Babaji's cave is around 55 kms.
5. Chitai Golu Devta Temple
6. Jhula Devi Temple
7. Kalpeshwar Temple
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By MSVPrasad - Mysuru (Mysore), India
Having descended from Rudranath by around 2 pm we headed strainght to Kalpeswar. We had heard the road is motorable till about 300 mts from the temple. We were in for a surprise, the road after you turn from Helang to Kalpeswar is being done up and was in a bad state. It took us a full 3 hrs to travel 60 km and we reached our home stay - Patik Guest house which is about 2.5 km from Kalpeswar. Forget the road enjoy the scenic route. we just dumped our baggage and headed to the temple as it was getting late - 6 pm plus. Our road further up is motorable by say Jeep / Tractor our Xylo could not go much further. We walked about 2 km to reach the temple. The Temple location is just breath taking, with a river flowing by and a water fall dropping from about 100 mts. There is a rope way - not working as usual, a new bridge under construction for past 2 years ! For the present there is a small over bridge to cross the river and a pathway where you may have to walk on all fours to reach the temple :-( . The temple premises is very clean and well maintained. A Sadhu showed us around the place. As it was late evening the priest had returned. The temple however is always open. We stayed there till almost dark 8 pm plus and returned with a feeling we should have reached this place much earlier.
8. Katarmal Sun Temple
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Sigrun-60
After a pleasant walk from the parking lot along a thoughtfully designed walkway one reaches a magnifcient site overlooking the beautiful valley and Kosi River. The main temple devoted to the Sun God is surrounded by multiple smaller shrines designed in a unique style hundreds of years ago and surprisingly well preserved. Intricate carvings and sculptures and fascinating paintings can keep you admiring the craftmenship in ancient times for hours. The place has a special spirituality! Although there were no other visitors, the UK government had put all COVID-19 basic prevention measures into place. A few more explanation about this temple gem would be nice.
9. Kasar Devi Temple
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4.5 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By glidinggarud
The best place for Meditation. Kasar Devi is one of the only three places on Earth including Machu Picchu in Peru and Stone Henge in England to best the strongest geo-magnetic field which is believed to be the best for meditation. Swami Vivekanada Ji also visited the place and started his spiritual journey from here. If you visit Almora, visit Kasar Devi for sure, it's just 13 Km from Almora. The whole region is covered by Pine forests hence enhancing the beauty of this place.
10. Swargashram Binsar Mahadev Mandir
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Liz1wanders - New York City, United States
We saw the temple which was vey nice, and also took a long walk in the woods. Definitely recommend for a relaxing excursion in Ranikhet.
