Almora - The Cultural Capital Of Kumaon
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Almora - Binsar Wildlife Century + Katarmal Sun Temple
Binsar Wildlife Century
Binsar used to be the hunting grounds of the old Chand rulers of Almora. In later years, after the British defeated Nepal and Kumaon became a British-administered region, the senior bureaucrats of the administration established estates here. Consequently, they protected the region from pine plantations (the fate of large parts of Kumoan, including the lower reaches of the present-day Sanctuary. Binsar has a wide variety of wildlife – leopards, mountain goats, barking deer, wild boars, porcupines, yellow-throated martens, Himalayan palm civets, hares, serows, and the ubiquitous langurs and macaques.
Katarmal Sun Temple
The Katarmal Temple was built in the 9th century by the Katyuri kings, a Hindu Rajput dynasty who ruled over the region in that period and were responsible for the construction of nearly 400 temples in Uttarakhand alone. This particular temple was built by Katarmalla and is a grand complex featuring a shrine dedicated to the ancient avatar of the sun god known as Burhadita or Vraddhaditya. It is surrounded by 44 smaller temples constructed at different periods in time. These temples are built out of large slabs of locally quarried stone which were then transported on hilly roads, a feat in itself in a period predating tarmac roads.
Almora - Local Sightseeing + Chitai Golu Temple Visit
Almora, which is located in Uttarakhand’s scenic Kumaon area, is well known for both its natural beauty and its historic temples. Lal Bazaar, a lively market in the center of Almora, ought to be on every shopaholic’s must-visit list. It is also recognized for its lively ambiance, colorful shops, and wide selection of traditional Kumaoni goods. You can buy a wide variety of distinctive souvenirs to bring back home, including carved wooden artifacts and intricately woven shawls and stoles.
Chitai Golu Temple
The Almora landmark Chitai Devta Mandir honors the Gollu or Goljyu Devata, an incarnation of Lord Mahadev Shiv manifested as Gaur Bhairav. There are several Golu Devta temples in Almora, but the Chitai Golu Devta Mandir is particularly holy. It lies in the picturesque Kamoun Himalayan area, which is just 9 kilometers from Almora’s central city. If you ask nicely and in good faith at this temple, your every request will come true.
Almora to Delhi - Sightseeing and Drop
Morning: Visit Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary or Katarmal Sun Temple. Afternoon: Begin your return journey to Delhi (approx 10-11 hours). Late Evening: Arrive in Delhi.
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