Almora is a picturesque place in Eastern Uttarakhand. It offers a beautiful and panoramic view of the Himalayas and it has plenty of options for tourists that flock from all parts of India and the world. It is a place with natural beauty and people come here to simply enjoy it and relax. It could get cold in the winter months and hence the best time to visit it is from March to June.
Almora is known for its rich heritage in the form of jungles and myriad wildlife. You can buy unique handicrafts from the shops and also experience the sumptuous local cuisine. Over the past few years the tourists coming to Almora have an added advantage of various categories of hotels for staying. The options are available in the form of luxury resorts having large honeymoon suites to 3 star hotels offering all the amenities meant for travelers and corporate people.
You will find many hotels located near the main market and the bus stand. You will also find many government approved hotels as well. These are perfect for people who want cheaper staying options in Almora. Many hotels also offer special packages for several days. These are all inclusive packages which offer rooms, meals and even sightseeing facilities. You can get the best deals in these packages as you would have paid more in case you take these services separately.
It is best to make your Almora hotel bookings in advance in case you are planning to visit in summer. You can even book online through travel agent websites. The staff is very polite and hospitable and room service is available round the clock. And you can also taste the local cuisine in the in house restaurants. Several hotels have bars and coffee shops offering breathtaking views of the valleys and the mountains.
Almora hotels also offer you trekking excursions and cart rentals for interesting sights such as the Jim Corbet National Park. The charges for these excursions are quite reasonable but you get good service in the form of skilled drivers and guides who know the local areas very well.
List of budget hotels in Almora
The Patal Resort
This resort is actually a hundred kms away from Almora. The resort is a suitable resting place for travelers.
Location:
Set near the mystique of Patal Bhuvaneshwar, is 'The Patal Resort'. One can also trek 1.5 kms through the village to the caves.
Mount Heaven
Mount Heaven is quite a small yet comfortable hotel. The rooms have the basic facilities for all types of travelers.
Location
Located on the periphery of Simtola, a famous pine-covered picnic spot, Mount Heaven lies at an altitude of 1638 metres, nestled in the lap of Almora's pristine environs. The hotel is approximately 380 km away from Delhi.
Hotel Shikhar
Hotel Shikhar is a comfortable budget property offering comfortable rooms that have spectacular views of the valleys and the mountains. The room rates are quite reasonable.
Location
Hotel Shikar is located on the Mall in Almora, which is approximately 127 km from the Pantnagar Airport, and 90 km from the Kathgodham Railway Station. Ranikhet is 50 km away, and Nainital is 64 km away.
