About Nanda Devi Temple
Nanda Devi Temple is situated in Almora itself. It is in the antechamber of a Shiva temple in a bazaar above the mall. Nanda Devi was the goddess worshipped by the Kumaon and Garwhal kings. Nanda Devi Temple has a typical Kumaoni architecture and is built of stones. It is one of the main attractions of the Almora town. The Nanda Devi Temple is one of the most important religious sites of the Kumaoni region. This temple is believed to be more than 1000 year old.
There are regular festivals in Almora to worship the goddess. Every year Nanda Devi Fair is held in Almora during months of August or September which draws large crowds from all over the state and tourist from abroad as well.
Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is three week famous festival of Uttarakhand state and people from state, country and many parts of the world participate in it celebrated every 12 years.
This three week long Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra begins from Nauti village, 25 KMs from Karnaprayag. Procession is led by a four-horned ram which leads them to Shiva’s home at the base of Trishul Mountain. This journey passes through many villages and some rough terrain which include Roopkund Lake where hundreds of skeletons are submerged in the lake. Is is believed that goddess Nanda Devi used to see her face in this lake hence called Roopkund. The presence of many century year old human skeletons at Roopkund Lake is a mystery that is still unanswered.
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Bright End Corner, Uttarakhand
2.6 km from Nanda Devi Temple - See map
There is some debate as to whether this is ‘Bright End Corner’ or ‘Brighton’ corner. Brighton is a town in England where counterculture is...
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Bineswar temple (Binsar Temple), Uttarakhand
*8.7 km from Nanda Devi Temple - See map
The Bineswar Mahadev Temple is eiight kilometers from Almora. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple was built during the 16th century. The temple...
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Simtola, Uttarakhand
9.9 km from Nanda Devi Temple - See map
Those pining for peace can head to Simtola for the day. It is three kilometers from Almora. There are an abundance of pine and fir trees, and a...
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Crank's Ridge, Uttarakhand
10 km from Nanda Devi Temple - See map
Crank’s Ridge, or Hippie Hill Hill is a place where the 1960’s live on. During the 1960’s this place gained a reputation as a ‘power...
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Kasar Devi Temple, Uttarakhand
10 km from Nanda Devi Temple - See map
A hilltop temple of Kasar Devi also known as Crank's Ridge, 8km north of Almora, is the pleasant hamlet of Kasar Devi. Also nicknamed...
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Chitai Golu Devta, Uttarakhand
10 km from Nanda Devi Temple - See map
Also just eight kilometers from Almora , this temple has hundreds of bells hanging at its entrance. Pilgrims and worshippers at the temple hang...
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Peora, Uttarakhand
21.8 km from Nanda Devi Temple - See map
Peora is a small hamlet in the district of Nainital. Situated in the Kumaon hills about 8 kms from Mukteshwar, this place is a heaven for nature...
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Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand
31.9 km from Nanda Devi Temple - See map
On top of the Jhandi Dhar hills, this sanctuary used to be the summer capital of the Chand kings during the 11th to 18th centuries. Oaks line the...
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Majkhali, Uttarakhand
33 km from Nanda Devi Temple - See map
Majkhali is a small town located about 13 Kms from Ranikhet quite famous as a perfect spot to view the great Himalayas specially the Mount...
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Jageshwar, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand
33.5 km from Nanda Devi Temple - See map
Jageshwar located in Almora district is famous for 124 large and small temples dating back to 9th century AD. The oldest amongst the cluster is...
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Chauli ki Jaali, Uttarakhand
33.6 km from Nanda Devi Temple - See map
Chauli ki Jaali is a place which offers splendid view of the Kumaon Valley. It is from here that once can see the vast valleys, eagles flying and...
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Rudradhari Falls & Caves, Uttarakhand
35.4 km from Nanda Devi Temple - See map
Rudradhari falls and caves situated amidst a breathtaking panoramic view of waterlogged terraced paddy fields and thick pine woods, the falls and...
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