Crank's Ridge , Almora
About Crank's Ridge
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 center’. Since then it has been popular with a western alternative crowd. The writer D.H. Lawrence spent two summers at this place. Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens also visited. In the summer, natural forest fires take place in the valley below. Travelers and backpackers gather at local cafes.
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Kasar Devi Temple, Uttarakhand
0 km from Crank's Ridge - 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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Bineswar temple (Binsar Temple), Uttarakhand
*6.6 km from Crank's Ridge - 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
8.6 km from Crank's Ridge - 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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Chitai Golu Devta, Uttarakhand
8.7 km from Crank's Ridge - 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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Nanda Devi Temple, Uttarakhand
10 km from Crank's Ridge - See map
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...
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Bright End Corner, Uttarakhand
14.4 km from Crank's Ridge - 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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Peora, Uttarakhand
32.6 km from Crank's Ridge - 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
33.9 km from Crank's Ridge - 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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Jageshwar, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand
35.6 km from Crank's Ridge - 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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Rudradhari Falls & Caves, Uttarakhand
39.2 km from Crank's Ridge - 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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Majkhali, Uttarakhand
39.6 km from Crank's Ridge - 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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Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand
42.4 km from Crank's Ridge - See map
Mukteshwar, an unspoilt hill station in Uttarakhand, surrounded by forests and more than two thousand meters above sea level, will definitely...
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