AlmoraThings to do

Things to do in Almora

  1. Panchachuli Weavers Factory

    The Panchachuli Weavers Factory, off Bageshwar Rd, employs some 300 women to weave woollen shawls. The shop here has a wider range of products than at the small shop in the Mall. Taxis charge Rs120 return to the factory, or you can walk the 3km – follow the continuation of Mall Rd to the northeast and ask for directions.

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  2. Bansal Cafe

    This simple cafe in a lane between the Mall and Lalal Bazaar serves up a range of drinks and veg snacks, including good coffee, lassis, chaat (snack served with chutney) and samosas. Above is a good budget hotel with tidy rooms (some with TV) and a rooftop terrace.

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  3. Glory Restaurant

    This long-running family eatery on two floors is clean and modern and serves up popular South and North Indian veg and nonveg dishes, including biryanis and lemon chicken.

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  4. High Adventure

    High Adventure organises six-day treks to Pindari and 10-day treks to Milam for around Rs1700 per person, per day.

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  5. Discover Himalaya

    Treks to the Pindari and Milam Glaciers can be organised from Almora. Discover Himalaya runs such trekking trips.

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  6. New Soni Restaurant

    A popular Sikh dhaba serving tasty paneer (unfermented cheese), chicken and mutton dishes, and egg curry.

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  7. Pt GB Pant Museum

    The small Pt GB Pant Museum houses local folk art and ancient Hindu sculptures.

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