What to do and see in Almora District, Uttarakhand: The Best Nature & Parks

March 9, 2022 Elouise Mccaul

Discover the best top things to do in Almora District, India including Har Ki Dun Valley, Tarikhet Village Nature, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Zero Point, Naukuchia Taal, Bhalu Dam, Pre-Historic Painted Rock Shelter, Rani Jheel, Hike Brothers, Mohan Joshi Park.
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1. Har Ki Dun Valley

Himalayashelter Chandrabani Road,majhra Vihar,beside Himalaya Academy, Garhwal 248001 India +91 94583 86006 http://www.himalayashelter.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Har Ki Dun Valley

Reviewed By NikhilRaje - Mumbai, India

The season we opted was extended winters,,, The Team Leaders we choose were Locals... The group we got was more awsum than us... Inevitably, we gotta WIN WIN combo - and results were stunning, mind blowing, worth re-living, cherishing forever, in short... You Must Better Experience it!!! Day1: So here we go... Dehradun being the closest airport was chosen... a day spent there around Auspicious Ganga River and Haridwar - Rishikesh. Next day early morning, Scorpio arrived, we took 7 hours en route Mussoorie, arrived at Sankri - a base camp for Kedarkantha and Har ki Dun Treks. We stayed in basic 2 floor hotel, best what we seen around... Day 2: After Sankri, you loose all connectivity with material world... Firstly Mobile range, then full coverage electricity... and convenient motor-able roads too... Now, you suit yourself like localities do... So, Next day Early Morning, Sumo Jeep took us off riding till Taluk in 1.30 hours... Hereon, a Real Trail Starts. You would find many enthu trekkers starting here, and you keep meeting them enroute, depending your speed and haults. En route, you pass through small villages like Datmir, Gangad.. and end your day at Seema... Off course not without unforgettable and inevitable local dhaba (Food Joints) breaks. On this route through Deep Pine and Chinar Trees, Supin River flows to your left - almost through-out - talking with you - telling you the stories of the Mountain Caps that you are seeing... But.. hiding the climax. Day 3: Already tasted long 12/14 kms yesterday, gear yourself for the tougher one now.. A team of 5-6 working throughout, always encouraging us, telling us about their local cultures, sometimes carrying our bags, apart from lifting full campsite and foods and medicines and backups and what not, offcourse, Khacchars (Donkey+Horse Combo) shares much more loads, but just could speak. So, this trail, mostly steep, starts showing you Himalayan Range. By now, snow caps becomes snow laden full scoop and some snow comes to your feet... Leaving behind Osla Village somewhere on your Left sky, you end up on a plato known as Kalkatiya Dhar... You are provided a much needed hot food and sleeping bag... and you realise - you require nothing beyond. Everything else is Maayaa!!! hehehe!!! Day 4: Charge your Mobile n Cameras fully, you cant afford to miss a masterpiece, wont you? Every turn opens up a new canvas, every break gives you sense of your breath and existence... Here, You start realizing your limitations... Here is the time to start thinking... within yourself... Welcome to Land of Gods!!! Very soon, you start walking in 1 feet deep snow, climb up n down, cross frozen river, then walking beside her, this last one is a dream stretch... this 1 hour is unforgettable. Now you start seeing a innocent and purest soul - A Shiv Ling. That's where your final destination is. To take a kings stone type rock and face towards Swarga Rohini and the Valley Down. This is Breath Taking... Beyond Imagination... Completely Divine... Makes you spell bound... You are Closest to yourself - if not here, then no where else. Murmure whatever with closed eyes - you would hear it as noise... Its that class Nirvanaa prevails here. Trust me, you needs to be destined to visit here. Well, Govt has stopped night stays here so we returned back to Kalkatiya Dhar - with extreme affection towards what we gonna cherish throughout our life. Day 5: Its not a round trek, so Arrangers just takes us through different routes to keep us going... But, story doesnt end here. We got a bonus. We got a rare chance to visit OSLA and Pouniya Village and be a part of their local rituals - these villagers claims to be ancestors of Pandavas and we were super happy to see there contentment in smallest things. It was so adhoc and smoother... Har ki Dun can not complete without you visiting and helping these pure heart villagers. We spend a night here. Day 6: Having got much more than what we desire, we rush back straight to Dehradun, mind it - you need to reach Sankri before 12am to achieve this. And back home next day noon. Note - 1. Dehradun to Sankri Travels costs more than Entire Trek Costs, and i found it completely unjustifiable. 2. Try Locals, give them more because they really really gets less, i have verified the facts. 3. Its Amaeture Trek, So a Must Do for a Himalayan Starter. For others, its a leisure trip, nothing too hard. More than a Review, i just penned my feelings friends. You need any help on this, i would love to assist with the Best teams i know there.

2. Tarikhet Village Nature

Tarikhet India
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Tarikhet Village Nature

3. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Binsar 263628 India
Excellent
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4.0 based on 117 reviews

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Reviewed By Aseemagr - New Delhi, India

The roads leading to the guest house on the top ( 10 kms) are very narrow but adventures to drive on. The 2 km trek from the guest house to zero point has beautiful views, surrounded by lush green trees and occasions growl of animals. It’s a place one cannot afford to skip while in Binsar

4. Zero Point

Binsar National Park, Almora India
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4.0 based on 146 reviews

Zero Point

Reviewed By roopshilab - Kota, India

Rain gear and a local guide May be required . Simple walkable trail in the moist mossy tall trees . Verdant meadows, hidden pathways , abundant birds, camouflaged mammals add to the pristine beauty. Two KMVN / TRH motel kinda places , though the Khali Estate is evidently the upscale pride of the place to stay. The Zero point needs maintenance , except ram- shackled dustbins there are no common signages or washrooms which is somewhat unnerving for Senior Citizens while trekking .However this in no way detracts from the beauty of the place .... the view of the sailing clouds in the azure skies wilt the glistening silvery horizon of the Himalyan ranges is breathtaking heavenly.

5. Naukuchia Taal

Near Bhimtal, Ranikhet India
Excellent
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4.0 based on 73 reviews

Naukuchia Taal

Reviewed By ManmathMishra - Noida, India

Clean lake with eateries near by. The boating charges are around 300 Rs for 30 minutes ride. There are many resorts in around the lake.

6. Bhalu Dam

Nr. Chaubattia Orchard, Ranikhet 263645 India
Excellent
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3.5 based on 18 reviews

Bhalu Dam

7. Pre-Historic Painted Rock Shelter

Lakhudiyar Cave, Almora 263601 India http://www.lucky-vagabond.com/2017/03/lakhudiyar-shelters-cavemen.html
Excellent
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3.5 based on 21 reviews

Pre-Historic Painted Rock Shelter

Reviewed By pranab2001 - Mumbai, India

It's unfortunate that in our country we don't value these heritage places. There is no maintenance and in fact not many local people even know about this place. The sign board can be easily missed by people. The paintings are faded now.

8. Rani Jheel

Between Canossa Convent School and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ranikhet India +91 78320 34083
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2.5 based on 60 reviews

Rani Jheel

9. Hike Brothers

Hike Brothers Adventures is one of the fastest growing outdoor adventure companies taking you through escapades tailored to your requirement. We have a wide array of offbeat and unexplored destinations and organise adventure activities like trekking, camping, hiking, white water rafting, skiing etc. in the Himalayas. Along with these adventures, we also organise cultural exposure activities, homes

10. Mohan Joshi Park

Near V-shaped Lake 2.5 Km From Almora, Almora India

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