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20 mins away from Kasar Devi, explore the vibrant Almora market with Anika, your local expert female host. The market, with its unique architecture & maze-like lanes, invites you to dive into the local culture & glorious history. Savor regional treats like baal meethai, samosas, and masala chai while discovering the significance of Kumaon's traditional attire and jewellery. Visit the Nanda Devi Temple to hear captivating stories about its festivals & experience the rich array of spices, incense & handcrafted utensils. This tour ensures you uncover the best shopping spots for authentic gifts and local treasures, with insider knowledge to guide your purchases.
- Wander through Almora's market, admiring its unique architecture
- Taste famous local snacks and sweets like baal mithai & samosa
- Learn about Kumaon’s traditional attire and jewellery
- Enjoy insider tips on the best places to shop for local goods
- Discover Nanda Devi Temple through the culture, stories, and myths of Kumaon
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet near the entrance of Mansarovar restaurant. Please stand on the side and don't block the restaurant entry. Reach by 10:45 AM as tour departs at 11:00 AM
Itinerary
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Experience the stories and myths of the Nanda Devi Temple with our expert host, and learn about the deities and their cultural significance in Kumaon. Built hundreds of years ago, the temple offers a glimpse into the region’s ancient architecture, which our host will bring to life. Its walls are adorned with intricate sculptures, including the erotic imagery found in many ancient Indian temples. If you feel called to, a private prayer ritual can be arranged, offering a more personal moment of connection with the temple and its traditions. If you time your visit right during August–September, you may also be able to attend a specially curated Nanda Devi Festival walk with our host.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Almora Market Tour - Wander through the narrow lanes of the Almora Market, a pedestrian-only bazaar established in the 16th century. Our host will explain the traditional Kumaoni architecture and colorful centuries-old buildings. This is where locals come for their everyday shopping. Experience the bazaar and its essence through its shops and street food. Explore Indian spices, traditional utensils, incense, clothes, jewellery, local vegetables, sweets and snacks like Bal Mithai and samosas, along with masala chai from some of the best local spots. Experience the market’s sustainable spirit through its repair shops, where shoes, zips and umbrellas are mended, repaired and given a new life.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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An extraordinary museum preserving the history of Uttarakhand. You will see a remarkable collection of traditional Kumaoni musical instruments and objects from everyday life. Explore Aipan art and its different variations, ancient sculptures found across the Kumaon region, and an impressive collection of coins. Discover historic land transfer documents inscribed on copper, offering a glimpse into the region’s rich cultural and administrative history.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Almora Fort - Explore the ancient Malla mahal and its architecture, uncover the fascinating story and local beliefs behind the ancient temple tucked within the fort’s walls. Pause at the viewpoint overlooking the surrounding landscape, then discover how the fort’s built-in defensive elements were designed to protect it. As you move through its spaces, uncover the stories, legends and details that reveal how this historic fort once functioned and evolved over time.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travellers with knee problems or breathlessness, as it requires a slight uphill walk.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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