Almora district lies in the picturesque Kumaun region of Uttarakhand in India. With a breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas, the district summons tourists to its alluring grandeur of natural beauty. Famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, sumptuous cuisine and magnificent wildlife, coupled with an easy accessibility, Almora promises its tourists a visit full of fun and unforgettable moments. The district of Almora is bordered by Pithoragarh district in the east, in it's west lies the Garhwal district, in it's North lies the Bageshwar district and in the South is Nainital district.

The ancient Almora town, 380 km from Delhi and 63 km from Nainital, is the district headquarter. The total population of Almora town, according to 2001 census, is 30,613. It was under the possession of Katyuri king Baichaldeo. He donated major part of this land to a Gujarati Brahmin Sri Chand Tiwari. Later on when Chand kingdom was founded in Baramandal, the town of Almora was founded at this centrally located place in 1560 by Kalyan Chand.

In the days of the Chand Kings it was called Rajapur. The name 'Rajpur' is also mentioned over a number of ancient copper plates. The town of Almora is situated over a horse saddle shaped ridge of a mountain. The eastern portion of the ridge is known as Talifat and the western one is known as Selifat. The market is at the top of the ridge where these two, Talifat and Selifat jointly terminate.

The market is 2 km long and is covered with stone slabs. The place of the present cantonment was formerly known as Lalmandi. Presently where the collectorate exists, the 'Malla Mahal' (Upper Court) of Chanda kings was located. The site of present District Hospital used to be 'Talla Mahal' (Lower Court) of Chand rulers.

Almora has government rest houses and quite a few private hotels and lodges.

Circuit House: The reservations at circuit house is made by the district magistrate of Almora and is given on the basis of availability and warrant of precedence and is generally given to visiting dignitaries and important persons. So if you belong to the above mentioned group ring up 91-5962-230299,230170.
 
Forest Rest House: The reservations is made by the divisional forest officer of Almora whose office phone number is 91-5962-230065.
 
PWD Inspection House: The reservations of the suites available is made by the Executive Engineer, Provincial Division whose office phone number is 91-5962-230066.

The nearest airport is at Pantnagar, about 127 km from Almora. The nearest railway station is at Kathgodam situated 90 km away.