On foot · 2.5–3.5 hours
The Walk to Almora
Photo: Alexkom000, CC BY 4.0
- Distance
- About 8 km
- Downhill
- About 2.5 hours
- Uphill
- 3–3.5 hours
- Getting back
- Shared jeep or taxi
Walk down the forest trail below Kasar, all the way to the Almora bazaar. A pleasant descent through the pines, views of the town, and chai in the market at the end. Come back up in a shared jeep.
How to get there
- Set outFrom the road near the temple, on the trail that heads down toward Almora [to confirm the starting point].
- Head downThe trail hardly ever forks, but an offline map is worth having.
- Head backA shared jeep from the market, or a taxi for ₹300–500.
Good to know
- No water on the trail: bring two liters per person.
- The Almora bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- Check when the last jeep leaves for the way back.
Chabad House Almora Heading out on Friday? Be back before sunset for Kabbalat Shabbat. Want company on the trail? Ask at the Chabad House who else is going.
