Almora is a scenic district in the Kumaon region, east of Uttaranchal in India. Almora offers a spectacular bird's-eye view of the Himalayas, and draws in tourists from all over the world to its fascinating magnificence of natural beauty. The Heritage Hotels in Almora are perfect places to stay at for the vacationers. Well-known for its rich cultural heritage, exclusive handicrafts, lavish cuisine and outstanding wildlife, Almora promises its tourists a visit full of fun and unforgettable moments. The region is easily accessible from various parts of the state and the country.

The olden town of Almora was under the control of Katyuri King Baichaldeo before its foundation. He gifted major part of this land to a Gujrati Brahmin, Sri Chand Tiwari. Later on when Chand Kingdom was founded in Baramandal, the town of Almora was established at this centrally situated place in the year 1560 by Kalyan Chand. In the days of the Chand Kings it was called Rajapur. The town of Almora is placed over a horse saddle shaped edge of a mountain. The eastern portion of the ridge is known as Talifat and the western part is known as Selifat. The market is at the pinnacle of the ridge where these Talifat and Selifat together come to an end.

The nearest airport to Almora is at Pantnagar, the place of a famous agricultural university, at a distance of about 127 Kms from Almora. The nearest railway station is at Kathgodam located around 90 Kms away. Kathgodam is linked by rail straight with Delhi, the capital of India, Lucknow, the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh and Calcutta.