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The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, was
located at Mayawati Ashram then in Almora. Gurudev
Rabindranath Tagore spent a summer to get over the
personal grief after the loss of a beloved child. A
little later followed the great dancer Udaya Shankar.
Ravi Shankar, Zohra Sehgal, Simki and the youngster
Guru Dutt have all been here. Others have followed in
their footsteps. Pundit Nehru had served a term of
imprisonment in the Jail at Almora and has left behind
an evocative account of the pleasures of solitude and
the changing moods of nature in his various letters
written from this place which acted as inspirational
guide for the Indians.
Around Almora
Almora, is surrounded by many sightseeing places.
Binsar hill, locally known as Jhandi Dhar, rises to a
height of 2,412 meters and offers a panoramic view of
Almora town, Binsar, is an hour' s motor drive from
Almora, the Kumaon hills and the Greater Himalayas.
The region around in alpine flora, ferns, hanging moss
and innumerable species of wild flowers. The brow is
reached by an unpaved ridge lined by prosperous
private estate. A walk through the woods comprising
mostly oak and rhododendron forest, leads to a vantage
point at the summit, which offers an uncluttered view
of the Himalayan ranges and the surrounding valley.
Hindi poet Ajneya treated it as a famous summer spot.
How to reach Almora
By Road : Almora is well connected with
all-important cities of India by road.
By Air : The nearest airport is a Pant Nagar
(Nainital). During the summer regular flights are
operational.
By Rail : The nearest railway station near
Almora is Kathgodam.
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