A quiet alternative to the usual hill stations — perfect for slow, meaningful travel
Tucked into the heart of the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand, Almora is a town that doesn’t shout for attention—but instead, quietly invites you in. Unlike the more commercial hill stations, Almora offers something far more lasting: peace, perspective, and a deep connection to the land and its stories.
At 1,650 metres above sea level, Almora spreads gracefully across a ridge, with terraced fields on one side and deep pine forests on the other. It’s a place where life moves slowly, and nature is not something you visit—it’s something you live alongside.
A Town Rooted in History
Almora has been home to poets, thinkers, monks, and seekers for centuries. Swami Vivekananda meditated here. Rabindranath Tagore and Uday Shankar found inspiration here. Even the Dutch painter Nicholas Roerich spent time capturing its light and skies.
Walk through Lala Bazaar or Malli Bazaar and you’ll find traditional Kumaoni homes with carved wooden facades, narrow cobbled paths, and a way of life that hasn’t changed much in decades. The town carries its history not as a monument, but as a quiet rhythm in everyday life.
A Town Rooted in History
Almora has been home to poets, thinkers, monks, and seekers for centuries. Swami Vivekananda meditated here. Rabindranath Tagore and Uday Shankar found inspiration here. Even the Dutch painter Nicholas Roerich spent time capturing its light and skies.
Walk through Lala Bazaar or Malli Bazaar and you’ll find traditional Kumaoni homes with carved wooden facades, narrow cobbled paths, and a way of life that hasn’t changed much in decades. The town carries its history not as a monument, but as a quiet rhythm in everyday life.
Spiritual Calm: The Energy of Kasar Devi
Just a 20-minute drive from Stone Villa is Kasar Devi Temple, perched high on a hill with views of the Himalayas. But it’s not just the view that draws visitors—it’s the energy. Scientists say the area sits on a strong geomagnetic field, part of what’s known as the Van Allen Belt.
It’s one of only three such locations in the world, along with Stonehenge and Machu Picchu. Seekers and meditators have felt its effects for years. But you don’t have to believe in energy lines to feel it—just sit quietly on the rocks and breathe. You’ll understand.
Everyday Stillness and Simplicity
Almora isn’t about itineraries. It’s about taking slow walks through oak forests, sipping chai on a misty morning, and hearing birds you don’t recognize. It’s about watching mountain light change the color of the hills, hour by hour.
Whether you’re journaling on the porch at Stone Villa, exploring nearby village trails, or enjoying a home-cooked Kumaoni meal made from garden vegetables, everything here nudges you to slow down.
