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ALMOREA
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The
ancient town of Almora, before it's establishment
was under the possession of Katyuri king Baichaldeo.
He donated 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 founded at this centrally located place
in 1560 by Kalyan Chand.
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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. |
| Swami
Vivekanada had this to say about Almora. "These mountains
are associated with the best memories of our race: Here,
therefore, must be one of centres, not merely of activity,
but more of calmness of meditation, and of peace and I
hope some one day to realize it." In fact he expressed
a desire to have a meditation centre established here
and the Ramakrishna Mission at Bright End Corner is a
not an active ashram but is a quiet retreat for monks. |
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General
Information
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Area
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11.9sq.kms.(city
area) |
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Altitude
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1646
meters (5400feet) |
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4.4ºC
to 29.4ºC |
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Best
Season
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March
to June & September to November |
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Attractions: |
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Lakhuudiyar
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Three
very important protohistoric sites in the form
of rock paintings have been discovered near Almora.
Twenty kilometres from Almora, near Barechhina
along the Almora - Pithoragarh route, on the banks
of river Suyal, are to be found paintings of human
beings, animals, group of dancers, lizards, etc.
in the rock - shelter known as Lakhuudiyar. These
paintings are said to belong to the bronze - stone
age. The place is very close to the road.
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| Phulseema
and Pharkanauli |
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in Pharkanauli and Phulseema (4 km) the rock - paintings
belonging to the protohistoric age can be seen.
Here one finds an abundance of red lines running
in different directions and forming various dancing
figures. Lately more such rock - expressions and
cup marks have been discovered. One must stress
at this point that any attempts by tourists to deface
these valuable masterpieces are absolutely reprehensible
and unforgivable. |
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