The best attraction of Nanda Devi mountain is the famous Nanda Devi temple which is mainly dedicated to Devi Nanda who is also known as Parvati, as deity and daughter of the Kumauni people.Nanda Devi temple is located above the mall road of the Almora city in Almora district of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand state in India is considered as the deity and daughter of both the Garhwali and Kumauni people lovingly worshipped and highly respected in Uttarakhand region.Tourists, who come during the occasion at Nanda Devi temple are offered with the chance to enjoy the entertaining dance programs of local people.
Every 12 years, Nanda Devi Raj Yatra is the one of the most popular celebrations of this area where devi Nanda, in the form of decorated-sheep with ornaments, food and clothing is sent to her considered home Trishul peak with music, illuminations, local folk songs and dances.
There are many mythological thoughts behind this famous temple. Nanda Devi Temple is made in famous Kumaoni-style beautiful architecture within the antechamber of a Shiva temple. Another temple of goddess Nanda is in the northern shore of Naini lake in Nainital district. There are numerous temples of Nanda Devi in Kumaun hills.
Pilgrims and other tourists can visit Nanda Devi temple in Almora any time of the year. Still during March to June and spring months September to November are considered as the best season for Nanda Devi temple tour. Winter won’t be a good time to visit Nanda Devi. As winter in Almora is cold and monsoon rain and snowfall make the mountain roads a bit slippery to trek through.
How To Reach
By Air: Pantnagar Airport, Udham Singh Nagar is the nearest airport which is about 125Km away from Almora. Tourists must pursue roadways from the Pantnagar airport.
By Rail: The nearest preferable railway station will be Kathgodam railway station, Nainital which is 91Km away from Almora. Kathgodam railway station offers regular train services from Delhi. Tourists can use roadways to reach Nainital from Kathgodam.
By Road: The main city, Almora is well-connected to Delhi and the cities of Northern region by regular bus service. Private tourist companies also offer regular transportation from various cities of India.
