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A meeting place for Paharis of Kumaon Hills
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Almora photo by Mahesh Nayal
Raja Haruheet Temple - New
Raja Haruheet Temple temple is situated in “Gujuru kot”
Talla sult near to Bhounkhal, about 46 KM from Ramnagar.
Lakes of Kumaon Region - New
The region of Nainital was once called the city of lakes or 'Chakta' as there were 60 lakes in the area.
Profile of Almora by Mahesh Singh Nayal.
Almora, a small town, which is, built on Kashaya Hill, as mentioned in the Hindu scripture, the "skanda
Purana". Unlike most hill stations, Almora wasn't empty hillside "discovered" by the british. It was already
an established town with a long history. It is perched on a 5 km long horshoe shaped ridge, at an
elevation of 1,646 m above
Ranikhet "Queen's field" by MaheshSingh Nayal
Ranikhet means 'Queen's Field' and is said to be named after the wife of the 12th-century raja, Sudhar
Deve. Spread along a ridge at 1,830 metres (6,004 feet), Ranikhet is covered with pine and oak forests.
On its northern side it offers fine snow views. Ranikhet is still a cantonment. The town is now the home of
the Kumaon Regiment, one of the Indian army's best.
Travelling in Kumaon region
This section will have articles about various places of
interest in the Kumaon region contributed by the members.
Click on the link to read the detailed articles.
