Kasar Devi, Almora
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Kasar Devi is a village near Almora, Uttarakhand. It is known for the Kasar Devi temple, a Devi temple, dedicated to Kasar Devi, after whom the place is also named. The temple structure dates to the 2nd century CE. Swami Vivekananda visited Kasar Devi in 1890s, and numerous western seeker, Sunyata Baba Alfred Sorensen and Lama Anagarika Govinda. A place also known for Crank’s Ridge, just outside the village, which was popular destination during the Hippie movement of the 1960s and 1970s, and continues to attract trekkers and tourists, both domestic and foreign.
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How to Reach:
By Air
The nearest airport to Almora is at Pantnagar, the seat of a famous agricultural university, about 127 KMs From Almora.
By Train
The nearest railway station is at Kathgodam situated around 105 KMs away. Kathgodam is connected by rail directly with Delhi, the capital of India, Lucknow, the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Dehradun the capital of the state of Uttarakhand.
By Road
Kasar Devi is well connected through a road network. Since air and rail connectivity in Uttarakhand is limited, the road network is the best and easily available transport option. You can either drive to Kasar Devi or hire a cab/taxi to reach Kasar Devi from Delhi or any other nearby cities.
Address
Binsar, Almora Rd, Khatyari, Almora, Uttarakhand 263601
Contact Details
099606 08919
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