Nanda Devi Mandir, Almora
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The Nanda Devi Mandir was built by the Chand Rajas. The idol of the goddess is located in the antechamber of a Shiva temple and is much revered by the locals. Every September, Almora comes alive as thousands flocks to this temple for the Nanda Devi Mela, a riot of pageantry that lasts for a full five days. The mela is an integral part of this temple for more than 400 years.
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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 90 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
Nanda Devi Temple Almora is well connected through road network. Since air and rail connectivity in Uttarakhand is limited, road network is the best and easily available transport option. You can either drive to Almora or hire a cab/taxi to reach Almora from Delhi or any other nearby cities.
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