Almora Market Walking Tour Spices and Culture

Duration4h - 5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesHindi, English

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

20 minutes aways from Kasar devi, explore the vibrant Almora market, where unique architecture and maze-like lanes invite you to dive into the local culture. Savor regional treats like baal meethai, samosas, and masala chai while discovering the significance of Kumaon's traditional attire and jewelry. Visit the Nanda Devi Temple to hear captivating stories about its festivals, and experience the rich array of spices, incense, and handcrafted utensils. This tour ensures you uncover the best shopping spots for authentic gifts and local treasures with insider knowledge to guide your purchases.

- Wander through Almora's market, admiring its unique architecture
- Taste famous local snacks and sweets like baal meethai and samosas
- Learn about Kumaon’s traditional attire and the jewellery
- Enjoy insider tips on the best places to shop for local goods
- Discover Nanda Devi temple through the cultures, stories and myths of Kumaon

What's included

Entrance fee
Tea/coffee at the designated spot

Private transportation
Personal shopping and food expenses if any
Sundays - Market is closed

What to expect

Nanda Devi Temple
45m · Admission ticket included

Experience the stories and myths of the Nanda Devi Temple with our expert host, and learn about the deities and their cultural significance in Kumaon. Built hundreds of years ago, the temple offers a glimpse into the region’s ancient architecture, which our host will bring to life. Its walls are adorned with intricate sculptures, including the erotic imagery found in many ancient Indian temples.

If you feel called to, a private prayer ritual can be arranged, offering a more personal moment of connection with the temple and its traditions.

If you time your visit right during August–September, you may also be able to attend a specially curated Nanda Devi Festival walk with our host.
Almora
1h 30m

Almora Market Tour - Wander through the narrow lanes of the Almora Market, a pedestrian-only bazaar established in the 16th century. Our host will explain the traditional Kumaoni architecture and colorful centuries-old buildings. This is where locals come for their everyday shopping.

Experience the bazaar and its essence through its shops and street food. Explore Indian spices, traditional utensils, incense, clothes, jewellery, local vegetables, sweets and snacks like Bal Mithai and samosas, along with masala chai from some of the best local spots.

Experience the market’s sustainable spirit through its repair shops, where shoes, zips and umbrellas are mended, repaired and given a new life.
Gobind Vallabh Pant Museum
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

An extraordinary museum preserving the history of Uttarakhand. You will see a remarkable collection of traditional Kumaoni musical instruments and objects from everyday life. Explore Aipan art and its different variations, ancient sculptures found across the Kumaon region, and an impressive collection of coins. Discover historic land transfer documents inscribed on copper, offering a glimpse into the region’s rich cultural and administrative history.
Almora
45m

Almora Fort - Explore the ancient Malla mahal and its architecture, uncover the fascinating story and local beliefs behind the ancient temple tucked within the fort’s walls. Pause at the viewpoint overlooking the surrounding landscape, then discover how the fort’s built-in defensive elements were designed to protect it. As you move through its spaces, uncover the stories, legends and details that reveal how this historic fort once functioned and evolved over time.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet near the entrance of the restaurant. Please stand on the side and don't block the restaurant entry.
Choose this option if you have your own transport arrangments as the market is about 8kms away

Meeting point

We'll meet near the entrance of the restaurant. Please stand on the side and don't block the restaurant entry.

End point

We'll meet near the entrance of the restaurant. Please stand on the side and don't block the restaurant entry.
Choose this option if you have your own transport arrangments as the market is about 8kms away

End point

We'll meet near the entrance of the restaurant. Please stand on the side and don't block the restaurant entry.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travellers with knee problems or breathlessness, as it requires a slight uphill walk.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.