Nanda Devi Temple is a very famous temple located in Almora district of Uttarakhand state of India. As per the legend, Nanda Devi was the family Goddess of the Chand Kings, rulers of the Kumaon region.
In the 17th century, King Dyot Chand built the temple of Nanda Devi in Almora.
Nanda Devi Mela
Nanda Devi Mela organizes at Nanda Devi Temple and it is one of the major festivals in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state.
This Mela organizes in the September month every year in the places like Almora, Nainital, Bageshwar, Bhowali, and Kot along with the far-flung villages of Johar. The fair is held near the Nanda Devi Temple in Almora.
The Nanda Devi Fair is organized every year to worship the Goddess of Kumaon, Nanda Devi and it symbolizes the economic and cultural prosperity of the region.
How To Reach Nanda Devi Temple
The region Almora is well connected by roads and you can get a direct bus from nearby north Indian states especially from New Delhi.
The nearest railway station for Almora is Kathgodam which is at about 80 Km from Almora.
The nearest airport for Almora is Pantnagar if you want to go by plane. Pantnagar airport is about 125 km from Almora.
If you love to drive then you can also go in your own car as the distance from Delhi to Almora is only about 395 Kms. Nanda Devi Temple is near to Mall Road in the main market in Almora.
Weather Of Almora
The weather of Almora is very pleasant throughout the year. In summer the minimum and maximum temperature vary from 20 degrees to 35 degrees however in winters the min. and max. temperature varies from 0 degrees to 20 degrees.
He best time to visit the Nanda Devi Temple is in the month of September when the temperature is not too hot or too cold and you can also attend and enjoy the Nanda Devi Mela.
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Hope you will enjoy your trip to Almora.
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