Kumaon Views - Mukteshwar or Almora

fauvist01 · Sep 16th, 2006, 18:19

Hi !

I'm heading up to Kumaon this november when it seems to be too cold to trek. Which town would you recommend for the views ? Almora seems to be closer to the high mountains, also can you see the town of Almora from Mukteshwar ?

thanks

kullukid · Sep 16th, 2006, 18:29

Definitely Mukteswar look at this http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India...al/Mukteshwar/
There are some nice views in Almora but not snowcapped like this but Kasar Devi's A nice place to visit,however there are some nice Himalayan views from Kausani which is not too far from Almora. KK

cyberhippie · Sep 16th, 2006, 18:58

KK Just above Almora on the Pappersalli ridge you have wonderful views of The Nanda Devi-Trishul range, Here's the views from near my guesthouse.

And you really are the master of understatement the Views from Kausian are awesome a 329 kilometer vist of the snowcaps, WOW!!

To Answer the OP's question find yourself a hotel up on the ridge between Kaser Devi and Pappesalli, great views and the town of Almora is a pleasant 45 minutes away by foot, There also shared taxis which ply the route between the two!

fsg · Sep 16th, 2006, 19:08

Ranniket too has fantastic vistas, so has Kausani

cyberhippie · Sep 16th, 2006, 19:16

What is the hotel/restaurant situation like at Ranhiket, similar to Kausani????

capt_mahajan · Sep 16th, 2006, 19:49

ch, yes. ranikhet is a cantonement area... the kumaon regiment is there... quite a few small resteraunts and hotels in the general area. the kmvn one is quite comfortable and reasonable..

http://www.kmvn.org/accomodations.html

http://www.travelmasti.com/ranikhet.htm

cyberhippie · Sep 16th, 2006, 20:29

Good to hear Cap'n, thanks a lot! And here's a photo I took from Kausani!!

kullukid · Sep 16th, 2006, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhippie

KK Just above Almora on the Pappersalli ridge you have wonderful views of The Nanda Devi-Trishul range, Here's the views from near my guesthouse.

And you really are the master of understatement the Views from Kausian are awesome a 329 kilometer vist of the snowcaps, WOW!!

Well it's good to be master of something

I wanted to be master of the universe.....maybe next time.

KK

fsg · Sep 16th, 2006, 21:32

Kausani, a' honeymoon ' destination of N indians, basic food, good walks
Ranniket much more cosmipolitan, being an Army place.

Why not try Pauri, a totally different take on the massive mountain views, or if weather permitting Munsyari and the panchchulis.

capt_mahajan · Sep 17th, 2006, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhippie

Good to hear Cap'n, thanks a lot! And here's a photo I took from Kausani!!

that photo is almost as good as the real thing.

somebody once said, "everyone finds their calling from the mountains."

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Sep 16th, 2006, 18:29	#2
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 997	Definitely Mukteswar look at this http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India...al/Mukteshwar/ There are some nice views in Almora but not snowcapped like this but Kasar Devi's A nice place to visit,however there are some nice Himalayan views from Kausani which is not too far from Almora. KK

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fsg Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.K Posts: 238	Ranniket too has fantastic vistas, so has Kausani

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capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,509	ch, yes. ranikhet is a cantonement area... the kumaon regiment is there... quite a few small resteraunts and hotels in the general area. the kmvn one is quite comfortable and reasonable.. http://www.kmvn.org/accomodations.html http://www.travelmasti.com/ranikhet.htm

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Good to hear Cap'n, thanks a lot! And here's a photo I took from Kausani!!

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fsg Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.K Posts: 238	Kausani, a' honeymoon ' destination of N indians, basic food, good walks Ranniket much more cosmipolitan, being an Army place. Why not try Pauri, a totally different take on the massive mountain views, or if weather permitting Munsyari and the panchchulis.

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