Peak Season
Almora in October
Uttarakhand, India
October is Almora's second peak β autumn clarity returns the Himalayan panorama, the forests turn gold, and the famous Kumaoni festivals (Dussehra celebrations here are distinctive) animate the old bazaar. Temperatures: 8-20Β°C. Perfect.
The October story
October brings Almora's Kumaoni character to the surface. The Nanda Devi Raj Jat preparations (though the main yatra is every 12 years), local Dussehra celebrations with distinctive Kumaoni folk performances, and harvest festivals create a cultural richness that no other month matches. The weather cooperates perfectly β clear mornings for Himalayan views, pleasant afternoons for walking the ridge bazaar, and cool evenings for sitting around a bonfire at your guesthouse. The oak and maple forests around Binsar begin turning colour, adding autumn drama to the already stunning panorama. This is the month to do the full Almora circuit: town heritage walk, Kasar Devi ridge, Jageshwar temples, Katarmal, Binsar sanctuary. Five days, zero regrets.
Why October scores 5/5
Weather
October is Almora's second peak β autumn clarity returns the Himalayan panorama, the forests turn gold, and the famous Kumaoni festivals (Dussehra celebrations here are distinctive) animate theβ¦
Roads & Access
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Uttarakhand (1070). helpline: Tourist helpline: 1364. ambulance: 108. police station: Almora Kotwali (05962-230100). nearest hospital: District Hospital Almora (05962-230252)
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) β
Elevation
1,638m β Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- βFirst-time travelers
- βSenior citizens
- βCultural travellers wanting Kumaoni festivals and heritage
- βPhotographers chasing autumn colour with Himalayan backdrop
- βActive walkers doing the full Almora-Binsar-Jageshwar circuit
Who should think twice
- βThose who dislike festival crowds in small-town settings
- βBudget travellers β October prices climb back to peak
- βLate-October visitors expecting autumn warmth β nights hit 8Β°C
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January wraps Almora in fog and frost. The Kumaoni hill town drops to 2-5Β°C, pine forests drip with moisture, and the Himalayan views β when the clouds part β are startling in their winter clarity. |
| February | 3/5 | February in Almora is cold but brightening. |
| March | 4/5 | March unlocks Almora. Rhododendrons burst red across the hillsides, the Himalayan views sharpen daily, and Kasar Devi β the ridge where Swami Vivekananda, D. |
| April | 5/5 | April is Almora at its most accessible and beautiful. |
| May | 4/5 | May warms Almora to a comfortable 20-27Β°C while the plains below hit 45Β°C. |
| June | 3/5 | Early June holds the last pre-monsoon clarity. |
| July | 2/5 | β |
| August | 2/5 | β |
| September | 4/5 | September peels the monsoon back. By mid-month, blue sky appears between clouds, the Himalayas flicker in and out of view, and the forests are still saturated green. |
| Octoberviewing | 5/5 | October is Almora's second peak β autumn clarity returns the Himalayan panorama, the forests turn gold, and the famous Kumaoni festivals (Dussehra celebrations here are distinctive) animate theβ¦ |
| November | 4/5 | November sharpens everything. The air is crystal clear, the Himalayan wall stands in high definition, and Almora's slate-roofed Kumaoni houses look like a painting against blue sky. |
| December | 3/5 | December brings Almora's coldest temperatures β 0-3Β°C at night, frost on morning walks β but also its clearest skies. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Contact local transport
Elevation
1,638m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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