Fair
Almora in February
Uttarakhand, India
February in Almora is cold but brightening. The famous 200km Himalayan panorama from Bright End Corner starts appearing through thinning winter haze. Rhododendrons haven't bloomed yet, but the forest floor shows early signs. Quiet, cheap, atmospheric.
The February story
February rewards early risers. Dawn at Bright End Corner — Almora's famous viewpoint — can reveal the full Himalayan wall from Nanda Devi (7816m) to Api (7132m) when conditions are right. The light at this hour, hitting snow peaks while the valleys below are still in shadow, is the reason photographers come here. The Kumaoni heritage walk through old Almora — past 500-year-old carved wooden balconies, Nanda Devi temple, and the Lala Bazaar — is comfortable in February cool. Local families make winter specialities: dubuk (a thick, warming lentil dish) and bhatt ki churkani. The Deer Park area and nearby Katarmal Sun Temple (9th century, predating Konark) make excellent half-day excursions on clear days.
Why February scores 3/5
Weather
February in Almora is cold but brightening.
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) —
Elevation
1,638m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Dawn photographers chasing Himalayan panorama shots
- ✓Heritage enthusiasts exploring Kumaoni wooden architecture
- ✓Foodies wanting winter-specific Kumaoni home cooking
Who should think twice
- ✗Those who need guaranteed Himalayan views — haze is still common
- ✗Families with small children — too cold for comfortable exploring
- ✗Travellers expecting blooming landscapes — wait for March
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January wraps Almora in fog and frost. The Kumaoni hill town drops to 2-5°C, pine forests drip with moisture, and the Himalayan views — when the clouds part — are startling in their winter clarity. |
| Februaryviewing | 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 — 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 20-27°C while the plains below hit 45°C. |
| June | 3/5 | Early June holds the last pre-monsoon clarity. |
| July | 2/5 | — |
| August | 2/5 | — |
| 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. |
| October | 5/5 | October is Almora's second peak — autumn clarity returns the Himalayan panorama, the forests turn gold, and the famous Kumaoni festivals (Dussehra celebrations here are distinctive) animate the… |
| 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 — 0-3°C at night, frost on morning walks — 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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