Almora is not your usual hill station. While Shimla, Mussoorrie and Nainital have a fixed kind of travel menu, Almora has rich mix of culture, history and sightseeing to offer. "These mountains are associated with the best memories of our race: Here, therefore, must be one of centers, not merely of activity, but more of calmness of meditation, and of peace and I hope some one to realize it," said Swami Vivekananda replying to the address given to him by the people of Almora. If the great philosopher was so enchanted by these mountains then what to say about lesser mortals like me. For the uninitiated it was here in Almora at Kasar Devi Swami Vivekananda came to meditate. Though some of its old magic is gone but it still retains its charm for those looking
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