It is known for the Kasar Devi temple, a Devi temple, dedicated to Kasar Devi, after whom the place is also named. The temple structure dates to the 2nd century CE. Swami Vivekananda visited Kasar Devi in 1890s, and numerous western seeker, Sunyata Baba Alfred Sorensen and Lama Anagarika Govinda.
How to reach Kasar Devi?
The distance between Delhi and Kasar Devi, including stops at Moradabad and Bilaspur, is 373 kilometres. It is easy to get there by car, but you may also fly or take the train for most of the journey. Here’s a travel itinerary to assist you in travelling more efficiently:
By air: If you’re planning on flying, the nearest airport is at Pantnagar, which is 124 kilometres away. You may get a cab at Almora and visit Kasar Devi. Or, take a bus from Pantnagar to Almora and then, once you are there, get a taxi for the last eight kilometres.
By train: The nearest railhead to Kasar Devi is Kathgodam, 88 kilometres away. Taxis and buses leave Kathgodam towards Almora regularly. You may get to Kathgodam by the Ranikhet Express or the Sampark Kranti Express, which runs often.
By road: Almora has robust connectivity to the major cities of northern India through roads that are adequate for motor vehicles. Buses for both Kathgodam and Almora runs from the ISBT Anand Vihar terminal in Delhi. Taxis, shared taxis, and local buses are available within the Kumaon region, making Almora a convenient destination.
