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Dwarahat
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  • Timings : 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : None
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 60.7 KMs From Almora
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)2 - 3 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
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Tucked away amid Uttarakhand's breathtaking Kumaon highlands is the tranquil town of Dwarahat. It is located in Uttarakhand's Almora district at a height of 1,510 meters above sea level. The local tongue refers to Dwarahat as the "Way to Heaven." The Dwarahat is another must-see places to visit in Almora.

Situated twenty kilometers from Dwarahat, Maa Dunagiri Temple is part of the mountain that Pavandev carried with him. During Navratri, nine incarnations of Goddess Durga are worshiped on each of the nine nights. You must ascend 500 stairs to the top of a hill along the highway to get to the Paban Maharaj Ashram or Durga temple.

What is Dwarahat famous for?

•   Famous for a collection of fifty-five old temples, Dwarahat. It is a tiny location at the crossroads of Almora-Badrinath Road and Ranikhet-Kausani Road in the heart of Ranikhet and Garsain. L. 
•   In addition to having several schools, The town is a well-liked hub for education in Kumaon because it also houses a polytechnic institute and an engineering college. 
•   In the Ashram, food and housing are both available. The Ashram offers a great perspective of the Himalayan mountain peaks and views of Kausani, Ranikhet, and Almora. 

Activities at Dwarahat:

•   You can enjoy exploring the village and going on gentle treks here.
•   Being a historic town, Dwarahat allows you to relive the area's illustrious history when it was a prosperous monarchy.
•   Aside from that, you may sample some amazing Kumaoni and Garhwali dishes like Kaapa, Gahat, chainsoo, and Aloo Ke Gutke. While there, you should sample the Riverview Restaurant, Mayur, and Royal Retreat eateries in Ranikhet. 

The best time to visit

Dwarahat is open for visits all year round, except in the monsoon season (August to September). For the remainder of the year, there are plenty of options for sightseeing and fantastic weather. The town is always lovely, but it's adorable in the winter when it snows. A visit to the Dwarahat must be included in your ALMORA TOUR PACKAGE

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