Bageshwar:

Baijnath : 71 km (19 km from Kausani) on the bank of Gomti river in a flat valley, is an important centre for Shiva worshippers. (1125 mts.) .The temple complex of Baijanath and Vaidyanathnas was constructed by the Katyuri Kings.

Binsar: (2412 mtrs) 30 km, lies along the Almora – Takula – Bageshwar route. Breathtaking and intimate view of the Himalayas. Once the summer capital of the Chand Rajas ( 7th to 8th century ) Binsar is one of the most scenics spots in the Kumaon Himalayas . Binsar hills known as Jhandi dhar , rise to the height of 2412 mts. And offer an excellent view of Almora town, Kumaon hills and greater Himalayas , surrounded by the alpine flora , ferns , hanging moss and species of wild flowers .

Katarmal – the temple of the Sun God : 17 Kms on the Almora – Ranikhet Road, ( 3 Kms on foot ), after the picnic spots of Hawalbagh and Matela , across the river Kosi is the Sun Temple of Katarmal.. This is the only sun temple in this part of Kumaon built over 800 years ago. Little over one Kilometre ( 0.6 mile ) beyond Katarmal, is Bikut forest, from where a magnificent view of Almora presents itself

Jageshwar : 34 km. 34 K.M. Counted among the 12 jyotirlingas in the country , Jageshwar lies in a beautiful narrow valley hedged by monarch- sized, ancient deodars . of the over 100 small and large shrines of this complex , the three outstanding one in terms of sculpture , are dedicated to Jageshwar, Mrityunjaya and Pushtidevi. In Jageshwar, fairs are held during Shivratri and in the month of July-August.

Lakhudiyar : 16 km. Literally meaning one lakh cavers, this is noted for pre-historic wall paintings. A hood-like rocky shelter is the chief-specimen.

Sitalakhet : Watching the Himalayas from Sitalakhet, 35 km from Almora, is an incomparable experience. Scouting camps are often held here and Syahi Devi temple is just 3 km ahead.

Gananath : (2166 mts.) 47 KM. Famous for its cave and Shiva temple .A fair is held here on every Kartik Purnima .

Kalmatia Hill :
There is a temple of Durga on the Kalmatia hill , known as Kasar Devi , a forested spur five miles ( 8 km ) to the north east of Almora. In one of the caves there , Swami Vivekanand practised intense sadhana in 1890 , before his visit to U.S.A .Many foreigners have permanently settled at Kasar Devi . The Kalmatia hill is a rock 8 km from Almora in an area called Upereti Khala , while near by town called 5-4 km or 3.3 miles is an old temple atop a hill , overlooking the snowy height beyond , also dedicated to the goddess .

Chitai Temple
It is hard to find a place in Almora, without a temple or a view of the glorious peaks. Here 6 Kms away, and commanding a view is a temple to Golla- one of the many in Almora.