Museum and Forts
Archeological museum Jageshwar (40.8 Kms)
At Jegeshwar, the 1995-built sculpture shed was transformed into a museum in 2000. It contains 174 sculptures that date from the 9th to the 13th century AD and were discovered in the area in temples belonging to the Jageshwar Group, Dandeshwar Group, and Kuber Group. A modest collection of exquisite religious carvings that were salvaged from adjacent temples for preservation can be found in this archaeological museum. If you are interested in ancient Indian history, it is well worth a look. Highlights include the "Dancing Ganesha" and the intricate rendition of "Uma/Maheshwar Sitting on Nandi" with strong snake motion.
Kumaon Regimental Center (KRC) Museum, Almora (54.3 Kms)
The Kumaon Regimental Centre (KRC) is a well-kept museum that highlights the brilliance, outstanding accomplishments, and victories of the Kumaon Regiment. In order to preserve and present the history and traditions of the Kumaon Region, the museum was constructed in the 1970s. The Kumaon Regiment is depicted in many photos that fill the museum's interior displays. This museum for military aficionados features weapons used by the military and by adversaries, medals and uniforms of courageous soldiers, flags of rebels captured during fights, stone tablets exhibiting information about various wars, and tales of the Kumaon Regiment's First and Second Param Vir Chakra. Silver scepters of Rani Jhansi, Kargil War-related documents and images, and wireless field telephones.
Pithoragarh fort, Pithoragarh (120 Kms)
The Gorkhas rebuilt Pithoragarh Fort in 1789 after it had been established during the rule of the Chand rulers. The fort is situated atop a hill not far from Pithoragarh town. Even though the fort is now in ruins and most of the buildings are in poor condition, the area still has some beautiful views of the valley below.
Sumitra Nandan plants gallery, Kausani, Almora (48.4 Kms)
The renowned Hindi poet Sumitra Nandan Pant was born and raised in this museum exhibit, which features a rich collection of his writings, manuscripts, personal items, and letters to friends, all displayed on glass shelves. For art lovers, the museum is a captivating location where visitors may take in the beauty of literature against a serene backdrop of lush scenery.
Govind Vallabh pant Rajkiya museum, Almora (11.6 Kms)
The State Museum, commonly known as the Govind Ballabh Pant Museum, is located next to the Almora Bus Station. Being the only museum in Almora, it is a well-liked tourist destination. In recognition of Govind Ballabh Pant's (GB Pant) contribution to the development of Uttarakhand, the museum, which was constructed in 1980, bears his name. The museum is filled with a wide variety of historical and cultural items.Along with indigenous Kumaoni paintings known as Aipan, antiques from the reigns of the Katyuri and Chand kings have been preserved. People are reminded of the battle for independence by letters Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel wrote to GB Pant and by flyers criticising the house detention of notable figures like Jawahar Lal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi. Basiswar, a renowned scientist and agriculturalist from India