Hotel Kalmatia Sangam, Almora

Address: Himalaya Resort, Kalimat Estate, Uttaranchal, Almora, India

Overview of Hotel Kalmatia Sangam, Almora :

Kalmatia Sangam Himalaya Resort is located at Almora (Uttaranchal, India), in the heart of the Kumaon hills. In 1867, a British Capt ES Jackson discovered this place of beauty and erected a house in the British colonial style. At the end of the century the estate was bought by Edward Thomas Chowdhry, the District Commisioner of Kumaon. The resort offers one of the most exclusive and unusual accomodations in Uttaranchal. From the architecture to the cuisine, from the decor to the service. We are open through the year.In it's 2 years,

Accessibility: Located just 7 km above the town of Almora.

Accommodation at Hotel Kalmatia Sangam, Almora :
British colonial style with Kumaoni inspiration,the cottages are constructed with a minute eye to comfort ,elegance and taste and all cottages and restaurant "sangam"are heated in winter.

Eagles Nest :This perch has the most astonishing view of the himalayas.

Himalayan Magpie :Octagonal and built completely in stone ,the Himalayan Magpie is a cosy and romantic cottage.

Scarlet Minivet :The only cottage on the south side is the Scarlet Minivet.It has wonderful view of the sunset and night lights of Almora.

Pheasant :Adjoining cottages ,built on two levels ,pheasant and patridge share only the balcony.This is built on the east and the sun greets you each morning.

Partridge:Adjoining cottages,built on two levels,pheasant and patridge share only the balcony.Enjoy the last rays of the sunset.

Hoopoe :Hoopoe and cuckoo are built one above the other .Two cedar pillars in Hoopoe give the impression of dividing the living and sleeping area.The cottages have seperate entrance and the only thing they share is the view.

Cuckoo : Cuckoo built on the top,has a huge sunny terrace .The cottages have seperate entrance.

Goldfinch :Goldfinch and Rosefinch are two small adjoining cottages ,ideal and cosy for single occupancy but can also accommodate a couple.

Restaurant at Hotel Kalmatia Sangam, Almora :
Sangam : Sangam Restaurant is a confluence of traditional and international cuisine blending the best of local produce in a variety of dishes. The Kitchen is constantly creating new menus, combining refined international tastes. A wonderful "Sangam" for guest all over the world, which has resulted in warm and unusal friendships.

It offers freshly baked bread, pastries and cakes, home made pastas, locally harvested fruit preserves, pickles, mustard and mayonnaise, as well as herbs from our own herb garden, which produces a number of exotic and indigenous flavours and salads as far as possible organic vegetables from the near by villages.

Breakfast and Lunch on the sunny terrace or a romantic dinner in front of a crackling, open fire - sangam offers all it's visitors a welcoming and unforgettable experience. The restaurant is at the same time an art gallery, displaying works by foreign artists, which are also for sale.

Services and Facilities at Hotel Kalmatia Sangam, Almora :
Leisure :The resort has a library of books and music cassettes.Enjoy the massages with an experienced foreign therapist.

Trekking :The resort is idealy placed as a starting point for treks into the hidden himalayan valleys.

Cottages Names
CAT - I : Eagles Nest.
CAT - II : Scarlet Minivet / Hoopoe / Himalayan Magpie / Cuckoo / Phesant / Partridge.
CAT - III : Rosefinch / Goldfinch.