Someshwar, Uttarakhand

'Someshwar' is a beautiful small hilly town and legislative constituency in Almora district of Uttarakhand, India situated in the banks of two rivers viz. Kosi and Sai almost 10 km away from well known tourist place Kausani. The valley of Somshwar is surrounded by peaks known as Jayanti and Airi. Their names are respectively based on two Hindu Godesses. Someshwar itself is a holy place dedicated to lord Shiva, who is among three top gods of Hindus. Most of citizens of Almora consider Someshwar as the heart of Almora. Its valleys have the flavor of both hills and plains in look but the cold breeze reminds of Himalayas. The topography and availability of natural infrastructure provide an excellent opportunity for development of tourism/ecotourism.

Geography

Someshwar is one of the un developed and connected places of Uttarakhand that is situated in foots of Himalaya. It is developed in the bank of Kosi and Sai rivers. one more river known as Mansa is in the close proximity. Basins of these rivers provide fertile land for agriculture at such a hilly terrain.its villages seems like the typical villages of the bygone era ,people are simple and honest and are deeply religious and orthodox.

Coordinates: 29°46′52″N 79°36′11″E / 29.781°N 79.603°E

Country india

District - Almora

population - 9000