Katarmal Sun Temple: Timings, Distance, Nearest Station

Visiting Katarmal Sun Temple

• Tradition says Katyuri king Katarmal built it around the 9th century. It is also called Badaditya. (etvbharat.com, 2026-05-15)
• A 10th-century idol was stolen; the carved wooden doors and panels were moved to the National Museum, Delhi. The temple is a monument of national importance. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed 2026-10-22)

Timings

• Opening hours and any ticket are not published by the ASI or the district. (asidehraduncircle.in, not shown)

Before you go

• You enter from the east, up a flight of steps to the raised platform. (asidehraduncircle.in, not shown)
• A motor road now reaches near the temple, then about 1 km on a stone-paved path. Worship is allowed, and stalls sell offerings. (kafaltree.com, 2023-07-25)

Lately

• ASI will open the main spire for the first time to stop water leaks and replace damaged stone. No timeline and no word on visit closures. (etvbharat.com, 2026-05-15)
• Under the Manaskhand Mission (about ₹5 crore): copies of Sun temples from across India, walking paths from the parking area, drinking water, a health centre and puja shops. Work starts after the tender; no end date given. (amarujala.com, 2026-02-22)

How to reach Katarmal Sun Temple

By road, measured on OpenStreetMap: 16 km from Almora.

• About 17 km from Almora (district site); Wikipedia says about 12 km, and 1.5 km from Kosi village. (almora.nic.in, last updated 2018-04-13)
• Kathgodam is the nearest railway station, about 90 km. (almora.nic.in, last updated 2018-04-13)

The weather near Katarmal Sun Temple now

At Almora, 6 km away, at 1,642 m; the temple is about 220 m lower, so a little warmer.

Almora weather: the next 24 hours, 10 days and every month.

The snow peaks from Katarmal Sun Temple

From the temple's point the elevation model finds a clear line to these summits; mornings from October to March are clearest.

• Nanda Devi, 7,816 m: 89.3 km to the north-east; about 1,200 m of it over the nearer hills.
• Nanda Devi East, 7,434 m: 89.5 km to the north-east; just the summit.
• Trishul, 7,120 m: 77.3 km to the north; about 800 m of it over the nearer hills.
• Panchachuli, 6,904 m: 101.6 km to the north-east; about 1,100 m of it over the nearer hills.
• Nanda Kot, 6,861 m: 84.4 km to the north-east; about 1,000 m of it over the nearer hills.
• Maiktoli, 6,803 m: 75.5 km to the north; about 700 m of it over the nearer hills.
• Rajrambha, 6,537 m: 100.1 km to the north-east; about 500 m of it over the nearer hills.
• Chaudhara, 6,510 m: 102.4 km to the north-east; just the summit.
• Nanda Ghunti, 6,309 m: 80.3 km to the north; about 1,400 m of it over the nearer hills.

Where to stay near Katarmal Sun Temple

• The vegan hillresort, 0.7 km away
• The Serenade Kumaonresort, 0.9 km away
• Mahi Restaurant And Guest Houseguest house, 3 km away
• Himkosiresort, 3.5 km away
• The Himalayan Bungalowhomestay, 4.3 km away
• Kasaar Jungle Resortresort, 4.7 km away
• The Hosteller Kasar Devihostel, 5 km away
• The Kiwi Shadow Guest Houseguest house, 5.1 km away