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Lakhudiyar Rock Shelters

Rock shelters associated with prehistoric paintings near the Suyal River region.
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01 — The story

The story

Faded marks on rock connect today's landscape with human lives from deep prehistory.

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02 — About

About Lakhudiyar Rock Shelters

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We’re still writing about Lakhudiyar Rock Shelters: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Spring; autumn
Time of day
Daylight hours
Crowds
Low

Time and effort

Time needed
1–2 hours
Difficulty
Not applicable

Tickets and permits

Parking
Limited roadside/local parking
Permits
Protect rock art; do not touch, chalk, paint or deface surfaces

On the ground

Local food
Kumaoni food in nearby towns
Access
Road access plus local approach
Families
Suitable for culturally interested visitors with access confirmation
Mobile network
Variable

Stay safe

Fragile archaeological resource; do not climb or touch painted surfaces

Where it is

Almora, Uttarakhand

Near Almora / Barechhina area

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