Book at MoU rates in Almora
Specially negotiated stays for the Armed Forces community, at rates tied up under a Memorandum of Understanding.
Open to defence personnel - what is covered varies by pay levelRoom entitlement
An entitled base rate per night, set by your pay level. Anything above it is shown as a top-up before you pay, not after.
Food charges
A daily food entitlement alongside the room rate, invoiced as a separate line item so it can be claimed separately.
Claim pack
GST invoice and a pre-filled claim annexure, kept under My bookings for reimbursement.
Your entitlement is resolved against your rank and pay level once your service details are verified, so it is not shown against the public rates below.
Top hotels in Almora
Public rates from 31 Aug 2026, for one night, two adults.
Showing 24 hotels
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Distt, near Bus Stop, Kausani, Uttarakhand 263639, Kausani, Garud, Uttarakhand 263639
Refundable- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Shuttle Service (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
₹ 1,440Select Room → -
Bhatariya, Road, Kausani, Uttarakhand 263639, Kausani, Garud, Uttarakhand 263639
₹ 1,466Select Room → -
kanchula, post.dhoulchhina, Almora, UK 263628
- Nature reserve
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Secured parking
- Uncovered parking
- Wheelchair accessible – no
- No accessible shuttle
₹ 1,701Select Room → -
Kausani-baijnath road, Garur, Kausani, Garur, Uttarakhand 263639
RefundableFree Breakfast- Number of restaurants - 1
- Smoke-free property
- Free self parking
- Elevator
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
₹ 1,799Select Room → -
Kausani, Bageshwar, Somashwar, Uttarakhand 263639
RefundableFree BreakfastCampsite- Barbecue grill(s)
- Smoke-free property
- Picnic area
- Free self parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Free WiFi
₹ 1,799Select Room → -
Kausani, View Point Kausani Uttarakhand, Somashwar 263639
RefundableFree Breakfast- Number of restaurants - 1
- Free self parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
₹ 1,935Select Room → -
Dyorana, Kausani, UK 263639
- Uncovered parking
- Garden
- Free self parking
- 24-hour front desk
₹ 1,979Select Room → -
Lodhiya Lodhiya, Almora, UK 263601
Refundable- Number of restaurants - 1
- Uncovered parking
- Wheelchair accessible – no
- No accessible shuttle
- Free self parking
₹ 1,980Select Room → -
Elphinstone Inn PO Jalna District Almora Uttarakhand, PO Jalna District Almora Uttarakhand, Jalna, Uttarakhand 263625
Refundable- Wheelchair accessible – no
- No accessible shuttle
- 24-hour front desk
₹ 2,070Select Room → -
Lower Mall Road, Opposite Law Faculty, Almora, UK 263601
Bed & breakfast- Secured parking
- Children eat free breakfast - 8
- Front entrance ramp
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Free reception
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
₹ 2,627Select Room → -
River Point, Kosi, NH-87, 241086 Almora, India, Almora Sub-District 241086
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Safe
- Accessible parking
- Playground
- Lockers
₹ 2,688Select Room → -
Shitlakhet Road, Almora, Uttarakhand 263678
- Private picnics
- Garden
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Couples/private dining
- Wheelchair accessible – no
- No accessible shuttle
₹ 2,699Select Room → -
Kasar Devi, Crank's Ridge, Binsar Road, Almora, Uttarakhand, Almora
- Housekeeping - daily
- Restaurant
- Tour Desk
- Lockers
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage Storage
₹ 2,795Select Room → -
Lower link road, jalal chowk, Almora Almora, 263601 Almora, India, Almora 263601
- Housekeeping - daily
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
- Baggage Storage
₹ 3,518Select Room → -
Road, Almora, Uttarakhand 263643
Bed & breakfast- Change of towels (on request)
- Picnic area
- Garden
- Food and water bowls
- Wheelchair accessible – no
- No accessible shuttle
₹ 4,412Select Room → -
Binsar Road, Kasar Devi, Almora, UK 263601
- Change of towels (on request)
- Garden
- Wheelchair accessible – no
- No accessible shuttle
- Free self parking
- Business center
₹ 4,725Select Room → -
View Point, Kausani, Uttarakhand 263639, Garud 263639
Free Breakfast- Housekeeping - daily
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Safe
- Playground
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
₹ 4,855Select Room → -
Near Ana Shakti Ashram, Kausani, Uttarakhand 263639, Almora, Uttarakhand 263639
Free Breakfast- Restaurant
- Room service
- Safe
- Street parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
₹ 5,279Select Room → -
Syahi Devi Estate, Vill-Syahi Devi, P.O- Shitlakhet, Almora, UK 263678
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Designated smoking areas
- Secured parking
- Uncovered parking
- Banquet hall
- Picnic area
₹ 5,279Select Room → -
KASAR hIMALAYA hOLIDAY hOME po DINAPANI DISTT ALMORA, Almora, Uttarakhand 263601
Free Breakfast₹ 5,718Select Room → -
Binsar Village & P.O. Bhainsori, Almora-Bageshwar Road, 263648 Binsar, India, Almora, Uttarakhand 263684
Free BreakfastResort- Currency exchange
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Laundry
- Breakfast
- Garden
₹ 6,324Select Room → -
Kot Kailash Kumaon, Village Kunja Gunth, Shaukiyathal, Dist Almora, Almora 263623
Free BreakfastLodge- Express Check-in/Check-out
- Housekeeping - daily
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tour Desk
- Laundry
₹ 7,618Select Room → -
Upper Link Road Near GGIC School, Almora, 263601 Almora, India, Almora 263601
RefundableFree Breakfast- Elevators
- Housekeeping - daily
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Baggage Storage
₹ 8,955Select Room →
How MoU booking works in Almora
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Sign in and verify
Your rank and pay level are read from the verified service record on your udChalo account. That is what resolves your entitled room rate and food charges.
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Pick your dates
Open MoU booking and search Almora for the nights you need. MoU availability is held separately from public inventory, so it is worth checking even when public rates look tight.
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Book against your entitlement
The entitled rate, any top-up above it, the taxes and the cancellation terms are all shown before you pay. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
Entitled TD rates by pay level
Current entitled TD rates as promulgated by the Govt of India. Base rates are GST exclusive; food charges are GST inclusive.
| Pay level | Entitled base rate | Food charges | Occupancy |
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| 14 and aboveLieutenant General / Major General | ₹9,375₹1,687 GST @ 18% | ₹1,500 | Single occupancy |
| 12 to 13BBrigadier / Colonel / Lieutenant Colonel | ₹5,625₹281 GST @ 5% | ₹1,250 | Single occupancy |
| 9 to 11Major / Captain / Lieutenant | ₹2,813₹140 GST @ 5% | ₹1,125 | Double occupancy in 5-star hotels; single occupancy in 4- and 3-star hotels |
Indian Army officer ranks are shown. Equivalent ranks in the Navy and Air Force carry the same pay level.
What an MoU stay includes
Basic inclusions tied up with MoU hotels, each subject to that hotel's policy.
- Complimentary breakfast.
- One major meal, either lunch or dinner, included against entitled food charges.
- Complimentary laundry, 2 to 4 pieces per day, as per the hotel's policy.
- A second major meal, optional, complimentary or at additional cost as per the hotel's policy.
- Spouse and children stay, early check-in and late check-out, complimentary or at additional cost as per the hotel's policy.
- Complimentary in-room VIP amenities such as a fruit platter, cookies or miniature liquor, as per the hotel's policy.
- Complimentary room upgrade, subject to availability and as per the hotel's policy.
MoU booking policies
The rules an MoU stay in Almora is booked and claimed under.
Who can book
MoU hotels are open to defence personnel. Eligibility is read from the verified service record on your udChalo account rather than from anything entered at booking time; what differs by rank is the entitlement, not the access.
Entitled room rate
Each pay level carries its own entitled base rate per night, GST exclusive, as promulgated by the Govt of India. Where a stay sits above that rate the difference is shown as a top-up before you pay.
Food charges
A daily food entitlement applies alongside the room rate and is GST inclusive. It covers breakfast and one major meal, and is invoiced as a separate line item so it can be claimed separately.
Occupancy
Pay levels 12 and above are entitled on single occupancy. At pay levels 9 to 11 a 5-star stay is entitled on double occupancy, while 4-star and 3-star stays are single occupancy.
GST and invoicing
The hotel GSTIN appears on the invoice, with room and food as separate line items and the GST rate and amount stated separately, which is what a reimbursement claim needs.
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are set per property and per rate, exactly as on a public booking. The applicable terms are shown against the rate before you pay.
About staying in Almora
Almora is a historic Kumaon ridge town and practical base for Kasar Devi, Binsar and village stays. Travellers come for cool-weather breaks, viewpoints and outdoor trips, and choosing the right side of the destination can remove unnecessary local travel.
Mall Road, Lala Bazaar and Bright End Corner are the first areas to compare for a convenient base. Consider Binsar Road or Kasar Devi when the itinerary centres on a specific attraction, office or onward route; Dharanaula is another useful fallback when central rooms are limited.
The stay mix runs from simple guesthouses and budget hotels to mid-range properties and selected premium options. Because rates move with dates and room supply, populate prices, counts and refundable conditions from the live udChalo inventory rather than freezing them in editorial copy.
Peak summer, long weekends and snowfall or monsoon periods can change both rates and road conditions. Confirm local opening days, road conditions and transfer time for the exact travel dates, especially when the plan includes Govind Ballabh Pant Museum. Planning note reviewed in August 2026.
Frequently asked questions about MoU hotels in Almora
What is an MoU hotel in Almora?
An MoU hotel is a property tied up under a Memorandum of Understanding covering stays for the Armed Forces community. The rate and the inclusions are negotiated in advance rather than taken from public inventory, so an MoU stay is not the same as the publicly listed price for the same room.
Who can book MoU hotels in Almora?
MoU hotels are open to defence personnel. What varies by rank is the entitlement, not the access: each pay level carries its own entitled room rate and food charges. Eligibility is checked against the service details on your udChalo account, so you need to be signed in and verified.
What am I entitled to at my pay level?
Pay level 14 and above is entitled to a base rate of Rs 9,375 plus GST at 18 per cent and food charges of Rs 1,500. Pay levels 12 to 13B are entitled to Rs 5,625 plus GST at 5 per cent and food charges of Rs 1,250. Pay levels 9 to 11 are entitled to Rs 2,813 plus GST at 5 per cent and food charges of Rs 1,125. These are the current rates promulgated by the Govt of India.
What happens if the hotel costs more than my entitlement?
The difference is shown as a top-up against the booking before you pay, so you can see exactly what is claimable and what you would bear personally. Nothing is added after that screen.
How do MoU rates differ from fauji rates?
Fauji rates are a defence discount applied on top of public inventory and are shown on the regular Almora hotel pages. An MoU stay is booked against your TD entitlement at a property tied up under the MoU, and carries the tied-up inclusions such as breakfast, a major meal and laundry.
Can I see MoU rates for Almora before signing in?
No. The negotiated rate is resolved against your verified rank, so it is shown only after sign-in. The prices against the hotels on this page are the public rates, the same ones the regular Almora hotel pages show.
Do MoU bookings come with a reimbursement claim pack?
Yes. A completed MoU booking produces a GST invoice and a pre-filled claim annexure covering entitled versus actual per night, alongside the standard booking voucher. All three stay under My bookings.
Is cancellation different on an MoU booking?
Cancellation terms are set per property and per rate, exactly as they are on a normal booking. The applicable terms are shown against the rate before you pay.
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