During his visit to Almora, Kumaon, Swami Vivekananda said "These mountains are associated with the best memories of our race: Here, therefore, must be one of Centers, not merely of activity, but more of calmness of meditation, and of peace and I hope some one to realize it".
Mahatama Gandhi wrote in Young India "Having been in the serene hills of Almora for almost a fortnight I wonder why people of India wish to visit Europe in search of health and peace".
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