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For people from Devbhoomi living in Delhi, Garhwal Bhawan on Panchkuian Road and Almora Bhawan in South Extension hold the same importance as an Indian embassy does for NRIs abroad. At Almora Bhawan, you can still hear the immortal Kumaoni folk song Bedu Pako Baramasa.

Garhwal Bhawan

Almora Bhawan has stood since 1954. Migrants from Almora, Pithoragarh, Nainital, Bageshwar and nearby areas established it. Among them were spirited community members, including Bahadur Singh Negi, Umed Singh Jeena, Kalyan Singh, and Dharmanand Pant.

Knocking on Delhi’s door

Rough estimates suggest that 20–25 lakh Uttarakhandis now reside in the Delhi-NCR area. Migration from Garhwal to Delhi began around 1930. Until 1970, many who came would retire and return home. After that, n

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