Katarmal is a remote village located in Kumaon Division, in Almora District, Uttarakhand, India.

[2] Located at a height of 2,116 metres (6,942 ft) above sea level, it is well connected by road, 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Khairna, Garampani Nainital, Haldwani and 33 kilometres (21 mi)from Ranikhet and Kausani, the nearest connecting point being near Kosi village.

[3] Katarmal is known for a relatively rare Surya temple, constructed by the Katyuri Kings in the 9th century CE[1] and bears witness to the architecture of the day.

Masons of the time used a mixture of lime and lentil paste to make the adhesive agent.

The carved wooden doors and panels were transported to the National Museum, Delhi, after an idol from the 10th century was stolen.