Sacred groves are the forest areas, varying from few to many hectares. They are located at different elevations and act as a storehouse of numerous medicinal plants. These are conserved by local inhabitants for their religious faiths and cultural beliefs. Field visits and surveys were conducted among the local inhabitants residing in and near the scared groves of Almora, Western Himalaya to achieve the authentic information regarding the socio-religious values and perception status. Inhabitants believe that majority of the rules of the sacred groves were historic and established by their forefathers and predecessors. Observations show that faith, cultural belief and the associated taboos play an important role in the conservation of sacred groves. Indigenous communities believe that modernization and growing disbelief towards the traditional value systems among the young generation has inversely impacted the preservation of the sacred groves. Knowledge awareness and belief system is much necessary for creating fresh approaches for the conservation and proper management of the groves.