Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand

Pauri Garhwal is a district located in the south western part of the state of Uttarakhand. Its administrative headquarter is located in Pauri, a town in Pauri Garhwal district. Pauri Garhwal district is blessed with natural and picturesque beauty, lush green forests, turquoise blue sky and extremely hospitable people. 

Pauri Garhwal is spread out across an area of 5,230 sq km (2,019 sq miles). Its location in the high altitude ensures that the weather here remains comfortably pleasant throughout the year. One can wear cottons and light woolens for summers and heavy woolens for winters and get by perfectly. 

Pauri Garhwal district is well connected by road with major towns and cities of the region like, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar and so on. Tehri-Moradabad State Highway connects major destinations of the district like, Lansdowne, Kotdwar and Srinagar. 

Pauri Garhwal is not only an important pilgrim destination but also very popular with casual tourists who seek to retreat from the hustle bustle of the city life into this quite Himalayan abode.

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Places to See:

Kandolia

The Shiva temple, also known as Kandolia Devta, is situated just two kms from Pauri. The temple complex is surrounded by impenetrable Oak and Pine forests. The temple has Ransi, Asia’s highest stadium, as its neighbor. One can have a stunning observation of the city of Pauri and Gangwarsyun valley. 

Binsar Mahadev

Located at an altitude of 2, 480 m, the Binsar Mahadev is situated about 114 kms from Pauri. Binsar Mahadev is enclosed with thick forests of trees such as Birch, Rhododendron and Deodar. The resident deities of this temple are Hargauri, Ganesh and Mahisasurmardini.

Tara Kund

Tara Kund, situated at a height of 2, 200 m, is a charming place amidst high and mighty Mountains in the Chariserh development area. A miniature lake and a prehistoric temple adorn the place. 

Kanvashram

Kanvashram is situated on the bank of River Malini, about 14 kms from Kotdwar. Also known as the Kanva Rishi Ashram, this place is famous for being the supposedly the foster home of Shakuntala, the heroine and muse for the epic poem Abhijananashakuntalam.

Khirsu

Khirsu is located about 19 kms from the main Pauri city. Since it is located at a height of 1, 700 m, one can see many awe-inspiring high mountain peaks. Khirsu is absolutely pollution free so the oxygen laden will be the first thing that surprises you. One can spend the night here in the government made Tourist Rest House and Forest Rest House............
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Pauri

Pauri, situated on the northern slopes of picturesque Kandolia hill ranges of middle Himalayas at the height of 1814 meters above the sea level, is the district headquarters of Pauri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand state in India. 

Pauri with a population of 24, 743, offers a breathtaking view of snow clad Himalayan peaks like Bander Pooch, Gangotri Group, Kedarnath, Chawkhamba, Neelkanth, Hathiparvat, Nandadevi and Trishul.

Pauri is well connected by road with major towns and cities of the region like, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar and so on. Tehri-Moradabad State Highway connects major destinations of the district like, Lansdowne, Kotdwar and Srinagar. 

Pauri is not an important pilgrim destination but also very popular with casual tourists who seek to retreat from the hustle bustle of the city life into this quite Himalayan abode............
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Tarakund

Tarakund, situated at an altitude of 2, 200 meters ASL, is a picturesque destination amidst snow capped Himalayas in Chariserh Development Area of Uttarakhand state in India. 

Tarakund is a place with scenic grandeur clubbed with mystic environs. It offers a breathtaking view of the snow white higher Himalayas that is sure to leave any visitor spellbound. 

Tarakund is well known for its shimmering lake and a revered ancient temple. Trek to Tarakund is truly captivating and attracts a huge number of tourists from all over the world every year. Thus, the enchanting Himalayan destination of Tarakund more than satisfies both, the trekker tourist and the pilgrim. 

To get to Tarakund, one needs to drive upto Padani which is about 44 km from Pauri. From Padani, Tarakund is a 5 km trek............
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Kanvashram

Kanvashram, 14 km from Kotdwar, is an important destination from historical and archaeological point of view. As the legend goes, it is believed that sage Vishwamitra meditated at this place. Fearing Vishwamitra’s intense meditation, Indra, the king of sub-Gods sent a charming heavenly damsel Menka to distract him. 

Menka succeeded in seducing and thus, distracting the sage. A daughter was born as fruit of their union. She was named Shakuntala who was then, left in the ashram in the care of Rishi Kanva. Shakuntala later, upon marriage with Dushyant, the ruler of Hastinapur, gave birth to prince Bharat. It is by virtue of this name - Bharat - that India came to be called Bharatvarsha and thus Bharat.

Kanvashram has a lot to offer for visitors of all kinds. Those seeking solitude can relax amidst serene and forested surrounds of Kanvashram while a number of long and short trekking routes are sure to satisfy the quests of the adventurous kinds. One can reach the captivating Sahastradhara Falls after a one hour trek. For those unwilling to take any tiring trek, a simple walk to Malini barrage will surely be an unforgettable experience.

There is also a Gurukul that one can visit. This Gurukul – traditional school for boys – provides services like massages and conducts Yoga Courses besides making available a host of ayurvedic medicines.


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How to Reach Pauri Garhwal

Air

The nearest airport to Pauri Garhwal District is Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun), located at about the distance of 155 kms away from Pauri. Jolly Grant Airport is well-connected to Delhi through regular air services.

Rail

The closest railway station from Pauri is Kotdwar, about 108 kms away from Pauri Garhwal. The Kotdwar Railway Station is linked with other cities in India through the extensive rail network. 

Road

Pauri Garhwal District is well connected with many cities and towns in the region of Uttarakhand by state and private buses. Pauri Garhwal is connected to Haridwar, Dehradun and Mussoorie via Rishikesh and Kotdwar............
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