Pauri – A city where time stands still.
Uttarakhand .............Simply Heaven
The Garhwal Himalayas have always
been considered as a place where nature seems to have endowed all her innate
loveliness.
The Land of Pauri Garhwal is blessed with splendid view of snow-bound peaks of Himalayas, scenic valleys, surroundings, meandering rivers, dense forests, and quaint hospitable people with a rich cultural diversity.
Diverse in topography, the district of Pauri
Garhwal varies from the foothills of the 'Bhabar' areas of Kotdwar to the
soul-lifting meadows of Doodhatoli, sprawling at an altitude of 3,000 mt and
covering an area of 5 sq. kms.
This remains snow-bound during
the winter months. Filled with places of tourist interest, most locations in
Pauri Garhwal offer a breathtaking view of the snow laden Himalayan splendour.
The small hill town of Pauri is shaded by the oak-deodar and pine forests.
The tourist complex offers a panoramic view of the innumerable known and unknown snow-clad Himalayan peaks like Hatiparvat, Nilkantha, Choukhamba, Sumeru Parvat, Kharchakund, Kedernath, Bhrigupanth, Jaunli, Gangotri group, Thalay Sagar, Bunderpunch which is breathtaking during sunrise and sunset.
At sunrise the sun seems to be spraying colours on
the mountain peaks which appear to be revolving continuously.
Pauri is best visited between
September and April or even all year round. The monsoons cast a misty spell on
the town, a sight worth seeing. If you want to see snow, then plan your trip
around January.
How to Reach:
Air: Nearest airport is Jolly
Grant, Dehradun (153 km - via Srinagar, 130 km - via Deoprayag).
Rail: Nearest railway station is
Kotdwar (108 km)
Road: Pauri is well connected to
Dehradun, Rishikesh, Kotdwar and other cities of the region.
Where to Stay (STD code 01368):
Tourist Rest House-GMVN: Ph:
222359
• Forest Rest House, Khirsu Res.
Authority
• Circuit House
Mumukshu Resort: Ph: 09837084821
Hotel Madhuvan : Ph: 223322
Hotel Umesha : Ph: 223989
What to See:
Kandoliya Mahadev Temple: A bewitching location, encircled by dense
forests and towering peaks. The majestic Gagwarsuin valley, lies beneath. A
trek through forests will take you to the temple of the reigning deity
Kandoliya Devta.
Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev Temple: It is believed that the temple was constructed during 8th century AD. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The solemn atmosphere makes you meditative at this beautiful place, encircled by mighty Himalayan peaks.
Tara Kund: Situated at a height of 2,200 mt, Tara Kund is a picturesque spot amidst lofty mountains in the Chariserh Development Area. A small lake and an ancient temple adorn this beautiful place. The Teej Festival is celebrated with great gaiety when the local people congregate here in a large gathering to worship and pay homage to God.
Nag Devta Temple: Located in dense forest of pine and oak. It is a 45-minute
trek from commissioner residence.
Beyond Pauri
Adwani: Connected by a well-maintained 17 km. long road from Pauri,
Adwani is an ideal picnic spot, as it is surrounded by thick forest and devoid
of the hustle & bustle of the town. There is a Forest Rest House where one
can stay.
Khirsu: 19 km. away from Pauri, a sleepy hamlet in the mountains. A dream
location within the Pine Forest and Apple orchards, with fragrant herbs and
blooming flowers all around. Accommodation is available at GMVN Tourist Rest
House.
Srinagar: The former capital of Garhwal royalty, Srinagar is situated at 30
km. from Pauri, on the banks of the river Alaknanda. It's at the crossroads of
Pauri, Kotdwar (137 km.), Rishikesh (105 km.) and Badrinath. A well-developed
township with many educational institutions is also the campus of HNB Garhwal
University.
According to legendary accounts
during the Mahabharata era, it was the capital of King Subahu.
Apart from GMVN Tourist Rest
House there are private hotels like Shivalik, Devlok, Raj Hans, Prachi,
Riverside Resort etc.
Binsar: From Pauri, Thailisain is at a distance of 100 km. From Thailisain the trek to Binsar is 20 km. and trails through a rich forest of deodar, silver fir, Pine, and Oak, full of wildlife beauty.
At Binsar the magnificent ancient temple of Lord Shiva is the centre of attraction and thousands of devotees visit here every year.
Enroute the trek, one can offer
homage at the great Indian Freedom Fighter Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali's
Samadhi, built in the midst of the Dudhatoli.
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