Pauri,Uttarakhand

Tourist Attractions
Pauri is located in Uttarakhand in the beautiful Kandoliya hill ranges, at a height of 1,650 meters above sea level. There are many places where a tourist can visit in Pauri. Some of the important tourist attractions in Pauri are:

Pauri City
The city of Pauri is a beautiful place. It is located at an height of 1,650 metres above sea level and provides a breathtaking view of the snow laden Himalayan peaks of Bandar Pooch, Swarga Rohini, Jonli, Gangotri Group, Jogin Group, Thalaiya - sagar, Kedarnath, Kharcha Kund, Sumeru, Satopanth, Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Ghoriparbat, Nandadevi, and Trishul.

Khirsu
Khirsu is located about 19 kms. from Pauri. The snow-capped mountains of Khirsu offer a marvelous view of the Central Himalayas. It attracts a large number of tourists each year. From Khirsu, one can get a clear view of many peaks that surround it. There is an ancient temple that is located here which is dedicated to Ghandiyal Devta and is located pretty close by. Khirsu is a very peaceful place that is free from any kind of pollution.

Nagdev
Nagdev temple is situated about 5 kms from the main bus stop at Pauri. It is a temple dedicated to the snake God Nag and is located in a dense forest of Pine and Rhodendron. While going to the temple, one can even pay a visit to the beautiful observatory that is installed here.

From the observatory one can get a clear view of the gigantic Himalayan ranges like Chaukhamba, Gangotri Group, Banderpoonch, Kedardom, Kedarnath etc. The temple is located on the Pauri- Bubakhal road. One can reach there after a trek of 1½ km.

Kandolia
Kandolia is another Shiva temple that is located in the dense forest of oak and pine, on the Kondolia hills. There is a beautiful park that is located just adjacent to Kandolia. During the summers, this park is filled with the cheers and laughter of families that come here. One side of the park provides a beautiful view of the Pauri city while the other side provides a view of the Gangwarsyun valley. Kandolia is accessible on foot (1 km.) as well as on a vehicle (2 kms.)

Baikunth Chaturdashi
During the Baikunth Chaturdashi every year, a fair takes place at this place. Women take lamps on their palm and seek blessings for a baby, the whole night. Furthermore, a 12 km. trek from Baikunth Chaturdashi leads to Dudhatoli which is located at 3,001 metres above sea level. It is considered as one of the most beautiful treks of Pauri.

The view that the traveler is presented with is just magnificent. The clear blue sky and the white peaks present a breathtaking picture.

Tarakund
Tarakund is located at a height of 2,200 metres above sea level. It is a small picturesque town situated between the huge mountains that surround the place. It is blessed by a small but beautiful lake and an ancient temple.

Binsar Mela
Each year, during the Vaikunth Chaturdashi and Karthik Purnima, a two day Binsar Mela is orgaized at the Binsar Mahadev temple. It is located at the remote district of Chauthan Patti and Dhoodatoli forests. People from various districts, like Pauri, Chamoli, Almora and Rudraprayag come here to worship.

Bharat Nagar
Bharat Nagar is located about 22 kms. from Pauri and is perched at a height of 1,400 metres above the sea level. According to legends, Bharat Nagar once was full of natural life giving herbs. The place provides a wonderful view of the Balawali Bridge at River Ganga, the Kalagarh dam and the Kotdwar town.

Places to See Near Pauri
Pauri excursions consist of some of the finest places near the city. Excursions around Pauri, Uttarakhand are a must see for those visiting the city. Some of the famous places to visit around Pauri are:

Doodhatoli
Doodhatoli is situated at an altitude of 3,100 metres above sea level. The place is surrounded by some dense forests. It is located at a distance of about 124 kms. from Pauri. Doodhatoli is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the Pauri-Garhwal district. It provides a wonderful, panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges.

Jwala Devi Temple
The Jwala Devi temple is one of the most well known places of worship in the entire division of Pauri Garhwal. Large numbers of devotees come to the place for darshan, each year. It is located at a distance of 34 kms. from Pauri, on the main Pauri - Kotdwar road. During the festival of Navaratri each year, a special religious festival is held at the Jwala Devi temple.

Binsar
The beautiful, small town of Binsar is located at an altitude of 2,480 metres above sea level. It is about 114 kms. from Pauri. Binsar is surrounded by beautiful and dense forest of Oak, Deodar and Rhodendron. There is a temple in Binsar, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is of great archaeological importance. The central room of the temple is beautifully decorated by the idols of Ganesh, Gauri and Mardini.

Adwani
Adwani is an ideal picnic spot, located about 17 kms. from Pauri. It is free of any hustle-bustle of a town and is surrounded by thick forests as well. One can have a real good time at Adwani.

Kanyashram
Kanyashram is located at a distance of 14 kms. from Pauri. It is an ashram where Sage Vishwamitra is believed to have meditated. According to mythology, Indra, the king of Gods was scared by the intense meditation of Vishwamitra and hence sent a beautiful heavenly angel named Menka to distract him. Menka, after many attempts, finally succeeded in distracting Vishwamitra. After she gave birth to a girl, she went back to the heavens.

The girl was Shakuntala who, later got married to the prince of Hastinapur and gave birth to Bharat, after whom the country is called Bharat.

How to Reach Pauri
Pauri is an important tourist town of Uttarakhand. It is located in the state of Uttarakhand. The Pauri town is well known for the beautiful vistas that it has. Pauri can be reached in several ways. Reaching Pauri is not a tough task. Read on to find out how to reach Pauri.

By Air
The nearest airport is located at Jolly Grant, Dehradun. One can take a local taxi or luxury buses from here to reach Pauri.

By Rail
The nearest railway station is located at Kotdwar, about 108 kms. away from Pauri, or in Rishikesh (117 kms.), from where frequent cabs and buses are available for Pauri.

By Road
From Rishikesh, Pauri is about 131 kms. It is also well connected to Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kotdwar and other cities of the area.

Pauri Weather
Pauri has a sub temperate to temperate type of climate. It basically remains pleasant all through the year. The maximum temperature reaches about 25 degree Celsius during the summers. However, during the winter season it can fall down to 1 degree Celsius as well.

The hilly terrain with its densely forested slopes receives adequate rainfall generally from mid June and extending till mid September. However, occasional rainfall is also recorded in winter. Average annual rainfall is about 218 cm