Pauri
''Diverse in topography, the district of Pauri Garhwal varies from the foothills of the Tarai of Kotdwar to the soul-lifting meadows of Dhanaulti, sprawling at an altitude of 3,000 m, which remains snowbound during the winter months. Pauri Garhwal is surrounded by the districts of Chamoli, Nainital, Bijnor, Haridwar, Dehradun, Rudraprayag and Tehri Garhwal. Filled with places of tourist's interest, most locations in Pauri offer a breathtaking view of the snow-laden Himalayan splendour.
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Pauri City Is situated at an elevation of 1814 m above sea-level on the northern slopes of Kandoliya hills, Pauri is the headquarter of the district Pauri Garhwal and the Garhwal Division. Pauri provides a panoramic view of the snow clad Himalayan peaks of Bander Punchh, Swarga-Rohini, Jonli, Gangotri Group, Jogin Group, Thalaiya-Sagar, Kedarnath, Kharcha Kund, Sumeru, Satopanth, Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Ghoriparvat, Hathiparvat, Nandadevi and Trisul.
The city of Pauri is blessed with snow-capped mountains surrounded all over with eye catching natural beauties.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Summers during March to June are pretty enjoyable in Pauri with pleasant climate and winters during December to February are extremely cold with minimum temperature falls subzero level. Snowfalls through out winters are a spectacular characteristic of Pauri.Best season to visit Pauri is March to November avoiding freezing winters.
PLACES AROUND PAURI GARHWAL
Khirsu - Khirsu is situated 15kms from Pauri at an altitude of 1700mts above sea level. Khirsu is situated in a tranquil place with numerous oak trees, deodar trees and apple orchards around. Located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state, Khirsu affords captivating views of the imposing Himalayan range.
Doodhatoli - One of the most picturesque places, it commands a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and the surrounding areas.
Jwalpa Devi Temple - It is one of the well known religious places of the entire division and a large number of devotees come here round the year for darshan. It is 34 km from Pauri on the main Pauri-Kotdwar road.
Kandoliya Temple - is dedicated to Kandoliya Devta, located on the Pauri - Lansdowne road amidst picturesque environs.
Deoprayag - The road emanating from Pauri and leading to Deoprayag, one of the holiest confluences for the Hindu devotees, is an experience of its kind.
Chaukhamba View Point - Chaukhamba view point is just 4 kilo meter away from Pauri district. From this view point tourists can see the wonderful Idwal valley and Chaukhamba peaks as well.
Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev Temple - Among numerous Shiva temples in Garhwal Himalayas, Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev Temple lies in Pauri of Pauri Garhwal district.
Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple - Surrounded by dense deodar and pine forests, Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple attracts devotees and non-devotees equally with its beauty and liveliness. Situated 36Km from Lansdowne, the Shiva temple is at the height of 1800 meters and provides panoramic view of the grandiose Himalayas.
Binsar Mahadev Temple - 114Km away from Pauri of Pauri Garhwal district of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand, Binsar Mahadev Temple is 2480 meters above sea level surrounded by the thick green forest of birch, deodar and rhododendron.Bindeshwar Mahadev Temple is another name of Binsar Mahadev Temple. During Baikuntha Chadurdashi every year, a popular fair is held at th temple premises. You need to trek 24Km to Binsar Mahadev from Thalisain.
CLIMATE
The climate of Pauri is characterized by cold winters and pleasant summers
HOW TO REACH THERE
Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 155 km via Rishikesh-Srinagar.
Rail: Nearest railway station is at Kotdwar (108 km).
Road: Pauri is well connected to Dehradun, Rishikesh, Kotdwar and other cities of the region.
Fast Facts about Pauri
State: Uttarakhand
District: Pauri Garhwal
Population: 6,96,851 ( 2001 census).
Languages: Garhwali, Hindi and English.
Season: Round the year.
Winters: Heavy woollens
Altitude: 1,814 m.
Area: 5 sq km.
STD code: 01368
Distance Charts to Pauri
Delhi to Pauri 293 KM
Chandigarh to Pauri 335 KM
Nagpur to Pauri 1326 KM
Rishikesh to Pauri 126 KM
Dehradun to Pauri 169 KM
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