Pauri
The district of Pauri Garhwal varies from the foothills of the Tarai of Kotdwar to the soul- lifting meadows of Doonhatoli, sprawing at an altitude of 3,000mts., Which remain snowbound during the winter months. Pauri Garhwal is ringed by the districts of Chamoli, Nanital, Bijnor, Haridwar, Dehradun, Rudraprayag and Tehri Garhwal. Filled with places of tourist interest, most locations in Pauri offer a breathtaking view of the snow - laden Himalayan splendour.
Pauri City
Is situated at an elevation of 1814mts. 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 Bandar Poonch, Swarga-
General Information
Area: 5sq,kms.
Population: 20,397 ( 1991 census)
Altitute: 1,814mts.
Climate: Cold in winter, Pleasent in summer and heavy rainfall in monsoon.
Season: Round the year.
Clothing:
Summer- Cottons/ light woollens,
Winter - Heavy Woollens
Languages : Garhwali, Hindi & English.
Shopping Centres
Upper Bazar
Lower Bazar
Dhara Road
Places to stay
Tourist Rest House
Circuit House
Forest Rest House
Soldier's Board Rest House
Hotel Sun & Snow
Hotel Himalaya
Hotel Frontier
Other ordinary accommodation facilities are also available.
Information
Tourist office, Pauri Tel:01368-222241
Places To See
1. Siddhibali Temple
At a distance of 2 kms. from Kothdwar, the Siddhibali Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Large number of devotees visit the place round the year.
2. Durga Devi Temple
Situated at a distance of 2 kms from the main town, the Durgadevi temple is one of the most important places of worship of the town
3. Medanpuri Devi
Situated at an elevation of 1657 mts, the temple is popularly known as Medanpuri Devi Temple. 'Medan' literally means curd and it is believed that the Goddess showers her devotees with milk, curd and whey by way of blessings.Legend has it that the Goddess had appeared in a curd-bowl in the hearth of a family living in village Marora.The Goddess revealed to to the head of the family the place where she would appear and a temple dedicated to the Goddess was then erected in Her honour. Special offerings are made during the Navratras, folowed by a big fair on Ashtami.Jeeps and taxies are available at Rishikesh (37 kms.) Chandighat and Hardwar (42 kms.). Accommodation is available in Tourist Rest Houses at Chia (36 kms.)
4. Shri Koteshwar Mahadev
Situated at an elevation of 1428 mts. This temple has a great following among childless couples. The temple houses a Shivlinga and is surrounded by the Himalayan ranges in the east, Hardwar in the west and Siddha Peeth Medanpuri Devi temple in the south. Legends has it that a village woman inadverdently hit a Shiv Linga while digging. Divine voices were then heard, directing the people to construct a temple dedicated to Shiva. Accordingly, the Koteshwar Mahadev temple was erected.It is believed that childless couples who chant the Mahamrityunjaya mantra (verse) during the whole month of Shravana with full faith & devotion are blessed by the Lord and their wishes are granted. It is also believed that during the Navratras the Goddess roves around, besitted upon her steed, the lion.
Getting There
By Air
Nearest airport is Jollygrant (155kms.)
By Rail
Nearest railway station is Kotdwar (108kms.)
By Road
Pauri is well connected to Dehradun, Rishikesh, Kotdwar and other cities of the region.
