Major attractions:The place is blessed
with lush green forests in the backdrop and an enchanting view of
mighty Himalayas at the forefront.
The famous peaks witnessed from the
are are Bander
Pooch, Gangotri Group, Kedarnth, Chawkhamba, Neelkanth, Hathiparvat,
Nandadevi and Trisul.
The place is great to visit round the
year and often gives the feel of a European small town.
Summers at Pauri are cool, helping one
in getting rid of the scorching heat of the plains while winters are
chilly with two to three rounds of snowfall around Christmas. The
place is great for tourists who do not wish to spend their weekends
at other overcrowded hillstations.
October too is a wonderful time to
visit the place as the winter is just setting in and the town
celebrate its autumn festival called the “sharadotsav”. This is
the prime time when you can witness the cheerfulness of this small
town. Each and every area of the town hustles and bustles with a
variety of activities whether it be a sports competition, musical
night, dance competition or the very popular tug of war.
Activities: Forest around the town too
are rich in wildlife and leopards are found in abundance in the
area. You can also go for Paragliding activities or enjoy bird
watching from the Chaukhamba viewpoint. If you love mountain trails,
you will find dozens of them in and around the town.
Just like early morning, a small drive
to the road connecting Srinagar in evening will help you in
witnessing the twilight of the town.
Accessibility: Nearest railway stations are Dehradun and Kotdwar while buses and private cars are easily avialable to Pauri, which happens to be the center of Garhwal Commissionary.
In case you are coming via flight, you can come to Jolly Grant Airport located close to Rishikesh.
My personal experience: Those fond of visiting religious places will love the centuries old temples in the area. You will also come across a variety of folklore. Do not forget to try out the popular garhwali dishes and sweets served in the area.
I cannot deny that each and every morning in this place is a treat as you can witness the 270 degree range of Himalayas every morning. This is one and only place that showcases the largest range of Himalayas with Chaukhamba leading from the front.
Since my childhood the small town of Pauri has expanded greatly but still the town has its own unique culture and serenity which makes it very different from other cities.
Cheers----Rich
5 comments:
wow this place looks like paradise
where exactly is this in himalayas
love it reminds me of kashmir
nice job di.... :) pauri is heaven.
Meena.. the town is in Uttarakhand and easily accessible by Delhi. In many terms you will find the place much better than Kashmir itself.
you can tell about the mythological temples around the town and the folklore associated wid it...nice article..
Well there are a number of temples around, the first one being Kinkaleshwar, the abode of God shiva. Its a 8th century temple, known to be raised by Shankracharya. Another important temple is Kandolia devta. Pauri is actually the seat of diety and he is often referred to as bhumi devta. Other temples in the area are Nag dev temple, Hanuman Temple and laxmi narayan temple. These temples are located amidst thick forest and a visit to these temples is truly a great experience.
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