Lansdowne
Lovely Lansdowne, set at an altitude of 1,706 metres about 81 kms from Pauri is one of the quietest hill station in the country. It was very popular among the Britishers and is named after Lord Lansdowne, the Viceroy of India from 1888 to 1894. The charming resort surrounded by thick oak and pine forest is a perfect place for a peaceful holiday in the lap of mother nature. More about Lansdowne.
Tarkeshwar Mahadev (36 kms): The temple of Lord Shiva is perched at a height of 1,800mts. It is surrounded by thick forests of deodar and pine, and is an ideally suited for nature lovers. During the auspicious occasion of Shivratri, a special prayer is held here.
Srinagar: This erstwhile capital of the Garhwal kings is set on the banks of Alaknanda river about 30 kms from Pauri. Srinagar was an important centre for art and architecture. The Garhwal University is located here.
Keshorai Math: The temple was perhaps built in 1682, and is noted for its architectural beauty.
Kamleshwar Temple: This ancient Shiva temple is associated with an interesting legend. It is said that Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva here with thousand Lotus flowers. While praying he was short of one flower, thus Rama offered his eye instead of a lotus. On 'Vaikunth Chaturdashi', women come here to worship Lord Shiva whole night with lighted lamps.
Shankar Math (3 kms): The shrine with unique architecture is said to be built by Adi Shankaracharya.
Devalgarh (19 kms): It was set up by king Deval of Kangra. Main attractions - The Laxmi Narayan temple, Gauri Devi temple & Rajrajeshwari temple. The site is also of archaeological value.
Dhari Devi (16 kms): Pilgrim centre. Devotees assemble here to worship Goddess Dhari.
How to reach
Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant (155 kms via Rishikesh – Srinagar)
Rail: Nearest railhead is Kotdwar (108 km.) or Rishikesh (117 km.)
Road: Pauri, the district head quarter of Pauri Garhwal is well connected by road with Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kotdwar and other towns of the region.
Lovely Lansdowne, set at an altitude of 1,706 metres about 81 kms from Pauri is one of the quietest hill station in the country. It was very popular among the Britishers and is named after Lord Lansdowne, the Viceroy of India from 1888 to 1894. The charming resort surrounded by thick oak and pine forest is a perfect place for a peaceful holiday in the lap of mother nature. More about Lansdowne.Tarkeshwar Mahadev (36 kms): The temple of Lord Shiva is perched at a height of 1,800mts. It is surrounded by thick forests of deodar and pine, and is an ideally suited for nature lovers. During the auspicious occasion of Shivratri, a special prayer is held here.
Srinagar: This erstwhile capital of the Garhwal kings is set on the banks of Alaknanda river about 30 kms from Pauri. Srinagar was an important centre for art and architecture. The Garhwal University is located here.
Keshorai Math: The temple was perhaps built in 1682, and is noted for its architectural beauty.
Kamleshwar Temple: This ancient Shiva temple is associated with an interesting legend. It is said that Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva here with thousand Lotus flowers. While praying he was short of one flower, thus Rama offered his eye instead of a lotus. On 'Vaikunth Chaturdashi', women come here to worship Lord Shiva whole night with lighted lamps.
Shankar Math (3 kms): The shrine with unique architecture is said to be built by Adi Shankaracharya.
Devalgarh (19 kms): It was set up by king Deval of Kangra. Main attractions - The Laxmi Narayan temple, Gauri Devi temple & Rajrajeshwari temple. The site is also of archaeological value.
Dhari Devi (16 kms): Pilgrim centre. Devotees assemble here to worship Goddess Dhari.
How to reach
Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant (155 kms via Rishikesh – Srinagar)
Rail: Nearest railhead is Kotdwar (108 km.) or Rishikesh (117 km.)
Road: Pauri, the district head quarter of Pauri Garhwal is well connected by road with Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Kotdwar and other towns of the region.
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