Attractions

Attractions


Pauri is a town and a municipal board in Pauri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Pauri is the seat of the Divisional Commissioner of the Garhwal Division.

Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple

The Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple, is a sacred testament to the legend of Lord Shiva and his story with demon- Tarkasur. New Delhi: Deep within the lush greenery surroundings of Uttarakhand, lying amidst cedar and pine forests, lies the enigmatic Tarkeshwar Mahadev temple


Shri Koteshwar Mahadev Temple

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, Haridwar in the west and the Siddha Peeth Medanpuri Devi temple in the south. Legend has it that a village woman inadverdently hit a shiv Linga while digging.


Dhari Devi temple

The local residents claim to have heard wails and a divine voice directed them to install the idol there. Local lore also has it that the idol of the deity changes appearance throughout the day – a girl child in the morning, a young woman in the afternoon and an old woman in the evening.


Shree Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site. It is surrounded by dense forests and is adjacent to the mountain ranges of Nar-Narayan. It is enveloped between the valleys of Manikoot, Brahmakoot, and Vishnukoot and is located at the confluence of the rivers Pankaja and Madhumati.


Binsar Mahadev Temple

Amidst the dense forest of Birch, Rhododendron and Deodar. Deodar is located the temple of binsar Mahadev at an altitude of 2480 mts . Sanctum Sanctorum of temple consists of deities, Hargauri, Ganesh and Mahisasurmardini. Temple is believed to be constructed by Maharaja Prithu in memory of his father Bindu. This temple is also known as Bindeshwar temple.


Jwalpa Devi Temple

Famous ShaktiPeeth of this area dedicated to Goddess Durga is around 33kms from Pauri on Pauri- Kotdwar motor road. A special worship is offered during Navratras’ people come from far and wide to pray for the fulfillment of their desires. Accommodation units like Tourist rest House (4 beds) and Dharamshala are available here.