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Would you like to know about Pauri (Uttarakhand) in India?

Pauri is a one of the beautiful places in Uttarakhand, India. Here you can see mountains, religious places etc. Pauri is a town and municipal board in the Pauri Garhwal district in the

Indian state of Uttarakhand. Pauri has been an attraction to various people like tourist, researchers and students.

Why is Pauri famous?

Pauri Garhwal attracts people through its environment, valley, mountain peaks and natural features. Tourists in Pauri also visit its ancient temples. Some temples are:

  • Kandoliya temple

  • Hanuman temple

  • Laxmi Narayan temple

  • Naag Dev temple


1. Kandolia temple - Kandolia temple is also known as Shiva temple. It is the most beautiful temple in the Pauri. It is the located in the dense forest of oak and pine on the Kandolia hills. Adjacent to this temple is a beautiful park, sports complex and a few meters ahead

is Asia’s highest stadium Ransi. During summer Kandolia park witnesses the cheering, laughing and funfielld families from the local. One side of the park gives a beautiful view of Pauri town and the other side of it gives a beautiful view of Gangwarsyun valley. The

place is one kilometer ascend on foot from bus stand or 2km from motorable road.

  Kandolia temple

Kandolia park


Famous food of Pauri

The famous food of Pauri is:

  • Aloo ke Gutke (potato cubes) - a simple yet delicious snack made from boiled potatoes spices with local herbs and spices.


  • Kafuli – A nutritious green leafy dish made primarily from spinach or fenugreek leaves, cooked in an iron kadai to enhance its rich flavor.


  • Bhaang ki chatey (hemp chutney) - A popular condiment made from hemp seeds, known for its distinctive taste, usually served with snacks and meals.


  • Jhangora ki kheer (barnyard millet) - A sweet delicacy made from rice flour and jaggery, deep-fried, and often prepared during festivals.


  • Mandua ki roti (finger millet seeds) - A flat bread made from finger millet, which is rich in calcium and iron, and is a staple food in Pauri diet.


  • Gulgula - A sweet, deep-fried snack made from wheat flour and jaggery, resembling small doughnuts.


What is special about Pauri?

It is located 1,765 meters above sea level. Pauri provides a panoramic view of the snow-covered Himalayas peaks of Nanda Devi and Trisul, Gangorti Group, Thalayia-sagar, Nikantha, Banar poonch, Swargarohini, Kedarnath, Kharcha kund, Satopanth, Chaukhamba, Ghoriparvat, Haathi Parvat, Sumeu etc.


What is the highest point of Pauri?

The highest point of the area is 3116 meters at Dudatoli and the lowest point of the area is

295 meters near Chilla.


What is special in Pauri Garhwal?

The top sightseeing places in Pauri Garhwal are Chaukhamba Viewpoint, Kandoliya, Khirsu, Trekking in Pauri Garhwal, Nagadev, Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev.


Who was the king of Pauri Garhwal?

The places of Pauri Garhwal was ruled by Katyuri kings, who were medieval Rajput rulers of the Khasa origin, and the founder of the dynasty was king Vasu Dev. King Vasu Dev was said to have been a Buddhist in his earlier days.


Which lake is famous in Pauri?

Tara Kund is surrounded by lush green trees, flowering blossoms and vibrantly coloured wildflowers. One can relish spell-binding views of the snow-capped Himalayas from the lake.


Conclusion

Pauri is a beautiful city in Uttarakhand. If you come here, you should go its places. I also live in Pauri and if you come here, you can stay in Adara Farmstay, and it is very beautiful.

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