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	This is a famous ''[[Siddha Peetha]]'' of Garhwal dedicated to the Goddess Jwalpa. It is situated on the right bank of the Nawalika River (nayar), {{convert\|34\|km}} from Pauri, on the main Pauri-Kotdwara road. According to a legend in the [[Skanda Purana]], Sachi (daughter of the Demon-King Pulom) wanted to marry Devraj [[Indra]], so she worshipped the Supreme Mother Goddess [[Shakti]] here. The Goddess then appeared in the form of Deeptimaan-Jwalehwari and her wish was fulfilled. Deeptimaan-Jwalehwari was eventually shortened to Jwalpa-Devi. It is said that [[Adi Shankara\|Adi Guru Shankaracharya]] visited and prayed in this temple, and that the Goddess appeared to him.		This is a famous ''[[Siddha Peetha]]'' of Garhwal dedicated to the Goddess Jwalpa. It is situated on the right bank of the Nawalika River (nayar), {{convert\|34\|km}} from Pauri, on the main Pauri-Kotdwara road. According to a legend in the [[Skanda Purana]], Sachi (daughter of the Demon-King Pulom) wanted to marry Devraj [[Indra]], so she worshipped the Supreme Mother Goddess [[Shakti]] here. The Goddess then appeared in the form of Deeptimaan-Jwalehwari and her wish was fulfilled. Deeptimaan-Jwalehwari was eventually shortened to Jwalpa-Devi. It is said that [[Adi Shankara\|Adi Guru Shankaracharya]] visited and prayed in this temple, and that the Goddess appeared to him.

	Every year two [[Navratri]] fairs are held: Chitra and Shardiya Navratri. A fair (Mela) is also organized on the occasion of Basant-Panchami. The Anthwal family are the traditional priests and caretakers of this temple~~, as the~~ present temple was constructed by the late Pandit Shri Dutta Ram Anthwal (the Anthwals, originally from village Aneth, being the zameendaar, or landlords, of the area). Until the last century, a big fair, locally known as Athwaad in Garhwali, was organized regularly, but the tradition became irregular after Gorkhyani, and eventually stopped. In the British-Records, it was one of the biggest fair of British-Garhwal and attracted a large gathering, second only to the fair of Binsar-Mahadev.		Every year two [[Navratri]] fairs are held: Chitra and Shardiya Navratri. A fair (Mela) is also organized on the occasion of Basant-Panchami. The Anthwal family are the traditional priests and caretakers of this temple. The present temple was constructed by the late Pandit Shri Dutta Ram Anthwal (the Anthwals, originally from village Aneth, being the zameendaar, or landlords, of the area). Until the last century, a big fair, locally known as Athwaad in Garhwali, was organized regularly, but the tradition became irregular after Gorkhyani, and eventually stopped. In the British-Records, it was one of the biggest fair of British-Garhwal and attracted a large gathering, second only to the fair of Binsar-Mahadev.

	Nevertheless, it is still one most famous and most visited temple of the district, as people have enormous faith on the goddess. Every year thousands of people visit this temple, especially unmarried girls, as it is said that the girls get fine grooms just like Indrani ([[Shachi]]) got Lord Indra by the grace of the Goddess.		Nevertheless, it is still one most famous and most visited temple of the district, as people have enormous faith on the goddess. Every year thousands of people visit this temple, especially unmarried girls, as it is said that the girls get fine grooms just like Indrani ([[Shachi]]) got Lord Indra by the grace of the Goddess.

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| leader_name = Dheeraj Singh Gabrayal, IAS<ref>{{cite web |title=List of District Magistrates |url=https://pauri.nic.in/list-of-district-magistrate-since-1906-at-pauri-garhwal/ |website=Pauri Garhwal |access-date=16 March 2021}}</ref>
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'''Pauri Garhwal''' is a [[District (India)|district]] in the Indian state of [[Uttarakhand]]. Its headquarters is in the town of [[Pauri]]. It is sometimes referred to simply as '''Garhwal district''', though it should not be confused with the larger [[Garhwal region]] of which it is only a part.

==Geography==
Located partly in the [[Indo-Gangetic Plain|Gangetic plain]] and partly in the northern [[Himalayas]], Pauri Garhwal district encompasses an area of {{convert|5230|sqkm}} and is situated between 29° 45’ to 30°15’ North Latitude and 78° 24’ to 79° 23’ East Longitude. The district is bordered on the southwest by [[Bijnor district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], and, clockwise from west to southeast, by the Uttarakhand districts of [[Haridwar district|Haridwar]], [[Dehradun district|Dehradun]], [[Tehri Garhwal]], [[Rudraprayag]], [[Chamoli district|Chamoli]], [[Almora district|Almora]], and [[Nainital District|Nainital]].

===Climate===
The climate of Pauri Garhwal is mostly pleasant in summer and cold in winter. In the rainy season the climate is cool and the landscape green. However, in [[Kotdwar]] and the adjoining Bhabar area, it is quite hot, reaching well above {{convert|40|C}} during the summer. In the winter, many parts of Pauri receive snowfall.

==History==
Human civilization in the Garhwal Himalayas has progressed with the rest of the Indian sub-continent. The [[Katyuri kings]] comprised the first historical dynasty, which ruled over unified Uttarakhand from 800 to 1100 and left records in the form of inscriptions and temples. After the downfall of the Katyuris, the Garhwal region was fragmented in more than sixty-four principalities ruled by chieftains. In the mid 15th century, Chandpurgarh emerged as a powerful principality under the rule of Jagatpal (1455 to 1493), who was a descendant of Kanakpal. At the end of 15th century, Ajaypal ruled Chandpurgarh and succeeded in unifying and consolidating various principalities on the region. His kingdom came to known as [[Garhwal Kingdom|Garhwal]]. Subsequently, he transferred his capital from Chandpur to Devalgarh, before 1506, and later to [[Srinagar, Uttarakhand|Srinagar]], from 1506 to 1519.<ref name="PauriGarhwalHistory">{{cite web |title=History |url=https://pauri.nic.in/history/ |website=Government of Uttarakhand: Pauri Garhwal |access-date=16 September 2018}}</ref>

King Ajaypal and his successors ruled Garhwal for nearly three hundred years. During this period they faced a number of attacks from Kumaon, Mughals, Sikhs, and Rohillas. An important event in the history of Garhwal was the [[Gurkha|Gorkha]] invasion, which was marked by extreme brutality. The word ''Gorkhyani'' has become synonymous with massacre and marauding armies. After subjugating [[Doti]] and [[Kumaon Kingdom|Kumaon]], the Gorkhas attacked Garhwal and reached as far as Langoorgarh, despite stiff resistance of the Garhwali forces. Then, news came of a Chinese invasion at the rear of the Gorkhas, who were forced to lift the siege. In 1803, the Gorkhas again mounted an invasion. After capturing Kumaon, they attached Garhwal. After initial defeats, King Pradyumna Shah escaped to [[Dehradun]] to futilely reorganize his defenses. Garhwali soldiers suffered heavy casualties and the king himself was killed in the battle of Khudbuda. The Gorkhas became the masters of Garhwal in 1804 and ruled the territory for twelve years.<ref name="PauriGarhwalHistory" />

The Gorkha rule ended in 1815, when the British drove the Gorkhas west of the [[Sharda River|Kali River]]. On 21 April 1815, the British established their rule over the eastern half of the Garhwal region, lying east of the [[Alaknanda River|Alaknanda]] and [[Mandakini River|Mandakini]] rivers, which became known as British Garhwal and Doon of Dehradoon. The remaining part of Garhwal, in the west, was restored to King Sudershan Shah, who established his capital at [[New Tehri|Tehri]]. Initially, the administration was entrusted to the commissioner of the Kumaon and Garhwal with his headquarters at Nainital; but later, in 1839, Garhwal was formed into a separate district under an assistant commissioner with his headquarters at [[Pauri|Shrinagr and after 1840 at Pauri]].<ref name="PauriGarhwalHistory" /><ref>{{Cite book|last=Tolia|first=RS|title=Founders of modern administration in Uttarakhand 1815-1884|publisher=Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh|year=2009|isbn=978-81-211-0730-3|location=dehradun|pages=236}}</ref>

At the time of [[Indian independence movement|Indian independence]], Garhwal, [[Almora district|Almora]], and [[Nainital district|Nainital]] districts were administered by the commissioner of [[Kumaon division]]. In early 1960, [[Chamoli district]] was curved out of Garhwal district. In 1969, [[Garhwal division]] was formed, with its headquarter at [[Pauri]]. In 1998, [[Rudraprayag district]] was formed, by carving out seventy-two villages of Khirsu block from Pauri Garwhal district, and Pauri district attained its present form.<ref name="PauriGarhwalHistory" />

==Transport<ref>http://icrier.org/pdf/Working_Paper_217.pdf</ref>==
The most common mode of transport is by either bus or taxi. Bus services are provided by the state-run Uttarakhand Roadways, Garhwal Motor Owner Union (GMOU) Ltd., and Garhwal Motor Users (GMU) Ltd. Operations of Uttarakhand Roadways are limited mainly to interstate routes and major cities and towns of the district and state. GMOU Ltd. is the largest bus service provider in the district, providing services to almost all parts of the district. The services of GMU Ltd. are limited to a comparatively small area adjoining Kumaon division. There are a number of taxi unions in many towns of the district, providing service for almost every local stretch of road. The only railway station in the district is at Kotdwara. It was established by the British as early as 1889. Pauri Garhwal district is situated in the [[Siwalik Hills|Shiwalik range]], the outermost range of the [[Himalayas]], and its hills are very rugged. As a result, it is not considered feasible to extend the railway network further. The district does not have any regular air services. The nearest is [[Jolly Grant Airport]], near the state capital of [[Dehradun]], about {{convert|155|km}} from Pauri and {{convert|120|km}} from Kotdwara.

==Demographics==

{{historical populations |11=1901|12=2,75,269|13=1911|14=3,07,454|15=1921|16=3,11,009|17=1931|18=3,42,227|19=1941|20=3,85,963|21=1951|22=4,10,007|23=1961|24=4,67,254|25=1971|26=5,35,141|27=1981|28=6,17,892|29=1991|30=6,70,859|31=2001|32=6,97,078|33=2011|34=6,87,271|align=right|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html|title=Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|website=www.censusindia.gov.in}}</ref>}}

According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Pauri Garhwal district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 687,271,<ref name=districtcensus2011>{{cite web |title=Pauri Garhwal District: Census 2011 data |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/district/579-pauri-garhwal.html |year=2011 |publisher=Census2011.co.in |access-date=29 November 2015 }}</ref> which is almost equal to the 2014 population of [[Equatorial Guinea]],<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | access-date = 2011-10-01 | quote = Equatorial Guinea 668,225 July 2011 est.}}</ref> and to the US state of [[North Dakota]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php |title=2010 Resident Population Data |publisher=U. S. Census Bureau |access-date=2011-09-30 |quote=North Dakota 672,591 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101090833/http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php |archive-date=1 January 2011 }}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 506th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]). The district has a population density of {{convert|129|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}. Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade of 2001-2011 was -1.51%. Pauri Garhwal has a [[sex ratio]] of 1103 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males, and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 82.02%.<ref name=districtcensus2011/>

===Religion===
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|caption = Religion in Pauri Garhwal district (2011)<ref name="Pauri Garhwal District Population">{{cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/uttarakhand/garhwal-population.html|title=Pauri Garhwal District Population|work=Census India|accessdate=11 July 2021}}</ref>
|label1 = [[Hinduism]]
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|value3 = 0.01
|color3 = Gold
|label4 = [[Christianity]]
|value4 = 0.31
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|label5 = [[Sikhism]]
|value5 = 0.09
|color5 = Yellow
|label6 = [[Jainism]]
|value6 = 0.03
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Vast majority of the people in Pauri Garhwal district follows [[Hinduism]], with a small minority, around 3%, following Islam.<ref name=Census>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census2011.com/data/religion/district/579-pauri-garhwal.html|title=Pauri Garhwal District Religion Census 2011|access-date=30 March 2021}}</ref>

===Language===
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|title=Languages in Pauri Garhwal District<ref name="census2011-C16">{{cite report |title=C-16 Population By Mother Tongue – Uttarakhand |url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-0500.XLSX |publisher = Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=14 July 2020}}</ref>
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{{bar percent|[[Garhwali language|Garhwali]]|pink|83.3}}
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{{bar percent|[[Kumauni language|Kumauni]]|red|0.7}}
{{bar percent|others|green|1.5}}
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The predominant first language of the district is [[Garhwali language|Garhwali]] spoken by 83.3% of the population, but there are also speakers of [[Hindi]] (13.3%) and, to a smaller extent, [[Nepali language|Nepali]] (1.2%) and [[Kumaoni language|Kumaoni]] (0.7%).<ref name="census2011-C16"/>

==Administrative structure==
In 1960, what was known as [[Garhwal District|Garhwal district]] was divided into Pauri Garhwal and [[Chamoli district|Chamoli]] districts. In 1997, an additional area was carved out of Pauri Garhwal district and merged with parts of Chamoli and [[Tehri Garhwal district|Tehri Garhwal]] districts to form [[Rudraprayag district]].

The District is administratively divided into 10 tehsils, 15 developmental blocks, and 3,142 villages.<ref>{{cite report |author=District Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA) |title=District Survey Report – District Pauri Garhwal |url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s32f55707d4193dc27118a0f19a1985716/uploads/2018/05/2018061390.pdf |date=18 May 2018 |page=34 |website=NIC – Pauri Garhwal |access-date=16 March 2021}}</ref>

===Tehsils===
{{Div col}}
*[[Pauri]]
*[[Lansdowne, India|Lansdowne]]
*[[Kotdwara]]
*[[Thalisain]]
*[[Dhumakot]]
*[[Srinagar, Uttarakhand|Srinagar]]
*[[Satpuli]]
*[[Yamkeshwar]]
*[[Chaubattakhal]]
{{Div col end}}

===Development blocks===
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*Kot
*Kaljikhal (largest block in Pauri Garhwal)
*[[Pauri]]
*Pabau
*Bironkhal
*Dwarikhal
*Dugadda
*Jaihrikhal
*Ekeshwer
*Rikhnikhal
*[[Yamkeswar]]
*Nainidanda
*Pokhra
*Khirsu
{{Div col end}}
*Thalisain

==Education==
[[Pauri]], [[Kotdwar]], [[Lansdowne, India|Lansdowne]] and [[Srinagar, Uttarakhand|Srinagar]] are major centres of education in the district. [[Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College]] is at Ghurdauri ({{convert|11.5|km}} from Pauri). [[Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University]], [[Government Medical College, Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal|Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Medical College]], and [[National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand]] are in Srinagar.

==Tourism==
Tourism in Pauri Garhwal District includes a number of exploring options.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} Pauri Garhwal attracts people through its environment, valleys, and mountain peaks, and natural features.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} Tourists in Pauri also visit its ancient temples.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}

===Khirsu===
[[File:Khirsu-park.JPG|thumb|Khirsu Park]]

The mountains of [[Khirsu]] offer views of the northern Himalayas and attract a large number of tourists.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} Located {{convert|19|km}} away from Pauri at an altitude of {{convert|1,700|m}}, Khirsu is peaceful and free from pollution.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} There is the nearby ancient temple of Ghandiyal Devta. Accommodation is available at the Tourist Rest House, Forest Rest House, and private hotel.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}

On the 4th Monday of April or 1st Monday of May, there is an annual [[Mela]] put on by local villagers.

The villages of Gwarh and Khothgee, near Khirshu, have a festival where they lower an artificial carved wooden effigy of man, called "Badi" by locals, by rope down a hill for about 500 meters.

===Chaukhamba View Point===
Situated only 4 km from Pauri. Chaukhamba View Point overlooks the Idwal Valley, with views of the [[Chaukhamba]] peaks. It is known for its scenic vistas.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}

==Religious shrines==
{{More citations needed|date=August 2021}}
===Kandoliya Devta===
[[File:Kandoliya.JPG|thumb|Kandoliya]]

The main temples of the city are Kandoliya Devta, Laxmi Narayan, Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev, and Hanuman Mandir. Every year, a ''bhandara'' is organized on the premises of the temple of Kandoliya Devta, and thousands of people from Pauri and nearby villages participate in it. The city has a number of picnic spots surrounded by [[Cedrus deodar|deodar]] forests, viz. Ransi, Kandoliya, Nag Dev, Jhandi Dhar, etc. Every year since 1974, [[Durga Puja|Sharadotsav]] is celebrated in the city.

===Danda Nagraja Temple===
The holy shrine of Danda Nagraja is a popular pilgrimage among the Garhwali people. Garhwalis from around the country visit the shrine every day.{{Says who|date=August 2021}} It is located in the Lasera village, patti Banelsyun, Pauri district (lap of mountains). The temple gets its name from the Garhwali word ''Danda'', which means "peak". Since the temple is in a forest, local people started calling it ''Danda Nagraja'' - "Nagraja on the Peak".{{Cn|date=August 2021}}

Legend has it that when Lord Krishna came here for the first time,{{Proveit|date=August 2021}} he came in the form of a snake and crawled all the way up the ridge to reach the spot where the temple now stands. Locals have a strong belief that Lord Krishna still stays here and has done so over many centuries. They say they receive the special blessings of Danda Nagraja. Popular faith is that Danda Nagraja has the power to foresee any ill coming to the area and always informs them about any mishap that is about to occur. Not just that, locals say the Lord also gives them the solution to the problem. The temple's high priest tells you with conviction that if any devotee prays sincerely, Danda Nagraja always fulfills his wishes. In part because of this temple, Pauri Garhwal is known as a "Land of Miracles".{{Cn|date=August 2021}}

A feature of this temple is the thousands of bells that have been hung in the temple premises by devotees after their wishes were fulfilled. There is also a custom of devotees offering [[jaggery]] (gurh) as [[prasad]] (offering) to the reigning deity. After a [[Darśana|darshan]] (vision) of ''श्री डांडानागराजा'' (Shri Danda Nagraja), the pilgrims take a [[parikrama]] (ritual walkabout) of the temple to get the blessings of the God.

"The temple not only attracts local people but, every year, many foreigners come visiting and they donate bells with their names written all over. The main visitors are from the US and UK," the priest tells you.{{To whom?|date=August 2021}}

Danda Nagraja is approximately {{convert|90|km}} from Kotdwara, {{convert|45|km}} from [[Satpuli]], and {{convert|35|km}} from Pauri. The temple is situated at the top of a hill with ample space around the structure for pilgrims to relax. It can be reached by taking a bus either from Kotdwara or Pauri. However, bus service is limited, with usually no more than two buses on a route. So, the better option is to hire a taxi.

===Jwalpa Devi Temple===
This is a famous ''[[Siddha Peetha]]'' of Garhwal dedicated to the Goddess Jwalpa. It is situated on the right bank of the Nawalika River (nayar), {{convert|34|km}} from Pauri, on the main Pauri-Kotdwara road. According to a legend in the [[Skanda Purana]], Sachi (daughter of the Demon-King Pulom) wanted to marry Devraj [[Indra]], so she worshipped the Supreme Mother Goddess [[Shakti]] here. The Goddess then appeared in the form of Deeptimaan-Jwalehwari and her wish was fulfilled. Deeptimaan-Jwalehwari was eventually shortened to Jwalpa-Devi. It is said that [[Adi Shankara|Adi Guru Shankaracharya]] visited and prayed in this temple, and that the Goddess appeared to him.

Every year two [[Navratri]] fairs are held: Chitra and Shardiya Navratri. A fair (Mela) is also organized on the occasion of Basant-Panchami. The Anthwal family are the traditional priests and caretakers of this temple, as the present temple was constructed by the late Pandit Shri Dutta Ram Anthwal (the Anthwals, originally from village Aneth, being the zameendaar, or landlords, of the area). Until the last century, a big fair, locally known as Athwaad in Garhwali, was organized regularly, but the tradition became irregular after Gorkhyani, and eventually stopped. In the British-Records, it was one of the biggest fair of British-Garhwal and attracted a large gathering, second only to the fair of Binsar-Mahadev.

Nevertheless, it is still one most famous and most visited temple of the district, as people have enormous faith on the goddess. Every year thousands of people visit this temple, especially unmarried girls, as it is said that the girls get fine grooms just like Indrani ([[Shachi]]) got Lord Indra by the grace of the Goddess.

===Shoonya Shikhar Ashram===
This is a spiritual center near [[Kotdwara]]. One can reach it by 7 km of trekking from village Balli, which is itself around 30 km uphill from Kotdwara. Shoonya Shikar Ashram is known for the meditation cave of [[Sadguru Sadafaldeo Ji Maharaj]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Shoonya Shikhar Ashram |url=http://www.vihangamyoga.org/shunyaShikharAshram.html |date=2010 |website=Vihangam Yoga |access-date=30 November 2015 |archive-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108162519/http://www.vihangamyoga.org/shunyaShikharAshram.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> This is the place where ''Swarved'' was written.<ref>{{cite web |title=Swarved |url=http://us.vihangamyoga.org/Swarved.php |date=2010 |website=Vihangam Yoga |access-date=30 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208140451/http://us.vihangamyoga.org/Swarved.php |archive-date=8 December 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It attracts people from all over the world, in particular the followers of [[Vihangam Yoga]], who seek high-level meditation.

===Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev===
[[File:Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev.jpg|thumb|Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev temple during snowfall]]
Situated in the suburbs of Pauri, with views of the snow-laden Himalayas, Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev is an 8th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity, who is accompanied by Goddess Parvati, Ganesha, and Kartikeya.

===Tarkeshwar Mahadev===
36 km from Lansdowne, at a height of 1,800 m, this place is known for its temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is surrounded by forests of deodar and pine.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} During Shivratri, and in the month of May, special worships are held. The temple committee provides a [[Dharamshala (type of building)|dharamshala]] for accommodations.

Tarkeshwar Dham is 5 km from Chakhuliyakhal and 20 km from Rikhnikhal.

===Ekeshwar Mahadev===
26 km from Satpuli, at a height of 1,820 m, this place is a sidhpeeth dedicated to Lord Shiva, with views and a calm climate.{{citation needed|date=May 2017}} During Shivratri, a special worship is held. The road from Satpuli to Ekeshwar offers views of the snow-covered Chaukhmba peaks.

===Binsar Mahadev===
Amidst dense forests of birch, rhododendron, and deodar, is the temple of [[Binsar Mahadev]], at an altitude of 2480 m and a distance of 114 km from Pauri. The sanctuary of the temple houses the deities Hargauri, Ganesh and Mahisasurmardini. The temple is believed to have been constructed by Maharaja Prithu in memory of his father Bindu, so is also known as Bindeshwar Temple. A big fair takes place here on the occasion of Baikunth Chaturdashi, every year. The nearest town is [[Thalisain]], about 25 km by road and about 4–5 km by trekking overland.

===Doodhatoli===
Doodhatoli, at an altitude of 3100 m, is covered with dense mixed forest. Thalisain, 104 km. from Pauri, is the last bus stop, from where Doodhatoli is 24 km distant by trek.

===Tarakund===
Situated at a height of 2200 m, Tarakund lies in the Chariserh Development Area. A small lake and an ancient temple adorn the place. The Teej festival is celebrated with great gaiety when the local people come here to worship and pay homage to God.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} On the occasion of Shivratri, local people go Tara Kund to worship Lord Shiva.

The distance from the main road to Tarakund is about 8 km. Palli is the nearest village.

===Kanvashram===
Kanvashram is an important destination from an historical and archaeological point of view.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}

According to legend, this is the place where the great sage Swami [[Vishvamitra]] meditated and Indra, fearing Vishwamitra's intense meditation, sent a charming heavenly damsel [[Menaka]] to distract him. Menaka succeeded in seducing, and thus distracting, the sage. A daughter named Shakuntala was born as the fruit of their union. She was then left in the ashram, in the care of Rishi Kanva. Shakuntala later, upon marriage with Dushyant, the ruler of Hastinapur, gave birth to prince Bharat. It is by virtue of this name - Bharat - that India came to be called Bharatvarsha and thus Bharat.

Kanvashram has much to offer visitors. Those seeking solitude can relax amidst forested surroundings of Kanvashram, while a number of long and short trekking routes are there to satisfy the adventurous. For a long hike, one can reach Sahastradhara Falls after a one-hour trek.

There is also a Gurukul that one can visit. This Gurukul – a traditional school for boys – provides services like massages and conducts courses in yoga, besides making available a host of ayurvedic medicines.

Comfortable boarding and lodging facilities are available in Kanvashram. One can stay at the Gurukul, or one can spend the night at the GMVN tourist rest house.

Kanvashram is well-connected by road with the region. The nearest railhead is at Kotdwara which is 14 km away while the nearest airport is Jolly Grant at Dehradun.

===Nadbudh Bhairava Temple===
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[[Molthi]]’s [[Nadbudh Bhairava Temple]] is an open boat of worship for all men and women, from all walks of life and probably one of the leading temples of [[Bhairava]] one can notice in the sprinkled villages in the mountainous landscape of [[Uttrakhand]]. “Lord Nadbudh Bhairava” is prevalently identified as ‘Molthi’s Bhairon’ (म्वल्ठिऊ भैरौं) or ‘[[Mamgain]]’s Bhairon’ (ममगंयूँ कु भैरों). “Shri [[Nadbudh Bhairava]]” is the family deity of the inhabitants of ‘[[Molthi]]’ (i.e. [[Mamgain]]'s – ममगाँई).

Legends attribute that Lord [[Nadbudh Bhairava]] was a Dhawadiya Deveta (God who speaks) of the region. At the time of [[Gorkha]] attack around 1790–1815, [[Bhairava]] alerted the villagers telling about the entry of Gorkhas in the area; resulting to which the villagers left the village on time and ran away from there. Thereafter, when the Gorkhas got to the village and found nobody, they attacked the Bhairavanath Temple and the most awful act performed by them was that they put a filthy thing in fire and then threw it in the Temple. From that event [[Nadbudh Bhairava]] did’t remain as Dhawadiya. But the reliance of devotees, pilgrims and followers of the Temple clearly indicates that the blessings of Bhairava remained same as earlier.

Although, the worshipers often come to the temple for routine worship at different occasions, but the temple attracts pilgrims the most for the worship organized in the month of June 10 every year wherein the involvement of worshipers is remarkable. Besides the local inhabitants of ‘Molthi’ all others who know about the “Temple of Shri. Nadbudh Bhairava” come to have the blessings of Shri. Nadbudh Bhairava.

One has to reach the village [[Molthi]] in order to visit the [[Nadbudh Bhairava Temple]] and [[Molthi]] is well connected through road. The nearest railway station is at [[Kotdwar]] which is about 234 km from [[Delhi]], National Capital of [[India]]. From [[Kotdwar]], on the main highway "[[Kotdwar-Pauri]]" Marg, at a distance of about 90 km, the local bus stand of Paidul comes, from there, one has to take a turn to the sub-road connecting Paidul-Uregi-Shrikot. [[Molthi]] is at a mere distance of 3 km from Paidul.

== Gallery ==
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File:Pine Forest Kandoliya Pauri.JPG|Pine Forest Kandoliya [[Pauri]]
File:Khirsu.JPG|Khirsu
File:Pine Forest pauri.JPG|Pine Forest [[Pauri]]
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== References ==
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== External links ==
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* {{Official website|http://pauri.nic.in}}
{{Geographic location
|Centre = Pauri Garhwal district
|North = [[Rudraprayag district]]
|Northeast = [[Chamoli district]]
|East = [[Almora district]]
|Southeast = [[Nainital district]]
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|Southwest = [[Bijnor district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]
|West = [[Haridwar district]]
|Northwest = [[Tehri Garhwal district]] <br> [[Dehradun district]]
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