Uttarakhand medley – Garhwal (Kotdwar and Dehradun side)

Uttarakhand medley – Garhwal (Kotdwar & Dehradun side)

In my previous blog about Garhwal, I had discussed about destinations accessible from Haridwar side.  In this video I have tried to cover destinations that are easily accessible from Kotdwar and Dehradun side and provided links that give detailed description of the destinations through my blogs –

Kotdwar –

As the name suggests, it is the entry point to the other side to Garhwal region and is a small township situated on banks of River Khoh.  The railway station was established by the Britishers way back in 1890 and the first passenger train arrived here in 1901.

Lansdowne –

Perched at an altitude of 1706 meters above mean sea level, this small hill station is home to the famed Garhwal Rifles regiment that migrated from Almora in 1887.  It is a small nondescript little destination for idling out for a few days and is situated about 45 Kms. from Kotdwar.

Here is the link to the blog about Lansdowne –

https://ghummakar-biswas.blogspot.com/2012/01/visiting-lansdowne.html

Khirsu –

Khirsu is a small village perched about an altitude of 1700 meters and is nestled amongst the Oaks & Rhodendrons that offers a 300 Km. view of the Himalayan ranges on a clear day.  It is about 11 Kms. from Pauri via Bua Khal and about 119 Kms. from Kotdwar and one can visit the famed Jwalpa Devi temple enroute from Kotdwar.

Here is the link to the blog about Khirsu –

https://ghummakar-biswas.blogspot.com/2012/01/khirsu-nature-lovers-delight.html

Mussourie –

Although this destination is not easily accessible via Kotdwar and there are other better ways of reaching Mussourie.  I am putting up the details of this destination in this blog, as it is one of the most renowned tourist destinations of Garhwal and amongst one of the best hill stations of India and best accessible from Dehradun.

Here is the link to the blog about Mussourie –

https://ghummakar-biswas.blogspot.com/2011/12/mussourie-queen-of-hill-stations.html

Chakrata –

Like Mussourie, this destination is not easily accessible through Kotdwar, but for the same reason, I am putting in the details of this destination, as it is a place of solitude and to be one with nature.   Definitely a nature lovers delight and best accessible from Dehradun side.

Here is the link to the blog about Chakrata –

https://ghummakar-biswas.blogspot.com/search?q=chakrata