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Kotdwar (45
km.)
A gateway to the hills and one of the last rail terminus for
Garhwal. 
The
nearby places of interest include ancient Karnva-Ashram (14
km.) (where Shankuntala gave birth to prince Bharat after whose
name the country is called Bharat Varsh), Sidhbali Temple (3
km.), Charaik Hills (20 km.).
Jwalpadevi (52 km.)
One of the known religious areas of the entire division on the
main Pauri- Kotdwar road. A large number of devotees come here
during Ashtami (April & Oct.) For devotion.
Tarkeshwar
Mahadev (30
km.)
This Shiv temple situated at an altitude of 2092 mtrs., on top
of a hillock surrounded by a thick forest of deodar, blue pine
and oak, is among one of the ancient sidhpeeth. The highlight
of this place is that even at an altitude of 2092 mtrs. there
are water pools. |