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Khirsu
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| General
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| Altitude
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1700
mts. |
| Season :
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Round
the year. |
| Language
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Garhwali,
Hindi and English. |
| Clothing
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Summer
- Cotton & Woolens. |
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Winter
- Heavy woolens. |
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The
snow - laden mountains of Khirsu tempt the tourist in
winters, while the panoramic view of Central Himalayas
attracts tourists in summers, when one can get a clear
view of 300 named and unnamed peaks. Located 19 kms. away
from Pauri at an altitude of 1700 mts. Khirsu is a peaceful
spot free from pollution. The tranquility of the adjoining
thick Oak and Deodar forests and apple orchards,
is only broken by chirping birds. The ancient temple of
Ghandiyal Devta in the vicinity is well worth a visit. |
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Accessibility
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| Air : |
The
nearest airport is Jolly Grant (175 km. via Paur,
Srinagar). |
| Rail
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Nearest
Railhead is Kotdwar 115 kms. & Rishikesh via Srinagar
Pauri, 158 kms. |
| Road
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Well
connected by motorable roads to all the major towns
of the region. |
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Excursion
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| Pauri |
| (19
km.) Situated at an elevation of of 1814 meters above
sea level on thenorthern slopes of Kandoliya hills.
Pauri provides a panoramic view of snow clad Himalayan
peaks. It has some other interesting places for visiting. |
| Deval
Garh |
| (14
km.) Established in the 14th century, it was capital
of Garhwal Rajas before being shifted to Srinagar.
The temples of Goddess Raj Rajeshwari and ruins of
an old palaced are unique example of architecture
of Garhwal. |
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| Dhari
Devi |
| (28
km.) Situated on Srinagar-Badrinath highway on the
bank of river Alaknanda. Dhari Devi is believed
to be the ancient "Kali-Siddh Peeth". |
| Ulkha
Garhi |
| Situated
on Pauri - Khirsu motor road and 2 kms. short of
Khirsu is Chaubhatta Khal, there is a 2 km. easy
trek to the temple. This place commands a magnificent
view of mountain and valleys at an altitude of 1900
mts. |
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