KHIRSU

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 of Himalayas and 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

Information about KHIRSU

Season :Round the year.
Language :Garhwali, Hindi and English.
Clothing :Summer - Cotton & Woolens.
Winter - Heavy woolens.

TOURIST PLACES at KHIRSU :

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 Himalayas 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.

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.s