The Land of Pauri Garhwal is blessed with splendid view of snow-bound peaks of Himalayas, scenic valleys & surroundings, meandering rivers, dense forests and hospitable people with a rich culture. Diverse in topography, the district of Pauri Garhwal varies from the foothills of the ‘Bhabar’ areas of Kotdwara to the soul-lifting meadows of Dhudatoli, sprawling at an altitude of 3,000 meters. Which remains snow-bound during the winter months. Filled with places of tourist interest, most locations in Pauri Garhwal offer a breathtaking view of the snow laden Himalayan Splendour.
Garhwal is so beautiful and spiritually enchanting that it is also known as DEV BHOOMI - The Land of the Gods.
Garhwal is known as Devbhoomi, meaning the Land of Gods. The holy land houses some of the most revered religious destinations of India. The Himalaya range in Garhwal are said to be the home of the gods. This land is very sacred for the Hindus as well as the Sikhs.
Garhwal has always been associated with spirituality, temples, pilgrimage, holy shrines and mountain tourism. Garhwal is one of the state in India which has some of the most important pilgrimage shrines.
Garhwal, the named derived from ‘garh’ or citadel.