Khirshu

About Khirshu

How to reach Khirshu

By road

Khirsu is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Buses to Pauri, Kotdwar, and Srinagar are easily available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Khirsu are available from these destinations and other major towns of the state. Khirsu is connected with National highway 119.

By air

Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Khirsu situated at a distance of 145kms. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Khirsu is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Pauri and Khirsu.

By rail

The nearest railway station to Khirsu is the Rishikesh railway station at a distance of 132kms. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major cities in India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Khirsu is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh to Khirsu.

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Places to see

Jwalpa-Devi Temple

Famous ShaktiPeeth of this area dedicated to Goddess Durga is around 33kms from Pauri on Pauri- Kotdwar motor road. A special worship is offered during Navratras’ people come from far and wide to pray for the fulfillment of their desires. Accommodation units like Tourist rest House (4 beds) and Dharamshala are available here. Temple is located on the Northern bank of river Nayar, nearby station is Satpuli some 17 km.

Ghandiyal Devta Temple

Ghandiyal Devta is a very renowned God and is worshipped very religiously in Tehri & other regions of Uttarakhand. It is believed that Ghandiyal Devta is the incarnation of Lord Abhimanyu and was a devotee of Lord Shiva. He is worshipped as rashak dev-‘the divine protector’.

Srinagar

The historic town of Srinagar is cradled on the pristine banks of Alaknanda River. It is seated at an average elevation of 560 metres above sea level. The pristine town of Srinagar is an important cultural and educational centre.

Deval Garh

It is situated 16 km away from Khirsu towards Srinagar. Raj Rajeshwari & Gauri Devi Temples are the important attractions here. The town derives its name from King Deval of Kangra who established the town. Devalgarh is famous for the group of ancient temples which are believed to be built in medieval period. The architecture of temples strongly draws influence from exquisite Garhwali architecture.

Ulkha-Garhi

3 km from Khirsu (Chaubattakhal) Ulkha-Garhi is known for small Ulkeshwari temple and ruins of Garh-capital. Ulka Garhi Khal is situated nearby to Narsing Dhar.

Khirsu

Khirsu is a hill station in a Pauri Garhwal district. Khirsu is a situated at an altitude of 1700 m, with 11KM towards north from Pauri and 92KM from Dehradun city towards west.