Uttarkashi

Mori

Nearest Railway: Dehradun, 162 Kms
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, 175 kms
Famous For: Scenic Beauty
Altitude: 1150 feet above sea level
Languages: Hindi, Garhwali
Best Time to Visit: March to May and October and November

About Mori

Mori is a quaint little hamlet located on the banks of Tons River. Being a vital part of the Tons valley, Mori has a mix of unique culture and history and is increasingly getting popular for adventurous water sports activities. An ancient temple dedicated to Karna is located nearby Mori in Netwar. The tall pine forest, ancient historic temple and the Lunagad Creek on the riverside location make this place popular with the travelers. It is a perfect destination for adventure, rejuvenation and a memorable experience.

How to reach Mori

By road: Buses from Dehradun to Purola are easily available. To reach Mori one must change for a taxi or bus to reach Mori from Purola. Mori is situated 30kms from Purola. The other route to reach Mori is from Chakrata via Hanol
By air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, 175 kms only.
By rail: Nearest Railway Station at Dehradun (162 Km)

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Places to see

Lunagad Creek

The Lunagad Creek is located in the narrow gorge of the Tons Valley and leads to a blue pool formed by a small waterfall. The creek is surrounded by pine forest, a few Gujjar huts and tribal homes. The site is popular for the plantations of yellow and red nasturtium flowers and wild roses. Being a vital part of the Tons valley, Mori has a mix of unique culture and history and is increasingly getting popular for adventurous water sports activities.

Duryodhana Temple

The Duryodhana Temple is located in Jakhol Village in the Tons Valley in Uttarkashi District. The temple is dedicated to the Kauravas and is believed to have been constructed by the local people of Saur Village.It is considered that the Tamas River was formed by the tears of the natives who cried at the defeat of the Kauravas. The river derives its name from a Hindi word 'Tamas', meaning sorrow. Places like Osla, Gangar and Datmircan have temples dedicated to Kauravas and Duryodhana.