Kotdwar : 108kms from Pauri, it is one of the rail terminus for Garhwal and one of the routes to the hills. The nearby places of interest are ancient Kanvashram (14kms.where Shakuntala gave birth to prine Bharat, after the name of whom the country is called Bharat).

situated at a distance of 2kms from the main town, the Durga Devi temple is one of the most important places of worship.

Situated at an elevation of 1657mts, the temple is popularly known as Medanpuri Devi Temple. 'Medan" literally means curd and it isbelieved that the Goddess showers her devotees with milk, curd and whey by way of blessings. Special offerings are made during the Navratras followed by a big fair on Ashtmi.

situated at an elevation of 1428mts, the temple has a great following among childless couples. The temple houses a Shivlinga. Legends has it that a village woman inadvertently hit a Shivlinga while digging. Divine voices were than heard, directing the people to construct the temple dedicated to Shiva. It is believed that childless couples who chant the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (verse) during the whole month of Sharavan with full faith & devotion are blessed by the God and their wishes are granted.

at a distance of 2kms from Kotdwar, the Siddhibali Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Large number of devotees visit the place round the year.