Kotdwar

Kotdwar lies at 454 meters elevation along the Khoh River in southwestern Uttarakhand, serving as a primary entrance point to the state.

The British established the railway station in 1890, making it one of India's oldest, initially used for transporting timber from the Garhwal region.

The Sidhbali Temple, located 3.4 kilometers from the main market, receives millions of visitors who come to worship Lord Hanuman throughout the year.

The city maintains a subtropical climate with summer temperatures reaching 40°C, while winter temperatures range between 4 and 20°C.

The Kanvashram site marks the location where, according to tradition, the celestial damsel Menaka interrupted Sage Vishwamitra's meditation.

Location: Pauri Garhwal district

Elevation above the sea: 454 m

GPS coordinates: 29.74598,78.52014

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01