About Kotdwar
Haridwar to Kotdwar distnce : 67 km
Estimated travel time : 1.5 hours
Haridwar to Kotdwar is the very popular route for tourism. Kotdwar, literally means 'Gateway to Garhwal' is famous for its temples and important pilgrimage destination.
Kotdwar is situated at the foothills of Shivaliks. It is entrance to hills in Pauri region of Uttarakhand. Kotdwar is famous for Siddhbali temple and Durga Devi temple. Both the temples are at distance of 2 kms from Kotdwar. Other attractions are Siddh Perth of Rishikesh Kansa at Kanvashram. This place has also been mentioned in many Vedaโs and Hindu Manuscripts. Tourists experience peace and solitude at this temple. Durga Devi temple is must visit place in Kotdwar. Temple is situated on bank of Khoi river. Durga Devi temple is magnificently situated on the slant of a hill near the road to Pauri. Another attraction is St. Joseph Church. Church is considered one of the top 10 largest churches in Asia and is most beautiful building in Kotdwar. Other attractions are Charkanya Shikhar and Lansdowne. Charkanya Shikhar is locally famous as Charekh Danda. This place is considered as abode of Maharishi Charkanya who compiled 'Nighut' here. Nighut has valuable information about medicinal plants which grow only in Himalayas. Lansdowne is unspoiled hill station, surrounded by dense oak and blue pine forests. It looks like an old painting. Lansdowne is perfect for those who like to have quiet hill station holiday.
Taxi from Haridwar to Kotdwar is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Haridwar to Kotdwar by car is well connected through Nimbuchaur - Haridwar road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Haridwar to Kotdwar distance is 67 Km and is 1.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Pathari Forest Range - Kundi-Soteshwar Mahadev, Rajaji National Park
Kangri - Maa Parameshwari Dham - Guru Maa Prem Dwar, Ganga River View
Shyampur - Shri Balaji Dham, Kundi-Soteshwar Mahadev, Shri Shyam Vaikunth Dham
Dharmagarhi - Sidh Sthan Rajgarh, Hanuman Temple, Eastern Ganga Canal View
Mohmmad Taharpur - Mordhwajeshwar Mahadev Mandir, Mordhwaj ka Kila
Mirzapur - Sri Siddivinayaka Temple Rejintal, Sarigutal Temple
Dugadda Range - Temple on River bed, Shri Sidhbali Baba Dham Mandir, Sidhbali park, Kotdwara view point
Kathela - Jangleshwar Mahadev Rohini Malli, Badkot Village