Pandukholi Temple

Pandukholi Temple is about 6 kms walk steps journey from Kukorina on the Dunagiri road. Its about 25 km from Dwarahat, to the altitude on the Uttarabhim-paved trek from the lush green forests of Bazan-Burhans to the altitude. It is situated about 9 thousand feet above sea level, that area is known all over the world as Pandukholi. Pandukholi is said to be the place near Dunagiri where Pandav's stayed for a period of time. It is said that in the Mahabharata, when the Pandavas were unknown, the five Pandavas stayed at this place with their wife Draupadi.

Why is it famous?

Pandukholi is very famous for relaxing places developing as a Meditation center and Yoga purpose. It is also popular for the beautiful and amazing Himalayan view. Tourists are liking this place as a trekking distinction. Now it has become a favorite destination for foreign tourists. Foreign people come here and meditate. Throughout the year, people from America, England, Malaysia, Spain, Canada, Japan come and do yoga meditation.

Here, there is a greenfield covered with green plants, known as Bhima's Khatri (Bhima's quilt).

There is also evidence that the Pandavas had established the shrine of Mahadev Shankar at this place, in which the idols of Lord Shiva and Pandavas are present.

How to Reach Pandukholi

If you are coming from Delhi, you can easily reach it. There are many facilities to reach Pandukholi.

If you can come by bus, you can take a bus from Anand Vihar to direct Ranikhet as well as direct Haldwani. IF you directly reach Ranikhet you can take a cab from Ranikhet to Dwarahat. If you reach to Haldwani. You can take a direct cab from Haldwani to Ranikhet as well as Dwarahat. If you come from by train till Kathgodam. From there you can go in a taxi, or a cab or a bus.

Distance from Haldwani to Ranikhet is 83 kms via Bhimtal

Ranikhet is about 75 km from Kathgodam.

Pandukholi is about 55 km from Ranikhet.

When is the best time to visit Pandukholi?

Jan, Feb - Mostly chances of finding snow.

May, Jun, Jul, Aug - To see beautiful flowers around.

Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec - Greenery and chilled weather.

Best Photos of Pandukholi 

Pandavkholi 

Pandavkholi is situated in Almora District on the Dunagiri mountain range, it is very famous or popular for Hindu beliefs. Pandu sons during the Mahabharata period spent many days in Devbhoomi, Uttarakhand, during the period of unknown exile. All historical evidences and stories are proof of this fact.

It is said that in the spiritual cave of Pandavakholi, Dhyanamagn Bhima often spread his quilt on the mountain top to dry. This amazing entire ground is still known as Bhim Guddi.It is also believed that the grass which the Pandavas used to date, is still present as a vegetable species Vajradanti. People return to the fair held between November and December with Bhim Gudri that is Bhima's ground with Vajradanti.

Pandukholi Height in Meters

Located at a height of 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) above sea level, Dunagiri is famous within Kumaon for its temple of Shakti – known here as Dunagiri Devi.