General Information Of Pauri

Total Area - 5sq,kms.
Total Population - 20,397 ( 1991 census)
Altitude - 1,814 Mts. above from the sea level
Temperature: 27?C in Summer - 6 to 11?C Degree in Winter
Rainfall - Heavy rainfall during monsoon.
Clothing: Summer- Cottons/ light woolens, Winter - Heavy woolens
Languages: Hindi, English and Garhwali.

Society ? Brahmins, Rajputs, Harijans (Scheduled Castes)

Profession - Agriculture , animal husbandry

Traditional Cuisine - Meat, Roti (Manduwa), Bhats, Rice, Jhingora, Kaouniare etc.

Costume - Kamarbandth
( waistband ) Julka

Ornaments - Nath, Phuli,Bulak, Murkhala, Tops, Kundal, Hansuli, Mala, Kandi, Gulband, Dhagule, Kangan, Jhinvara, Paunta, Lacha, Dhagula.

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Govind Wildlife Sanctuary

Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Was established in the year 1955 in Uttarkashi district of state Uttaranchal.Surrounded by the natures gifts such as thick forest , snow covered mountain peaks of the Himalaya and glaciers,the sanctuary attracts a great number of tourists every year from all around the world.Because the sanctuary is surrounded by the peaks like Bandarpunch ,Swarg Rohini etc. ,it is a favorite destination of trekkers and mountaineers from all around the world.Animals are often seen here in their natural inhabitants.

Sanctuary Profile:-

Stretched Area: 953 Sq. Kms.
Altitude :Bewteen 1,300 Mts. and 6,315 Mts.above the sea level
Species Found:
Of Animals:- Tahr, Wild Boar,Tiger, Snow Leopard , Chital, Bharal ,Serow,Brown and Black Bears ,Musk Deer, Brokwn Bears , and chir pheasants, Sambar, Kakar, Python, and many more.
Best Time To Visit: March to Nov.in every year
Transportation Available
By Air :Nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun, Distance 230 Kms.
By Rail:Nearest railway station is Dehradun,at a distance of 210 Kms.

By Road :
Nearest major bus terminal is at Uttarkashi.

For More Information about the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary Please contact to:

The Director
The Wildlife Warden
Govind Wildlife sanctury
Uttarkashi, District - Uttarkashi (Uttaranchal)