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Situated at a distance of 14 kms. from Kotdwar,
Kanwashram is an important place from the historical and archaeological
point of view. It is believed that Saint Vishwamitra meditated here. |
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The King of the gods, Indra, became frightened of such devoted meditation
and sent a beautiful heavenly damsel named Menaka to disturb the Sage’s
meditation. Menaka finally succeeded in diverting Vishwamitra’s attention.
After giving birth to a girl, she went back to heaven. This girl later
became Shakuntala, who was married the prince of Hastinapur and gave birth
Bharat (the prince after whom India is named Bharatvarsh).
EXCURSIONS
Siddhbali Temple : 2 kms from
Kotdwar
Durga Devi Temple : 2kms
from Kotdwar
Bharat Nagar : 22 kms from
Kotdwar
Chila Park : 31 kms from
Kanwashram
ACCESSIBILTY
| Air : Dehra Dun has the only
Airport, Jolly Grant. Chakrata is 129 kms. from Jolly Grant. |
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Rail : Kotdwar Railway Station
is the nearest station. Kanvashram is 14 kms. from Kotdwar. |
| Road : Easily approachable
and is connected by roads with major towns of Kumaon & Garhwal region. |
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ACCOMMODATION
Tourist Rest House is available at
Kanwashram.
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