Paukhal village
About Paukhal
Paukhal is a village in Tehri Garhwal district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It is mapped as a hamlet (tok), a small settlement that may belong to a larger revenue village. It lies at roughly 1,181 metres above sea level, in the lower river valleys belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 38 km from Dehradun and 21 km from New Tehri, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Chinyalisaur (3 km). Paukhal has its own post office, Poukhal BO (PIN 249161).
About Tehri Garhwal district
Tehri Garhwal was the seat of the old Tehri princely state. Today it is known for the Tehri dam lake, New Tehri town, Chamba, the Dhanaulti and Kanatal hills, the Surkanda Devi and Kunjapuri temples, and the Bhilangana and Bhagirathi valleys.
How to reach Paukhal
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (38 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (42 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Chinyalisaur (3 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 38 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Chinyalisaur; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
Best time to visit: October to April.
Valley villages usually farm terraced fields of paddy, wheat and seasonal vegetables close to the river.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Paukhal
More villages in Tehri Garhwal district
Questions about Paukhal
Where is Paukhal village?
Paukhal is in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, at 30.5493° N, 78.3276° E.
How far is Paukhal from Dehradun?
About 38 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Paukhal?
Dehradun railway station, about 38 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (42 km).
What is the altitude of Paukhal?
About 1,181 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Paukhal?
October to April. Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
What is the PIN code of Paukhal?
Paukhal has its own post office, Poukhal BO, with PIN code 249161 (India Post directory).
How can I add photos or stories about Paukhal?
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Sources: village name from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data; PIN code from India Post (data.gov.in, GODL-India). Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.