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Blog # 18 : KHIRSU, The Hidden Gem near Rudraprayag

 KHIRSU, is a small village nestled in between picturesque hilly terrain in the Pauri district of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. If you are in the Pauri - Garhwal region and one who craves for serenity and peace, you would love to be there. Last night we were in Lansdowne, a census town of British Raj, still carrying the legacy forward. In the morning just before checking out from the hotel, we visited the 'Tiffin Top view point'. The mountain range viewed from there under the clearest of skies was a prelude of what to expect the entire day. We were out for Khirsu after having breakfast. ROUTE To KHIRSU The blissful few hours of journey enroute Khirsu is worth mentioning. The roads were narrow but well maintained bituminous tracks, taking turns and corners through small villages and sloping forests. The roads were deserted with hardly any tourist vehicles seen during most of the journey. You can just stopover at any place, have a break, probalby pick up some Oranges...