Kotdwar Blog: Local Guides and Tips
Practical guides to Kotdwar written from the UK15 directory: where to go, who to call and how to get things done in town.
- Kotdwar to Lansdowne: Route, Taxis, Stays and Where to Stop
Kotdwar to Lansdowne is about 40 km via Dugadda. Road conditions, shared jeeps and taxis, bike rentals, stops on the way and the best-rated stays in Lansdowne.
· 3 min read - Emergency Numbers in Kotdwar Every Family Should Save
Police, ambulance, fire, women helpline, blood bank and cyber fraud numbers for Kotdwar, with the local police station and hospital contacts in one place.
· 2 min read - How to Get Your Kotdwar Shop on Google Maps (Free, Step by Step)
A step-by-step guide for Kotdwar shop owners to create and verify a free Google Business Profile, get more calls and reviews, and also list on UK15 for free.
· 3 min read - Things to Do in Kotdwar: 15 Places Worth a Visit
Temples, river spots, Kanvashram, the tiger reserve gate and quiet viewpoints. 15 places to see in and around Kotdwar, with timings and how to get there.
· 4 min read - Delhi to Kotdwar: Train, Bus and Car Options Compared
Delhi to Kotdwar by Siddhbali Jan Shatabdi, Uttarakhand Roadways bus or car via Meerut and Najibabad, plus Delhi's winter BS6 entry rule from 1 November.
· 5 min read - Best Hospitals in Kotdwar: Specialties, Emergency and Timings
Kotdwar hospitals: which are open 24 hours, where to go for eye, child, maternity and bone care, and the blood bank and ambulance numbers.
· 3 min read - Where to Get Aadhaar, PAN and Passport Work Done in Kotdwar
Aadhaar Seva Kendra, the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, CSC centres and what to do online first. A practical guide to getting documents done in Kotdwar.
· 3 min read - Famous Food in Kotdwar: Where Locals Actually Eat
Garhwali sweets like arsa, the best-rated restaurants, cafes, momos, pizza and mithai shops in Kotdwar, ranked by real Google ratings and review counts.
· 3 min read - Kotdwar Business Directory: How UK15 Lists and Ranks Shops
Where UK15's Kotdwar listings come from, how businesses are ranked, why emergency services always come first, how open-now works and how to fix a listing.
· 3 min read - Kanvashram Guide: History, the Malini River and How to Get There
Kanvashram near Kotdwar is linked to Shakuntala and the birth of Bharat. Its history, what you'll see, the deer park, timings, getting there and where to stay.
· 3 min read - Kotdwar Markets Guide: What to Buy at Jhanda Chowk, Station Road and More
A local's guide to shopping in Kotdwar: Jhanda Chowk bazaar, Badrinath Marg, Station Road, Devi Road, Najibabad Road and the malls, and what each is best for.
· 3 min read - Pharmacies Open Late and on Sundays in Kotdwar
Medical stores in Kotdwar open late at night and on Sundays, 24 hour options, Jan Aushadhi Kendras for cheaper generic medicines, and what to do at 2 am.
· 2 min read - Schools in Kotdwar: CBSE, ICSE and State Board List
How to choose a school in Kotdwar: public schools and inter colleges by area, checking a school's board, the admission timeline and questions to ask.
· 3 min read - Siddhbali Temple Kotdwar: Timings, How to Reach and Where to Stay
Siddhbali Dham temple timings, the best day to visit, how to reach it from Kotdwar station and bus stand, bhandara tradition, and hotels and food nearby.
· 3 min read - Wedding Planning in Kotdwar: Halls, Caterers, Tent House and Decorators
Plan a wedding in Kotdwar: marriage halls, tent house and caterers, band, photographers, jewellers and salons, with a month-by-month booking timeline.
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