Two and a half km approx. from Gandhi Chowk, Lansdowne via Sadar Bazaar, ‘Dhura’ is the location of Bhim Pakora in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.

The road is steep, surrounded by thick pine and oak trees, and I drive a Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark motorbike to reach it.

It is said that during the Pandavas‘ exile into the forest, they reached this location. As we all know, Bhim was the most powerful among the Pandavas and was equal to ten thousand elephants, he placed the rock on top of another rock. Thus, it is named Bhim Pakora.

Some say Pandava had stopped and made food at this location.

Anyways, first I watch and then I walk to try whether it is moved by one’s finger or not, as said. Yes – the answer. Very true. The rock is well placed on top of another rock and must be in tons. Locals say it never topples, no matter what.

During Shivratri huge rush of devotees is present to offer prayers and offerings. Amazing, it is for sure no doubt.