Shaurya Sthal War Memorial — Attraction in Uttarakhand

Located on the main road a stone's throw from Uttrakhand CM residence ; it reminds all passers by of the bravery of our armed forces and inspires the youth to serve Bharat Mata.

Shaurya Sthal was earlier called Chid Van ( Pine tree forest ). Now it has a well maintained area replete with a massive photograph of the signing of the surrender of Pakistan army in 1971. There is also a huge 3D brass sketch of the same photo facing the main gate.

There are two Vijanta Tanks parked on both sides of the entry gate which awakens the child in all visitors.

Upon entering we see an actual Mig 21 parked on the right. On the left we see an 18 feet model of a missile boat that destroyed the Karachi harbour during the 1971 war that catches the attention of visitors.

The front area has a statue to honour the unknown unsung soldier. There are names of soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in serving our motherland.

Behind them are three flags of The Army, The Navy & The Airforce. The Indian Tricolor flutters above as a mark of receiving salutes from the flags of...

An overwhelming experience at Shaurya Sthal. Well maintained and informative. A must visit for all to understand the stories of sacrifices of the highest order given by the servicemen of the armed forces. You have to enter your name with the attendant at the entrance. Entry is free for all from 8 am to 6 pm on all 7 days of the week. The only issue is inadequacy of parking. One has to park the vehicle on the road which isn't a desirable...

Its just opposite of the building where I used to live and I could see it from there. At that time It was under construction but today I was driving by that place and It was so nostalgic for me to see everything as it is... I can never forget this place the road and the...