Bhararisain is the summer capital of the India state of Uttarakhand.
History
On Uttarakhand's statehood, some activists considered Gairsain an ideal location for the capital of the new state.
But
Dehradun became the temporary capital. V. N. Dixit commission, set up to decide the location of a permanent capital, rejected Gairsain as too prone to earthquakes.
In 2012, due to local demands, then Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
Vijay Bahuguna held cabinet meetings in Gairsain and started construction of an assembly building in Gairsain.
Vidhan Sabha complex
Covering , the assembly building is estimated to have cost ₹150 crores. In the summer, officials travel from Dehradun along with documents to Gairsain for the assembly session. Complex is kept closed during the snowy winters.
