Dhanaulti,Uttarakhand,India

A lot of people are not yet aware of Dhanaulti, but the place is an absolutely attractive and charming destination in the Uttarakhand state. The town is located just 30 kilometers away from Mussoorie, making for a good excursion tour in Uttarakhand. It lies along the the Mussoorie-Chamba road, elevated at a height of 2250 meters above the sea level. It is far away from the bustle of the cities and offers calm and perfect peace for those who seek it.

Dhanaulti is known for camping grounds in its surroundings.  It has become famous amongst the city dwellers that are looking for short duration vacations that are fun filled yet relaxing. It is a perfect option to unwind in the woods and get up to the tunes of the birds humming in your ears in the morning.

Dhanaulti is not a colonial town but it is a sleepy hamlet, surrounded by towering mountains, tall trees and green valleys which reverberate the entire day with charm and happiness. Spend the whole day walking through the wilderness and tranquility to soak the rejuvenating elixir of nature. Of course, if you are bitten by the adventure bug, you can trek, rock climb or enjoy camping to discover yourself in new ways.

The long wooded slopes, lazy outings, cool caressing breeze warm and hospitable inhabitants, lovely pleasant weather and fabulous enchanting view of snow covered mountains makes it an ideal retreat for a relaxed holiday sojourn.

Dhanaulti is the base point for numerous treks into the snow-capped Himalayas, especially to the Tehri region of Garhwal. The most popular treks are through the dense alpine forests that take you to Surkanda Devi, Chandrabadni and Kunjapuri, the sacred three Shaktipeeths of the holy Devi Darshan triangle.

Dhanaulti offers irresistible beauty and picturesque surrounding with warm hospitability that attracts people from all around the region.

Dhanaulti is surrounded by the dense and thick forests of oaks, rhododendrons and deodars, which keep the atmosphere balanced and pleasant. Every weekend people visit here in large number from nearby locations. That's why, Dhanaulti has become the ideal weekend destination for travelers. 

How to Reach

By Air 

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, 24 km from Dehradun city. Indian Airlines and private carriers offer five flights per week from Delhi to Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport. Dhanaulti is 82 km (51 miles) away.

By Rail 

Dhanaulti is 66 km (41 miles) away from Dehradun Railway Station. Dehradun has a railway station with services to major cities including Amritsar, Howrah, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Varanasi. High-speed trains running through Dehradun include the Shatabdi, Mussoorie Express, Jan Shatabdi and Doon Express.

By Road 

Dhanaulti is 325 km (202 miles) from Delhi, and 8-9 hrs drive away. Dehradun is connected to other parts of India with a wide network of road route. Deluxe buses are easily available from Delhi to Dehradun.

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