Kanatal - Uttarakhand – India

Kanatal is one of the most beautiful hamlets in Uttarakhand. A quaint little town, it is located on the Mussoorie-Chamba road, in the district of Tehri Garhwal. Perched at an altitude of about 8,500 feet, Kanatal offers a magnificent vision of the snow-capped mountain ranges and verdant green forests. It is merely 40 km from Mussoorie and 300 km from Delhi. The town has one big advantage over the other more well-known and popular hill towns in North India 

 Surkanda Devi Temple dedicated to Devi sati is a famous spot at Kanatal. Also visit Dhanulati, Chamba and Tehri Dam as they are located in close proximity to Kanatal. Kodia Jungle is also a famous trekking spot in Kanatal.

 This travel destination is full of apple orchards, pine forest, wild flowers and tiny temples that would soak all your exhaustion. A must visit place for the city dwellers.

 A traveller may spend his day lazing around, going for a walk, playing cards or chess, enjoying small picnics, photography, meditation or yoga. One can think of many creative ways to spend the days here in leisure.

 The high point of the weather at Kanatal comes between December to February, when more than 50 inches of powdery snow flooring its grounds, creating an amazing scenario and transforming the entire area into a stunningly beautiful white wonderland.

 Known for its mesmerizing beauty, beautiful sights, verdant forests, invigorating winds and tranquil weather, Kanatal presents a perfect getaway

Kanatal offers a mystic and serene experience to the tourists, in the lap of the untouched, unscathed environment. It has a pleasing range of 10-25 degrees Celsius temperature in summer and is chilly in winters.

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest airport to Kantal is Jolly Grant in Dehradun (95kms) and Indian Airlines operate regular flights from Delhi to Dehradun. From Dehradun airport, the visitor will have to hire a taxi or cab to reach Kanatal. State buses are also available at regular intervals.

By Rail 

The nearest railway links to Kanatal is provided by Dehradun and Haridwar. Shatabdi Express and Doon Express are the trains that provide regular service to both these stations, from New Delhi. From the stations, you will have to hire a cab to reach Kanatal or board the state buses.

By Road

Kanatal is also well connected by roads. It is at a distance of 300 km from Delhi. There are two feasible road routes to the place, from the national capital. One is Via Haridwar to Rishikesh where the uphill road through Narendra Nagar and Agrakhal takes you to Chamba. It’s a well maintained road with no road slides. Thereon, take the Chamba-Mussoorie road to reach Kantal.

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