Dhanaulti Excursions

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Dhanaulti Excursions

You can visit these tourist places while staying in Dhanaulti. The following tourist places are near Dhanaulti.

Mussoorie: Mussoorie is a hill station which needs no introduction as it is one of the most frequently visited hill station of India. Mussoorie is situated 24 km from Dhanaulti and is set at an elevation of 2005 mts above sea level. The place is situated amidst green hills and is rich in varied flora and fauna that’s why Mussoorie is also known as ‘queen of the hills’. Kempty Falls, the mall road, Bhatta falls, Gunhill and Lal Tibba are some of the popular places nearby Mussoorie.

New Tehri: New Tehri is the only planned town of Uttarakhand state which was made during the construction of the Tehri dam. Every month thousands of tourists visit Tehri to see the stagnant water of the massive Tehri Dam. The Dam is situated amidst high mountains many of which are submerged under water. New Tehri is very well connected with motorable roads. Tehri is situated 44kms from Dhanaulti. There are many good hotels in New Tehri.

Chamba: Chamba is one of the best excursion of Dehradun as the place offers panoramic views of the majestic Himalayan range and the sacred view of the Bhagirathi River. Chamba is situated 29 kms from Dhanaulti at an altitude of 1676 mts above sea level. Chamba is unlike Mussoorie as the place provides peace and tranquility. The place is quite and serene with pine and deodar trees everywhere.

Surkanda Devi Trek: The deity of Surkanda Devi is Goddess Sati – Wife of Lord Shiva. This sacred temple is set at an astounding altitude of 3030 mts above sea level near Dhanaulti. The temple can be reached by an easy trek of 2km on foot through dense verdant forest. The trek affords panoramic views of snow clad peaks of the splendid Himalayan range.

Kanatal: Kanatal is situated 22kms from Dhanaulti on Mussoorie – Chamba Road in the Tehri District of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state. Kanatal is a picturesque lake with pristine water which was forgotten and the lake almost died. Kanatal is now emerging as a popular tourist destination.