An ancient temple dedicated to Karna is located nearby Mori in Netwar. The tall pine forest, ancient historic temple and the Lunagad Creek on the riverside location make this place popular with the travelers. It is a perfect destination for adventure, rejuvenation and a memorable experience.
Mori is surrounded by lush green paddy fields with some rich in culture villages in its neighboring area. Mori is one of the major tourist attractions and acts as a perfect holiday retreat.
Activities in Mori
The sleepy hamlet of Mori comes alive during the rafting season. Due to its secluded location, there are few sightseeing places in and around Mori. There are few temples and shrine dedicated to antiheroes of Mahabharata like Karna and Duryodhana. Lunagad creek is another destination popular with avid travelers.
Rafting: White water rafting on the gushing tides of Tons River is one of the popular adventure activities at Mori. Adventure seekers descend to Mori post-monsoon to enjoy the thrill of rafting with friends.
Fishing: The catchment area of Tons River offers various opportunities for fishing and angling. Quite a few licensed fishing camps are set up on the banks of the river for angling during the post-monsoon rafting season.
Trekking: Mori is also a base point for more strenuous trekking routes such as Rupin Pass trek which connects Uttarakhand to Sangla valley in Himachal Pradesh. The trek takes one through verdant meadows, enchanting waterfalls and gushing river streams – all surrounded with snow-clad Himalayan peaks.
How to reach Mori?
Buses from Dehradun to Purola are easily available. To reach Mori one must change for a taxi or bus to reach Mori from Purola. Mori is situated 30kms from Purola. The other route to reach Mori is from Chakrata via Hanol.
Road Route from Delhi:
Delhi - Meerut - Roorkee - Dehradun - Mussoorie - Naugaon - Purola - Mori
Accommodation in Mori?
There are lots of accommodation options available at Mori. You can either stay at budget hotels or riverside camps at Mori. Accommodation in riverside camps is available during the rafting season, i.e. from October to April.
Nearby Tourist Places
Hanol is a small village that serves as a major tourist excursion of Mori. There is an ancient temple of Mahasu Devta in this village. If you are a nature lover then you must go for the Har ki Dun or Kedarkantha trek.
What is Mori famous for?
Mori is famous among tourist as Scenic beauty.
Mori is recommended destination for Corporates, Family and Kids, Foreigners, Groups, Solo.
Mori is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Adventure, Emerging Destinations, Kayaking, Picnic Spots, Rafting.