Dhanaulti Tour Highlights :

Dhanaulti is a quaint little hill station situated at a height of 2286 mts above sea level offering panoramic views of the Garhwal Himalayan Mountain range. As compared to Mussoorie Dhanaulti is relatively less crowded tourist spot offering the much-desired peace and privacy. Because of this a lot of tourists prefer this place as their honeymoon destination. Dhanaulti is enveloped by deodar, and oak forests. Dhanaulti will surely receive snowfall in winter months thus attracting lot of tourists.

Best Time To Visit Dhanaulti

The best time to visit Dhanaulti is from February to April where the temperatures are very comfortable. The peak season where a lot of tourists appear are March to May due to holidays in India and as it provides respite from the city heat with pleasant day time temperatures and chilly evenings.

Winter in Dhanaulti is usually from November to February with the region receiving snowfall in December and January offering breath taking views of snow-covered Himalayan peaks and the thick green forests.
The average temperatures during winter range from -1 to 7-degree C.

In summers the temperature ranges from 15- 20 degree C thus providing a perfect weather to travel. 

Places To Visit In Dhanaulti

1. Amber & Dhara- developed by the forest department Amber and Dhara are two eco parks which are 200 mts apart from each other. It houses a small protected forest of oak and deodar trees. Adventure facilities like flying fox etc are also available for tourists to indulge in.
2. Surkanda Devi Temple- situated 8 kms from Dhanaulti at a height of 3030 mts on the road towards Chamba is the Surkanda Devi Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati. It is also known for its Ganga Dussehra fair in autumn. 
   It is part of the Devi Darshan triangle, which offers trekking options around Dhanaulti - Surkanda Devi, Chandrabadni and Kunjapuri.
3. Tehri Dam And Tehri Lake- situated 50km from Dhanaulti on the Bhagirathi River it’s one of the tallest dam in the world and tallest dam in whole of India and another popular attraction near Dhanaulti. Tehri Lake which is an artificial reservoir offers a host of water sports activities like boating, jet skiing, water zorbing and more. As its at a height of 1700 mts above sea level it provides breathtaking views.
4. Dhanaulti Adenture Park-  a part of the Apple Orchard Resorts this adventure park offers host of adventure activities like zip line. Sky walks, zip swings, etc. various packages are available for tourists to choose from.
5. Deogarh Fort- built in 16th century and situated at an elevation of 2100 mts offers visitors an insight into the regions rich culture and heritage with some breathtaking views.
6. Aloo Khet- partly owned by the local government one can explore the vegetable farming esp potatoes that are done in this region.

How To Reach Dhanaulti

Dhanaulti is located in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand on the Mussoorie Chamba road. It is 24 kms away from Mussoorie and about 35kms from Chamba. It is well connected to all cities of Uttarakhand and from New Delhi it is roughly at a distance of 300 kms.

• BY Air: The nearest Airport to Dhanaulti is Dehradun Airport which is approximately 80 kms away and the nearest International Airport is New Delhi International Airport which is approximately 233 kms away.
• BY Rail: Rishikesh and Dehradun railway stations are both near to Dhanaulti. Rishikesh station is 83 kms while Dehradun station is 60 kms. Both Dehradun and Rishikesh are well connected with trains from all over India.
• BY Road: Dhanaulti is well connected by roads to various cities of Uttarakhand like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Mussoorie etc with frequent private and shared taxi services and busses.

Important Things To Carry

1. Clothing:

• When Travelling during winters one will require to be dressed in warm yet comfortable clothing. Layering your clothes hence becomes important and practical.
• Wearing thermal tops and bottoms is a must esp. when travelling during winter months along with some woolen or thermal socks. Over the thermals one can wear layers of other clothing items to keep warm.
• A woolen cap or a beanie will keep one warm, especially when winds are strong.
• A waterproof jacket, gloves and shoes are very important while undertaking outdoor activities like skiing, trekking etc.
• If travelling in summer season than a simple yet comfortable jacket will be sufficient.
• Important thing to note is that shorts, miniskirts, night suits and torn jeans aren’t allowed inside some temple hence it would be better if they are avoided.

2. Essential Documents: A government id proof such as Aadhar card, passport or driving license is required at all hotels or guest houses while you check in. Additionally, some permits might be required while visiting some national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

3. Medicines: if you are on any lifelong medicines definitely carry those. Along with it one can carry a few basic medicines for fever and pain relief and some basic first aid stuff like band aids, antiseptics and ointments.

4. Miscellaneous: other items like umbrella, raincoats, sturdy backpack to keep some raincoats etc and sunscreen can be carried too.

FAQs about Dhanaulti

Q1. How Many Days Are Ideally Required To Visit Dhanaulti?

Ans: By itself, a minimum of 2-3 days is required to enjoy the sights in Dhanaulti hence becoming a perfect weekend destination. But for a more wholesome travel experience one can combine it with Rishikesh, Mussoorie or Kanatal.

Q2: What Is The Speciality Of Dhanaulti?

Ans: Dhanaulti serves as the base point for numerous treks namely trails to the Surkanda Devi Temple, Chandrabadni and Kunjapuri and Nag Tibba trek. Apart from trekking one can also indulge in various adventure activities like zip- lining, rappelling etc.

Q3. Whats The Best Time To Visit Dhanaulti?

Ans: Best time to visit Dhanaulti is between March and June where the weather is pleasant and not too cold hence perfect for adventure activities especially trekking.

Testmonials:

Says Mrs. Jain – we visited Dhanaulti along with Mussoorie in February and it was a perfect honeymoon destination for us with an amazing weather.
Says – an adventure loving youth – along with some friends we did the Nag Tibba trek and it was a memorable experience.

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