Misty Mountains of Dhanaulti near Mussoorie and Dehradun
Dhanaulti, located amidst thick, virgin forests of deodar, rhododendron and oak has an atmosphere of perfect peace & tranquility. The long wooded slopes, lazy outings, cool caressing breeze, warm and hospitable inhabitants, lovely weather and fabulous view of snow covered mountains makes it an ideal retreat for a relaxed holiday. Situated on the Mussoorie - Chamba route, Dhanaulti is 25kms from Mussoorie.
Dhanaulti is not like any other commercialized hill station of India. It is away from noise and crowd of usual hill destinations. There are a number of beautiful fruit orchards in and around Dhanaulti that one can visit either trekking or on horseback. Dhanaulti though, hasn’t got any high end hotels and restaurants; one can be rest assured of a comfortable stay at some of the rest houses like GMVN’s Tourist Bungalow and the Forest Rest House of Uttarakhand Forest Department.
Besides the orchards and spellbinding view of snow clad Himalayan peaks, day trips to places like Surkhanda Devi Temple and Chamba are sure to make for an unforgettable experience. Dhanaulti can be visited all through the year; however, monsoon season must be avoided as one can be marooned due to occasional landslides in this area during heavy rains. There are very few hotels in Dhanaulti.
The nearby popular places to visit in Dhanaulti are Barehipani & Joranda Falls, Chanderi, Dashavatar Temple, Deogarh, Jain Temples, Matatila Dam, Pradhanpat, Talbehat, Mussoorie, Chamba and Tehri. The summer temperatures in the town, range from 31°C to 7.5°C, while winter temperatures remain between 7°C and 1°C. Dhanaulti receives snowfall during winters. Carry heavy woolens during summers and light woolens during winters. eUttaranchal brings the complete Dhanaulti Travel Guide.
Dhanaulti is not like any other commercialized hill station of India. It is away from noise and crowd of usual hill destinations. There are a number of beautiful fruit orchards in and around Dhanaulti that one can visit either trekking or on horseback. Dhanaulti though, hasn’t got any high end hotels and restaurants; one can be rest assured of a comfortable stay at some of the rest houses like GMVN’s Tourist Bungalow and the Forest Rest House of Uttarakhand Forest Department.
Besides the orchards and spellbinding view of snow clad Himalayan peaks, day trips to places like Surkhanda Devi Temple and Chamba are sure to make for an unforgettable experience. Dhanaulti can be visited all through the year; however, monsoon season must be avoided as one can be marooned due to occasional landslides in this area during heavy rains. There are very few hotels in Dhanaulti.
The nearby popular places to visit in Dhanaulti are Barehipani & Joranda Falls, Chanderi, Dashavatar Temple, Deogarh, Jain Temples, Matatila Dam, Pradhanpat, Talbehat, Mussoorie, Chamba and Tehri. The summer temperatures in the town, range from 31°C to 7.5°C, while winter temperatures remain between 7°C and 1°C. Dhanaulti receives snowfall during winters. Carry heavy woolens during summers and light woolens during winters. eUttaranchal brings the complete Dhanaulti Travel Guide.
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