About Dhanaulti
Dhanaulti is fast emerging as one of the gems among the major hill stations tourist destinations in Uttarakhand, primarily because Dhanaulti offers a peaceful, relaxed and calm environment. Dhanaulti is located at an altitude of 2,250 m above sea level, and is far away from the hustle and bustle, busy markets and pollution, although it has started to get crowded now. Nestled amidst dense forests of deodar, oak and rhododendron, Dhanaulti is the base point for many treks in the Himalayas, including the trails to Surkanda Devi Temple, Chandrabadni and Kunjapuri. There are many adventure resorts here that offer activities like rappelling and zip-lining. Dhanaulti also has many popular skating arenas. In winters, this small town is covered in snow and is perfect for a great vacation.
The wonderful place of Dhanaulti exudes a wonderful sense of peace and serenity. Long forest slopes, quiet outskirts, calm air, kind and welcoming residents, great weather and spectacular view of snow-capped mountains make it an ideal destination for a relaxing holiday. Dhanaulti is about 24 km from Mussoorie and 29 km from Chamba and 60 km from Dehradun.
If we talk about staying, most of the hotels in Dhanaulti are very comfortable for visitors who stay or share a room. Guest capacity is also determined by the hotel policy, which varies from one to another. Many hotels in Dhanaulti offer family rooms, either large or adjoining rooms with a single door. In Dhanaulti, getting free room upgrades depends entirely on the season and the hotel (property). During the off-season in Dhanaulti, it is common to get free accommodation upgrades. If the number of vacant rooms in the hotel or resort is quite high, you may be able to get a promotion. Here is a list of the best four hotels for your safety.
Best Time to Visit
April to October are the best months to visit Dhanaulti.
How to Reach
By Air:- Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun is your closest situated airport at a distance of about 82 kms. Cabs and taxis are readily available for hiring to Dhanaulti and neighboring areas.
By Train:- Dehradun railway station, located at the distance of 25 km from Dhanaulti, is the closest railway station. Regular trains like the Doon Express, Mussoorie express, and the Delhi to Dehradun Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi etc are avaliable. The common connecting city is Delhi for most of the trains..
By Road:- Best option to reach Dhanaulti is through Mussoorie, which is the closest popular location at a distance of about 33 km. Since Dhanaulti is fairly popular among the locals, cabs and taxis, normal and luxury buses are also available.