About Dhanaulti
Fast emerging as a gem among the major travel destinations in Uttarakhand, Dhanaulti offers a peaceful, relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Dhanaulti is located at an altitude of 2,250 m, and is far away from the hustle-bustle, busy market places and pollution. Set amidst thick virgin forests of deodars, oaks and rhododendrons, Dhanaulti is the base point for numerous treks into the Himalayas, which includes trails to the Surkanda Devi Temple, Chandrabadni and Kunjapuri. There are several adventure resorts here offering activities like rappelling and zip- lining. Dhanaulti has several popular skating arenas as well. In winter, the small town is blanketed in snow and makes for a perfect holiday.
Dhanaulti is a hill station 24 km from Mussoorie, and 29 km from Chamba and New Tehri. This beautiful picnic spot with perfect climate and serene landscapes make it a perfect holiday getaway.
Dhanaulti is a scenic hill town with lush green hills, varied flora and fauna and the majestic view of the Shivalik Mountain ranges. Thousands of Tourist visit this beautiful hill station every year.
It is a beautiful and quite place to visit during the weekends. Have a walk in the quite oak and deodar forests and forget your worldly tensions.
Please keep Dhanaulti clean and be it a small effort towards Mother Nature and the future from you.
Dhanaulti is around 218 km from Delhi, 49 km from Rishikesh and 84 km from Haridwar and 65 km from Dehradun city and can be easily reached from the mentioned places. The Dhanolti village follows the Panchyati Raj Act, and is headed by a Sarpanch who is elected by the villagers every 5 years.
Dhanaulti has a favourable climate so summers are cool and winters colder. Dhanaulti receive snowfall during the winter during the months between December and February. Dhanaulti can be visited any time of the year
Dhanaulti is a great place to relax and spend your vacation in the lap of mother nature. It also has a lot of hotels and resorts which provide modern amenities and can easily take care of the travelers needs.
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.