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Other Info
  • Internet Availability:Good
  • STD Code:098370
  • Languages Spoken:Hindi and Garhwali
  • Major Festivals:Krishna Janmashtami, Badri Kedar Festival, Basant Panchami, Makar Sankranti and Ganga Dussehra
  • Notes/Tips:None

Dhanaulti Overview

  • Ideal Trip Duration: 1 Night 2 Days
  • Nearest City Dhanaulti: Mussoorie, New Tehri, Dehradun, Narendra Nagar, Rishikesh and Haridwar
  • Best Time to Visit Dhanaulti: April, May and June
  • Peak Season: April, May and June
  • Weather Info: Moderate
  • State: Uttarakhand

Dhanaulti is becoming increasingly popular as a winter vacation spot thanks to its peaceful views and closeness to Delhi and other Uttarakhand cities. This beautiful hill station is 2286 metres above sea level and has a picture of the very faraway Himalayas.

The well-known hill towns of Uttarakhand, like Mussoorie, Tehri, Kanatal, and Chamba, are close to Dhanaulti. This hilly town has velvety rhododendron, deodar, and tall oak woods. Since the hill town gets a lot of snow in the winter, many tourists come here. It is one of the best places to visit in Dhanaulti

Activities 

•    Nature Walks: Hiking is an excellent activity in Dhanaulti, backed by thick forests of deodar trees. Many trails lead through lush green woods, cute little towns, and clear streams. 
•    Camping: Because there aren't many places to stay in the town, many tourists and travellers like to camp outside under the stars. Tourists can either rent tents or bring their own. 
•    Adventure Activities: Eco Park has a lot of exciting activities for people coming to the village. Tourists like horseback riding, climbing, hiking, and crossing the Burma Bridge. 
•    You can buy blankets, stoles, scarves, and throws made by hand in the town from Himalayan Weavers. They only use natural dyes and wool, eri silk, and pashmina. They aim to create high-quality handloom goods, get more people to use natural dyes that are good for the earth, and give craft items made in the Himalayas to a market. 

Why is Dhanaulti so famous?

It's a small town in Uttarakhand, not far from Mussoorie. In the village, people like to go to the cute forest walks, lovely parks, and temples. Its position makes it easy for tourists to go to Mussoorie or Kanatal or to start hiking in the Himalayas to reach Kunjapur, Chandrabadani, or Surkanda Devi Temple.

Is Dhanaulti worth visiting?

Yes, it would be best if you went to Dhanaulti. Suppose you're looking for a unique place to go on vacation with high mountains and green areas. In that case, Dhanaulti is an excellent choice—a home worth adding to the Dhanaulti tour package.

What is the best time to visit Dhanaulti?

April, May, and June are the best months to go to Dhanaulti. Some people will be around because this is the busiest time of the year. The weather is mild in November, December, January, and February.

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Top 4 Places to Visit in Dhanaulti

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Camp Kanatal

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Dhanaulti Adventure Park

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Eco Park

Eco Park is one of the most popular places to visit in Dhanaulti. The park is over 13...

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Surkanda devi temple

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