Dhanaulti
Dhanaulti also known as Dhanolti, is a hill station and a Constituency of State Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, which lies 24 km from the popular hill station of Mussoorie, and 29 km from Chamba, as it is situated between the two.
It is situated at an altitude of 2286 m. and is known for its quiet environs amidst the alpine forests of Deodar, Rhododendron and Oak.
The summer temperatures in the town, range from 31°C to 7.5°C, while winter temperatures remain between 7°C and 1°C.
Places of interest
- ECO-Park.It is the main attraction of the Dhanaulti .Developed Recently ECO Park ,houses Protected patch of small forest
containing Deodar Trees.There is Entry Fee of Rs 15 For Adults and Rs10 for Children.
- Surkanda Devi Temple - 8 km. from Dhanaulti, on the road towards Chamba lies the Surkanda Devi Temple, famous for its Ganga Dasahra fair in autumn. It is part of the Devi Darshan triangle, which offers trekking opportunities around Dhanaulti - Surkanda Devi, Chandrabadni and Kunjapuri
- Himalayan Weavers. Located on Mussoorie-Dhanaulti Road is Himalayan Weavers which produces hand-woven shawls, stoles, scarves and throws using only natural dyes and wool, eri silk and pashmina. Their aim is to produce high quality handloom products, popularize the use of environmentally friendly natural dyes and provide a market for craft products made in the Himalayan region. [2]
- Aaloo Khet (Potato Farm)– a Government Potato Farm, also a popular sunrise view point.
Transport
It is 325 km from Delhi, an 8-9 hrs drive away. The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport 82 km away, near Dehradun, and nearest railway head is at Dehradun, 66 km away.
Dhanaulti Taxi Rates (Pick or Drop)
- Dehradun Railway Station : Rs. 1500
- Dehradun Airport : Rs. 1900
- Rishikesh : Rs. 2250
- Haridwar : Rs. 2300
- Roourkee : Rs. 2500
- Saharanpur : Rs.2500
- Delhi Airport : Rs. 4800
- New Delhi Railway Station : Rs. 4600
(For Tata Indica including all Charges)
ACCOMODATION
DHANAULTI is one of the best locations in India for Camping. Currently Varioius Hotels in the Range of Rs. 1500 to Rs. 3500 are available in Town of Dhanaulti & 5-6 Camping Sites are permanently found in Surrounding regions in Range of Rs. 1200 to Rs. 2500.
Call! 9319664412 to book a Taxi to this destination.