Dhanaulti
Deodar forests and Himalayan views, minus the crowds
Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 2,286 m
- Good for
- Hill station, Offbeat
- Best time
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan
Overview
About Dhanaulti
A quiet hamlet 25 km beyond Mussoorie, Dhanaulti is all deodar and oak forest, apple orchards and clear-day views of the snow peaks. The trek to Surkanda Devi temple rewards you with one of the widest panoramas in Garhwal.
Highlights
- 01Surkanda Devi temple trek
- 02Eco Park walks through the deodars
- 03Snowfall in January
- 04Camping under clear skies
At a glance
- Region
- Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 2,286 m
- Best time
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan
- Good for
- Hill station, Offbeat
Trips to Dhanaulti
Price on request
Live weather
Right now in Dhanaulti
11°C
Light rain
Wind 10 km/h
Next 5 days
- Today15°9°
- Fri15°9°
- Sat16°8°
- Sun17°9°
- Mon17°9°
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Location
Finding Dhanaulti
- Region
- Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Altitude
- 2,286 m
- Coordinates
- 30.4276° N · 78.2435° E
Getting there
How to reach Dhanaulti
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
~85 km away
About 3 hours by taxi through Mussoorie.
Dehradun
~60 km away
The nearest railhead, about 2 hours away by road.
From Delhi
~320 km drive
8–9 hours via Dehradun and Mussoorie. Snow can close the road for a day or two in winter.
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When to go
Best months for Dhanaulti
Ideal Off season
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Journeys that include Dhanaulti
Good to know
Planning a trip to Dhanaulti
When is the best time to visit Dhanaulti?
The best months to visit Dhanaulti are March, April, May, June, October, November, December and January. Outside these months you can still travel, and we will tell you honestly what the weather and roads will be like.
How do I reach Dhanaulti?
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, about 85 km away. The most convenient railway station is Dehradun, about 60 km away. By road, Dhanaulti is about 320 km from Delhi. We arrange private pickups from any of these.
How high is Dhanaulti? Will the altitude be a problem?
Dhanaulti is at about 2,286 m. That is comfortable for most travellers, including children and older parents, but mornings and evenings are cold for much of the year, so pack warm layers.
How much does a trip to Dhanaulti cost?
It depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how many days you have. Message us on WhatsApp with these details and we will send a clear, itemised price, usually within a few hours.
Can you plan a custom trip to Dhanaulti?
Yes. Every trip we run is planned around you. We can combine Dhanaulti with nearby places, slow the pace for families, or add treks and activities.
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