Summer holidays and
hill station destination is always first choice for people. One of
the secret peak points known as Dhanaulti is our target of the day.
This tehsil of Uttarakhand is just 24 km distant from Mussoorie
another best hill station of India. Chamba is only 31 km far so
overall you can enjoy complete two months’ holidays if you have
planned to visit Dhanaulti.
The altitude of such
town is 2286 m and famous for its quiet environs alpine forests of
Rhododendron, Deodar and Oak.
Climate:
As its hill station
summer, will be best period to visit, though the climate conditions
in summer are pleasant compared to other tourism destinations. The
temperature between 30 °C to 35.5 °C in summer and in winter its
between 7 °C and -1 °C.
Attraction in Dhanaulti:
ECO-Park:
The key attraction
of Dhanaulti, though there are two eco parks in the town named as
"Amber" and "Dhara". If you mix them, it will
become Amber Dhara which means road from cloud. These recently
developed parks will state you about the clean and green city
Dhanaulti. Once you reach the park you can hire Guides, Service
providers, Gardeners or Information Providers to learn more about
this wonder place. Jungle with Deodar Trees are famous here and you
should pay only Rs 25 as fee for Adults and Rs. 10 for kids. Here you
can also enjoy the adventure sports facility like walking over flying
fox, Burma bridges, riding horses and some more.
Eco Huts:
Forest Department of
Mussoorie is running Eco-huts that help visitors to learn the
importance of greenery in our life. Tourist can enjoy serene
landscapes of town Dhanaulti by spending some time in these Eco huts.
Such huts are built of green technology with all Eco-friendly
features.
Surkanda Devi Mandir:
An oldest temple
located at 8 km from Dhanaulti is next spot to visit. Temple is at
road connects to Chamba so once you are at temple connect the route
and reach one more best tourism spot Chamba. Surkanda Devi Temple is
popular Ganga shrine and big occasion is Dussehra.
Aaloo Khet (Potato Farm):
Government Potato
Farm is next scenic view spot of Dhanaulti. This farm is covered with
greenery surround and its easily reachable from the city bus stand.
Activities in Dhanaulti:
Camp for travelers:
Hill stations in
India are all time favorite for camping so as Dhanaulti is offering
to their visitors. Frankly speaking there could be accommodation
issues at place because of less crowd and not known place to the
world. Funding to the spot is less, but still you are getting option
of camping at Dhanaulti. It is adventures and best way to learn
nature as well so if you can book accommodation then also try for
camping first. Just imagine spending time under open sky can never be
compared with anything else.
Nature Walks:
The green lush
region surrounded with deodar and other types of trees are special
parts of the town. It is the perfect spot for hiking and you will
find quite few trails to enjoy nature walk.
Shopping Center:
This special town of
Uttarakhand is not highly developed so you will get limited areas.
However, buying something from amazing spots are part of memorable
trip. So, get something from the local shopping centers of Dhanaulti.
Items that are popular of town are handmade shawls, scarves, stoles
and throws. These items are cheaper compared to quality used and for
sure you will not get such items in cities or your home towns.
How to reach Dhanaulti?
This Indian tourist
place is 325 km away from Delhi which means you will reach the
destination in 8 or 9 hrs. following road trip. Closest big airport
is Jolly Grant at 82 km located closer to Dehradun.
By Road: State transport is providing buses for Dhanaulti from
various part of nation. However, still public transport is limited,
but you can hire private taxis from Dehradun, Chamba and some more
cities of Uttarakhand. You can also hire taxi from Delhi but it will
be quite expensive, but you can enjoy the beautiful route of
Uttarakhand once you follow the road trip.