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'''Dhanaulti''' is a hill station | '''Dhanaulti''' is a quiet [[hill station]] at an elevation of 2286 meters above sea level, it offers panoramic views of the lofty Himalayas. | ||
Situated in the foothills of the [[Garhwal Himalaya|Garhwal]] [[Himalayan range]] located {{convert|115|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[New Tehri]], the district headquarter, 60 km from the hill station of [[Mussoorie]]. Dhanaulti is a [[tehsil]] in [[Tehri Garhwal district]], [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]. | |||
Dhanaulti is located on the important tourist circuit of [[Landour]],[[Mussoorie]],[[Kanatal]],[[Chamba, Uttarakhand|Chamba]] and [[New Tehri]]. The town is densely enveloped by the velvety rhododendrons, deodar, and tall oak forests. Heavy snowfall during winters, attracts many tourists here. | |||
Dhanaulti is still untouched by the maddening summer rush to hill stations, so it offers a holiday privacy that many seek. As [[Mussoorie]] has become overcrowded, many tourists prefer Dhanaulti. Dhanaulti is also an up and coming [[Honeymoon]] destination.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhanaulti Honeymoon Packages - Dhanaulti Couple Tour Packages with Price |url=https://traveltriangle.com/honeymoon-packages/dhanaulti |access-date=2022-08-07 |website=TravelTriangle.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
== Climate == | == Climate == | ||
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== Places of interest == | == Places of interest == | ||
[[File:Surkanda devi.jpg|thumb|150px|left|[[Surkanda Devi|Surkanda Devi Mandir]]]] | [[File:Surkanda devi.jpg|thumb|150px|left|[[Surkanda Devi|Surkanda Devi Mandir]]]]Dhanaulti is a major tourist destination in Uttarakhand, major attractions are listed below | ||
*Dhanaulti includes an area with two eco-parks, "Amber" and "Dhara", about 200 m apart. They have been developed by the Forest Department of Uttarakhand. It houses a protected patch of small forest containing Deodar Trees. The adventure sports facility is available for visitors in the form of walking over the flying fox and burma bridges and riding horses. There is also a facility for visitors to plant a sapling of tree species in the memory of their beloved, which is called as memory sapling plantation.<ref>[[Chandra Prakash Kala|Kala, C.P.]] (2013). Ecotourism and sustainable development of mountain communities: A study of Dhanolti ecopark in Uttarakhand State of India. Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 1 (5): 98-103.</ref> Mussoorie Forest Department is running eco-huts for tourists. | *Dhanaulti includes an area with two eco-parks, "Amber" and "Dhara", about 200 m apart. They have been developed by the Forest Department of Uttarakhand. It houses a protected patch of small forest containing Deodar Trees. The adventure sports facility is available for visitors in the form of walking over the flying fox and burma bridges and riding horses. There is also a facility for visitors to plant a sapling of tree species in the memory of their beloved, which is called as memory sapling plantation.<ref>[[Chandra Prakash Kala|Kala, C.P.]] (2013). Ecotourism and sustainable development of mountain communities: A study of Dhanolti ecopark in Uttarakhand State of India. Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 1 (5): 98-103.</ref> Mussoorie Forest Department is running eco-huts for tourists. | ||
*[[Surkanda Devi]] Temple – {{convert|8|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Dhanaulti, on the road towards Chamba lies the Surkanda Devi Temple, famous for its Ganga Dussehra fair in autumn. It is part of the Devi Darshan triangle, which offers trekking opportunities around Dhanaulti - Surkanda Devi, Chandrabadni and Kunjapuri. | *[[Surkanda Devi]] Temple – {{convert|8|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Dhanaulti, on the road towards Chamba lies the Surkanda Devi Temple, famous for its Ganga Dussehra fair in autumn. It is part of the Devi Darshan triangle, which offers trekking opportunities around Dhanaulti - Surkanda Devi, Chandrabadni and Kunjapuri. | ||
*Sky Walk - walk at a height of 120ft from ground upon a 360ft long single wire rope.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nanda |date=2018-08-09 |title=Activities in Dhanaulti - Things to do in Dhanaulti - Adventure in Dhanaulti |url=https://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/activities-in-dhanaulti.php |access-date=2022-08-07 |website=www.euttaranchal.com}}</ref> | |||
*Sky Bridging - At a height of 80 ft, walk the longest hanging bridge (300 ft. length) in India made by wire ropes and bamboos.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nanda |date=2018-08-09 |title=Activities in Dhanaulti - Things to do in Dhanaulti - Adventure in Dhanaulti |url=https://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/activities-in-dhanaulti.php |access-date=2022-08-07 |website=www.euttaranchal.com}}</ref> | |||
*[[Zip line|Zipline]] - You go down zipping on a wire rope and then from the middle you will swing high at 80ft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nanda |date=2018-08-09 |title=Activities in Dhanaulti - Things to do in Dhanaulti - Adventure in Dhanaulti |url=https://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/activities-in-dhanaulti.php |access-date=2022-08-07 |website=www.euttaranchal.com}}</ref> | |||
*[[All-terrain vehicle|Quad Biking]] - Ride an [[all-terrain vehicle]] (ATV) (Quad bike) up and down the slopes of the Himalayas.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nanda |date=2018-08-09 |title=Activities in Dhanaulti - Things to do in Dhanaulti - Adventure in Dhanaulti |url=https://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/activities-in-dhanaulti.php |access-date=2022-08-07 |website=www.euttaranchal.com}}</ref> | |||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery heights="144" widths="192"> | <gallery heights="144" widths="192"> | ||
File:Dhanaulti Eco park.JPG|Dhanaulti Eco park | File:Dhanaulti Eco park.JPG|Dhanaulti Eco park | ||
File:Dhanaulti snow fall.jpg|A road covered with snow in Dhanaulti | File:Dhanaulti snow fall.jpg|A road covered with snow in Dhanaulti | ||
File:Himalayan range visible from Dhanaulti.jpg|Himalayan range visible from Dehradun-Dhanaulti road. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Landour]] | * [[Landour]] | ||
* [[Mussoorie]] | |||
* [[New Tehri]] | |||
* [[Kanatal]] | |||
* [[Chamba, Uttarakhand|Chamba]] | |||
* [[Tehri Dam]] | |||
* [[Surkanda Devi]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* | * | ||
* [http://wikimapia.org/942402/ Dhanaulti at wikimapia] | * [http://wikimapia.org/942402/ Dhanaulti at wikimapia] | ||
* [http://tumkurameen.blogspot.in/2010/06/dhanaulti-quaint-enchanting-hill.html Blog on Dhanaulti with images and FAQs] | * [http://tumkurameen.blogspot.in/2010/06/dhanaulti-quaint-enchanting-hill.html Blog on Dhanaulti with images and FAQs] | ||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Tehri Garhwal district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Tehri Garhwal district]] | ||
[[Category:Tourism in Uttarakhand]] | |||
[[Category:Adventure tourism in India]] | |||
[[Category:Zip-lining]] | |||
[[Category:Camping]] | |||
[[Category:Hill stations in Uttarakhand]] | [[Category:Hill stations in Uttarakhand]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:58, 22 July 2023
Dhanaulti
Dhanolti | |
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Hill station | |
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  Dhanaulti Location in Uttarakhand, India  Dhanaulti Dhanaulti (India) | |
| Coordinates: 30°27′N 78°15′E / 30.45°N 78.25°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Tehri Garhwal |
| Elevation | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,021 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, garhwali |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 91-1376 |
| Vehicle registration | UK 09 |
| Website | uk |
Dhanaulti is a quiet hill station at an elevation of 2286 meters above sea level, it offers panoramic views of the lofty Himalayas.
Situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range located 115 km (71 mi) from New Tehri, the district headquarter, 60 km from the hill station of Mussoorie. Dhanaulti is a tehsil in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
Dhanaulti is located on the important tourist circuit of Landour,Mussoorie,Kanatal,Chamba and New Tehri. The town is densely enveloped by the velvety rhododendrons, deodar, and tall oak forests. Heavy snowfall during winters, attracts many tourists here.
Dhanaulti is still untouched by the maddening summer rush to hill stations, so it offers a holiday privacy that many seek. As Mussoorie has become overcrowded, many tourists prefer Dhanaulti. Dhanaulti is also an up and coming Honeymoon destination.[1]
Climate[edit | edit source]
The summer temperatures in the town, range from 20 °C to 25 °C, while winter temperatures remain between 7 °C and -1 °C.
Places of interest[edit | edit source]
Dhanaulti is a major tourist destination in Uttarakhand, major attractions are listed below
- Dhanaulti includes an area with two eco-parks, "Amber" and "Dhara", about 200 m apart. They have been developed by the Forest Department of Uttarakhand. It houses a protected patch of small forest containing Deodar Trees. The adventure sports facility is available for visitors in the form of walking over the flying fox and burma bridges and riding horses. There is also a facility for visitors to plant a sapling of tree species in the memory of their beloved, which is called as memory sapling plantation.[2] Mussoorie Forest Department is running eco-huts for tourists.
- Surkanda Devi Temple – 8 km (5.0 mi) from Dhanaulti, on the road towards Chamba lies the Surkanda Devi Temple, famous for its Ganga Dussehra fair in autumn. It is part of the Devi Darshan triangle, which offers trekking opportunities around Dhanaulti - Surkanda Devi, Chandrabadni and Kunjapuri.
- Sky Walk - walk at a height of 120ft from ground upon a 360ft long single wire rope.[3]
- Sky Bridging - At a height of 80 ft, walk the longest hanging bridge (300 ft. length) in India made by wire ropes and bamboos.[4]
- Zipline - You go down zipping on a wire rope and then from the middle you will swing high at 80ft.[5]
- Quad Biking - Ride an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) (Quad bike) up and down the slopes of the Himalayas.[6]
Transport[edit | edit source]
It is 325 km (202 mi) from Delhi, an 8-9 hrs drive away. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport 82 km (51 mi) away, near Dehradun, and nearest railway head is at Dehradun, 74 km (46 mi) away.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Dhanaulti Eco park -
A road covered with snow in Dhanaulti -
Himalayan range visible from Dehradun-Dhanaulti road.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Dhanaulti Honeymoon Packages - Dhanaulti Couple Tour Packages with Price". TravelTriangle.com. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ↑ Kala, C.P. (2013). Ecotourism and sustainable development of mountain communities: A study of Dhanolti ecopark in Uttarakhand State of India. Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 1 (5): 98-103.
- ↑ Nanda (9 August 2018). "Activities in Dhanaulti - Things to do in Dhanaulti - Adventure in Dhanaulti". www.euttaranchal.com. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ↑ Nanda (9 August 2018). "Activities in Dhanaulti - Things to do in Dhanaulti - Adventure in Dhanaulti". www.euttaranchal.com. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ↑ Nanda (9 August 2018). "Activities in Dhanaulti - Things to do in Dhanaulti - Adventure in Dhanaulti". www.euttaranchal.com. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ↑ Nanda (9 August 2018). "Activities in Dhanaulti - Things to do in Dhanaulti - Adventure in Dhanaulti". www.euttaranchal.com. Retrieved 7 August 2022.