Dhanaulti Tourist Guide - A majestic trekking trail of Uttarakhand

Dhanaulti Tourist Guide: Overview

Dhanaulti is perched at an astounding elevation of 2,286 mts above sea level on Mussoorie - Chamba Road, in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand state offering panoramic views. Dhanaulti is emerging as a popular weekend getaway from Delhi as it is easily accessible affording exquisiteness and tranquility. Dhanaulti rests on the misty mountains amidst dense alpine, oak and rhododendron forests. Also written as Dhanolti, Dhanaulti is also popular because of its proximity with famous tourist spots like Mussoorie, Tehri, Kanatal and Chamba.

Dhanaulti is a flawless destination to spend holidays in the lap of nature Surrounded by snow covered hills and dense pine and deodar forests; Dhanaulti is famous for its panoramic views of lush greenery beneath the bright blue sky. Apart from enjoying its picturesque valleys, you can also visit the ancient Surkanda Devi Temple and enjoy the tasty Garhwali food. It comes as a pleasant surprise for the enthusiastic weekend travelers, who find it peaceful, relaxed and laid-back.

Why you must visit Dhanault?

Dhanaulti is away from the crowds, busy market places and pollution.It is an ideal location that ensures absolute peace of mind and soul. The green meadows, towering trees, breathtaking view of the Himalayan peaks, make Dhanaulti an enticing hideaway for tourists.

 Dhanaulti is the base point for numerous treks into the snow-capped Himalayas, especially to the Tehri region of Garhwal. The most popular treks are through the dense alpine forests that take you to Surkanda Devi, Top Tibba & Nag Tibba. Best time to visit Dhanaulti is throughout the year. Dhanaulti is famous for its Natural beauty and Thrilling Adventure; this is a perfect family or group Outdoor destination. Dhanaulti is famous for its Natural beauty and Thrilling Adventure; this is a perfect family or group Outdoor and must visit destination.

What is unique in Dhanaulti?

Dhanaulti is a very iconic hill station with their wonderful sightseeing like Eco- parks on the other hand Dhanaulti Adventure Park which is the most attractive places where you can have lots of fun with adventures activities. 

Dhanaulti Adventure Park in Dhanaulti located in Stunning Himalayas ranges of Alpine Forest, Cool breeze, Apple orchards, High Mountains and Green Meadows with having lots of thrilling adventure activities like sky ride - zip line, Mountain Biking, Rappelling, Horse Riding, Trekking and camping. - Dhanaulti Tour gives you Exotic and memorable offered by holiday travel India with unlimited excitement in lush green valley of Uttarakhand. Potato Farm, Kunjapuri, Surkanda Devi Temple, Camp Thangdhar, Fun and adventure in Eco Park, Dhanoulti Adventure Park.

History of Dhanaulti

In 1947, before the independence of India Dhanaulti was a part of the Tehri Garhwal region which was a princely state at that time. It was reined by King Sudarshan Shah, who founded the dynasty and made Tehri his capital. This dynasty ruled the region from the year 1815 to 1949. People from this region actively participated in the freedom struggle. They were part of the Quit India Movement.

The people also revolted against the rule of the king of Tehri Riyasat. After the revolt, they were successful in getting independence from the Maharaja and later, the district was merged with the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. After the bifurcation of Uttar Pradesh in the year 2000, the district of Tehri Garhwal became a part of the new state of Uttarakhand. Through the years, Dhanaulti has become a popular tourist destination in the country, especially in North India. As it is located close to the tourist destinations of Dehradun, Mussoorie and Chamba, the place is slowly gaining popularity

Best Season for Visit Dhanaulti

The best season to visit Dhanaulti is summer season (March to June). In summer season (Dhanaulti) are the perfect place to enjoying the vacation of the summer season. The Hills of make your vacation unforgettable. In summer season there is a very peaceful and pleasant weather.

Festivals in Dhanaulti

Surkanda Devi Fair:  This festival celebrates in Dhanaulti with dedication to the goddess Durga Devi. This festival held in Surkanda devi temple and on the occasion of the Ganga Dashehra.

Summer Festival: This is the most popular festival of Mussorie near Dhanaulti organized by Nagar Palika Parishad. The main celebration of festival is done by lots of activities like Folk Dances, Cultural Parades, and Drawing Competitions etc.

Basant Panchami: This festival is commonly celebrates for the welcome of the summer and spring season and to say goodbye to the chilling winter season of Mussoorie near Dhanaulti. This festival is celebrates for the worshipping goddess Saraswati in a well and grand manner.

Food in Dhanaulti   

Dhanaulti is a remote hill station and it is still untouched by urbanization, so one does not find any fast food joints and restaurants here. The only restaurants you find here are the ones in the resort and hotels. These restaurants serve mostly multi-cuisine or north Indian food.

Things to do in Dhanaulti

Hiking and Trekking: The hiking and trekking is the most loveable and enjoy full thing to do in the Mussorie and Dhanaulti. By the hiking and trekking we enjoy the scene of Mussoorie and the Dhanaulti from the very long height of hills.

Religious Thing: In the interest of religious there is the lots of religious palaces are located like Radha Krishna Temple, Jama Musjid, Christ Church, Jwalaji Temple, Union Church, Surkanda Devi Temple etc.

Photography: Dhanaulti is located in the hills of Himalayas and cover with the lots of beauty with various flora fauna and snow hills. So, for the collection of nature’s photography Dhanalti is the best location with lots of enjoyable memories.