A serene pit stop for the lovers of nature- Dhanaulti hills
Picturesque hill station - Dhanaulti is adorned with tall trees and rich grasslands, and it is perched on an altitude of 2286 m above the sea level, offering the spectacular vistas of the Himalayas and the scenic trails. Sitting on the edge of Tehri Garhwal District, Dhanaulti shares its west-side border with Dehradun.This beautiful tourists destination of Uttarakhand makes for an ideal weekend getaway because of its close proximity to Delhi and various other popular places in Uttarakhand i.e Dehradun, Mussoorie, Tehri, Rishikesh, and Haridwar. Holiday in Dhanaulti is best during winters when the place turns into an ice blanket with the flakes of snow depositing on the branches of the trees to match its hue with the surrounding. In summers, Dhanaulti boasts blooming of rhododendrons, lush deodar and oak trees enveloped in the tranquilizing charm. Indeed this scenic little place is considered one among the phenomenal point of tourist’s interest in Uttarakhand.
Blessed with alpine forests, the place owns exceptionally pleasing Eco parks by the name of Amber and Dhara, both residing just 200 m apart from each other. Developed by the forest department of Uttarakhand and maintained by the local youth, Amber and Dhara are the major tourist attractions here. Also, the government-owned Aloo khet / Potato Farm is also a place for a must visit to behold the pretty sunrise. Dhanaulti sightseeing tour includes a visit to Surkanda Devi temple, which is quite known for being one among the 108 Shakti Peethas that are spread all over the world. A special tour package for camping at Thangdhar, which is situated around 14 km away from Dhanaulti, comes with a fascinating opportunity to indulge into activities like trekking, mountain climbing, and biking along with camping for all the adventure freaks. You must visit called Himalayan weavers, which is a very interesting place for shopping, and it is among the alluring things to do while being on a vacation in Dhanaulti.
