Dhanaulti Tour Packages

Dhanaulti Tour Packages

Dhanaulti is an un-spoilt and unexplored hill station located on the Mussoorie-Chamba route, at about 31 kms from Mussoorie via Landao Bazar. Nestled beautifully on a ridge at an altitude of 2286 m above sea level, Dhanaulti lies at just a couple of hours' drive from Dehradun - idyllic hill station.

Deep forests of deodar, oak and conifer, vast green meadows and gentle cool breeze will greet you on Tour to Dhanaulti. This beautiful countryside brings you face to face with nature at her pristine best. The hill station of Dhanaulti is perfect for embarking on long walks up woody slopes or lazing around in grassy meadows. Your tour to Dhanaulti will delight you with exciting treks, pony rides along fruit gardens and water streams appearing from nowhere.

Day 1: Dehradun – Dhanaulti
Pick up from Dehradun Bus stand/ Railway station/ Air port and drop at Dhanaulti on arrival check in at hotel and over night stay hotel.

Day 2: Dhanaulti
Dhanaulati local sight seeing visit surkhanda Devi temple an evening enjoy the fiancé beauty.
 

Day 3: Dhanaulti– Dehradun
Check out from hotel and further transfer to Dehradun Railway station/ Bus stand / Air 

port to catch your pre booked train/ bus / flight for further journey.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

The nearest domestic airport is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (Airport Code: DED), located approximately 82 km southwest of Dhanaulti (around 3 hours scenic mountain drive via Rishikesh, Dehradun bypass, and Mussoorie). Regular scheduled flights connect Jolly Grant Airport to New Delhi (IGI), Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. Alternatively, New Delhi International Airport (DEL) is 285 km away.

By Train:

Dehradun Railway Station (Station Code: DDN) is the closest railhead, situated 62 km from Dhanaulti (approximately 2.5 hours drive via Mussoorie). Prominent superfast trains connecting Dehradun include:

• New Delhi – Dehradun Vande Bharat Express (Train 22457/22458): High-speed express connecting Anand Vihar, New Delhi, to Dehradun in just 4.5 hours.
• New Delhi – Dehradun Shatabdi Express (Train 12017/12018): Daily morning express from New Delhi (NDLS) to Dehradun.
• Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express (Train 12055/12056): Daily afternoon express from New Delhi.
• Mussoorie Express (Train 14041/14042): Daily overnight service from Old Delhi Junction (DLI).
• Private and shared taxis operate round the clock from Dehradun Station to Mussoorie and Dhanaulti.

By Road:

Dhanaulti is smoothly connected with Delhi NCR, Dehradun, and Rishikesh via all-weather mountain highways:

• From Delhi NCR (~285 km / 6 to 6.5 hours): Drive via the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, Saharanpur bypass, Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Dhanaulti along the picturesque Mussoorie-Chamba highway.
• From Mussoorie (~28 km / 1 hour): A scenic high-altitude mountain drive winding through thick deodar forests via Suwakholi and Bataghat.
• From Rishikesh & Haridwar (~85 km / 3 hours): Drive via Narendra Nagar, Chamba, and Kaddu Khal to reach Dhanaulti.
• State & Private Buses: Regular UTC buses and taxis operate between Dehradun ISBT / Mussoorie Picture Palace bus stand and Dhanaulti.

Dhanaulti features an array of high-altitude forest parks, revered mountain shrines, panoramic snow viewpoints, organic potato estates, and adventure camps:

1. Eco Park (Amber & Dhara) — Twin Deodar Forest Glades

Developed by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Mussoorie and managed by local village youth, Eco Park is divided into two serene forest enclosures named Amber and Dhara situated 200 meters apart. Surrounded by towering hundred-year-old deodar, oak, and silver fir trees, the park features cobblestone walking trails, wooden gazebos, children's play areas, herbal gardens, and panoramic view decks offering magnificent sunrise and sunset vistas across the Shivalik and Himalayan ranges.

Eco Park — Twin Eco-Tourism Forest Glades Encircled by Giant Himalayan Deodars in Dhanaulti

2. Maa Surkanda Devi Temple (Sacred High-Altitude Shakti Peeth at 2,757 m — 8 km)

Perched on a lofty mountain summit at an elevation of 2,757 meters (9,045 feet) near Kaddu Khal (8 km from Dhanaulti), Surkanda Devi Temple is one of the sacred 51 Shakti Peethas of Goddess Sati (where the head / sir of Goddess Sati fell according to Hindu mythology). Accessible via a scenic 2 km paved uphill trek or a modern aerial ropeway cable car, the temple summit offers an unforgettable 360-degree panoramic view of snow-capped Himalayan peaks and the rolling Garhwal hills.

Maa Surkanda Devi Temple — Sacred High-Altitude Shakti Peeth Offering 360-Degree Himalayan Vistas

3. Swargarohini, Bandarpunch & Chaukhamba Snow Peak Viewpoint

The high mountain ridges of Dhanaulti provide uninterrupted visual access to some of India's most celebrated Himalayan peaks. On clear autumn and winter mornings, visitors can gaze across at the glittering white crowns of Swargarohini (6,252 m), Bandarpunch (6,316 m), Gangotri range, and Chaukhamba (7,138 m) glowing with golden morning light.

Majestic Himalayan Panorama of Swargarohini and Bandarpunch Peaks Seen from Dhanaulti Ridge

4. Virgin Deodar & Rhododendron Forest Nature Trails

Dhanaulti is blessed with some of the densest and most untouched deodar forests in the Garhwal Himalayas. Meandering forest trails through Kantal, Kaddu Khal, and Chamba offer soothing nature walks where the forest floor is blanketed with red rhododendron petals during spring and pine needles during autumn, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and landscape hikers.

Dense Fragrant Deodar and Pine Canopies Covering the Mountain Slopes of Dhanaulti

5. Winter Snow Slopes & Snow Adventure Playgrounds

Due to its high altitude of 2,286 meters, Dhanaulti transforms into a pristine white wonderland during peak winter (December to February). The snow-covered slopes around Eco Park and the Mussoorie-Dhanaulti road attract thousands of winter tourists for snowball fights, snowman building, sledging, and winter photography.

Enchanting Heavy Winter Snowfall Blanketing the Pine Woods and Hills of Dhanaulti

6. Dhanaulti Adventure Park & High-Altitude Zip-Lining

Located near Apple Orchard Resort, the Dhanaulti Adventure Park offers thrilling outdoor activities including Burma bridge crossing, valley crossing, high-wire ziplining across pine valleys, rock climbing, rappelling, and mountain biking designed for adventure enthusiasts and corporate team retreats.

7. Aaloo Khet (Government Himalayan Potato Cultivation Estate — 1 km)

Sprawling across terraced mountain slopes near the town center, Aaloo Khet is a massive government-owned agricultural potato research farm. Visitors can walk through sprawling green terraced potato fields, witness traditional high-altitude organic farming techniques, and enjoy panoramic views of the Doon valley below.

8. Kanatal Glamping Ridge & Kodia Jungle Safari (15 km)

Located just 15 km east of Dhanaulti along the Chamba road, Kanatal is a scenic offbeat hamlet at 2,590 meters altitude famous for luxury camping, stargazing, and guided wildlife jeep safaris through the dense Kodia Jungle where barking deer, wild boars, and Himalayan pheasants roam free.

9. Dashavatar Ancient 6th-Century Gupta Temple (Deogarh)

Situated nearby in the historical precinct of Deogarh, the Dashavatar Temple is an ancient stone shrine dating back to the Gupta period (6th century AD), dedicated to Lord Vishnu and celebrated for its classical North Indian Nagar architectural stone reliefs.