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HI-LAND WEEKEND
Mussoorie Dhanaulti Kanatal Chamba Tehri-Lake
No elevators. So, take road...to the paradise ahead!
To re-establish bond with Nature, try this one...from CHAMBA (Uttrakhand) to MUSSOORIE is a mere 50 kms' drive that skyrockets you from a humble 1,524 mts altitude (CHAMBA) to a staggering 3,000 mts (approx 10,000 ft) above sea level (KANATAL), then down to cool 2,286 mts (DHANAULTI) & finally drops you at 2,006 mts (MUSSOORIE). And along the way search a base suitable to your taste & budget.
Experience this awesome journey showcasing the snow-capped Himalayas, quiet lakes, raw jungles, divine locations, a rich flora & fauna, and a very busy shoppers' paradise, the dream family destination...called the queen of the hills...MUSSOORIE.
PLEASE REMEMBER, ALL THIS'S WITHIN A COUPLE OF HOURS DRIVE!
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Mussoorie Dhanaulti Kanatal Chamba Tehri-Lake
No elevators. So, take road...to the paradise ahead!
To re-establish bond with Nature, try this one...from CHAMBA (Uttrakhand) to MUSSOORIE is a mere 50 kms' drive that skyrockets you from a humble 1,524 mts altitude (CHAMBA) to a staggering 3,000 mts (approx 10,000 ft) above sea level (KANATAL), then down to cool 2,286 mts (DHANAULTI) & finally drops you at 2,006 mts (MUSSOORIE). And along the way search a base suitable to your taste & budget.
Experience this awesome journey showcasing the snow-capped Himalayas, quiet lakes, raw jungles, divine locations, a rich flora & fauna, and a very busy shoppers' paradise, the dream family destination...called the queen of the hills...MUSSOORIE.
PLEASE REMEMBER, ALL THIS'S WITHIN A COUPLE OF HOURS DRIVE!
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TOUR SUMMARY
#1. Delhi - Ghaziabad - Modinagar - Meerut - Khatauli - Muzzaffarnagar - Roorkee - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Narendra Nagar - Chamba - Kanatal - Dhanaulti - Mussoorie
#2. Delhi - Meerut - Roorkee - Chhutmalpur - Dehradun - Mussoorie - Dhanolti - Kanatal - Chamba.
CHAMBA
Altitude -1,524 mtr (5,000 ft)
State - Uttrakhand
DISTANCE FROM -
Delhi - 290 kms
Dehradun - 100 kms
Haridwar - 83 kms
Mussoorie - 62 kms.
KANATAL
Altitude - 2,590 m (8,500 ft)
State - Uttarakhand
DISTANCE FROM -
Delhi - 300 kms
Dehradun - 78 kms
Haridwar - 98 kms
Mussoorie - 38 kms
Chamba - 12 kms
Dhanaulti - 15 kms
DHANAULTI
Altitude - 2,286 m (7,500 ft)
State - Uttrakhand
DISTANCE FROM -
Dehradun - 60 kms, approx
Mussoorie - 24 kms, approx
MUSSOORIE
Altitude -2,005.5 mtr. (6,579.7 ft)
State - Uttrakhand
TRIVIA - Mussoorie's history dates back to 1827 when Captain Young, a military officer, explored the present site for this hill resort.
DISTANCE
Mussoorie - Delhi - 290 km.approx.
Mussoorie - Dehradun - 35 kms approx.
Nearest railway station -Dehradun
Nearest airport - Jolly Grant Airport.
Off to HI-LANDs >>
...to learn the inner workings of everything that's real!
...to learn the inner workings of everything that's real!
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| NH-58, 538 kms highway that links Ghaziabad(UP) with Mana Pass(Uttrakhand) |
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| A view of Gangetic Plain as we enter hills... |
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| ...for Chamba via Haridwar-Rishikesh-Narender Ngr. |
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| Bye-Bye Ganga... |
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| ...along the way to BADRINATH, GANGOTRI, YAMUNOTRI etc. |
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| The Sun-Shine |
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| Approaching... |
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| ...CHAMBA (Uttrakhand) |
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| GMVN Tourist Rest House, Chamba |
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| The snow-capped Himalayas... |
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| ...a view from TRH |
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| Calm & peaceful... |
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| ...truly tranquil & serene... |
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| ...with the majestic Himalayas in the background... |
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| ...this temple of Shiva is a perfect place to meditate. |
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| A couple of locals... |
A COLOURFUL EVENING
Chamba, with all the facilities of a moderate township, is an important stopover on the way to some wonderful and picturesque locations of the upper Himalayas and some very famous divine destination.
TEHRI LAKE
KANATAL >>
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| Away from the traffic jams... |
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| ...in the company of nature... |
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| ...Xperience beautiful sights. |
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| Deep valleys... |
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| ...lush green misty slopes... |
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| ...with grey clouds looming at eye-level or even lower! |
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| Lonely stretches... |
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| ...no human, no vehicle... |
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| ...absolute peace, for kilometers together. |
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| Finally, a mule is spotted with DEODARS in the background. Kanatal coming! |
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| A common site...but this one is more colorful |
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| Hotel The Terraces, Kanatal |
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| Don't aim, just shoot... |
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| ...and the result! |
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| ICEBERG...in the clouds! |
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| Old trek to Surkanda Devi temple |
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| TRAFFIC... |
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| ...JAM! |
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| Say bye...! |
KANATAL : Find the nature here in most innocent & raw avatar. This station experiences heavy snowfall during the winter.
Name Kanatal is a combination of two words – Kana (one-eyed) and Tal (lake). It is believed that once there existed a lake by this name.
MAA SURKANDA DEVI TEMPLE
...a shakti peeth
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| Surkanda Devi Temple (see the top of the hill) |
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| The trek. |
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| A shot of the colorful market while climbing. |
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| Shots during the trek. |
SURKANDA DEVI TEMPLE is dedicated to deity Surkanada, one of the names of Mata Sati. Famous for its Ganga Dussehra fair in autumn, the temple is mounted at a breathtaking elevation of 3030 mts(9976 ft) above the sea level.
DHANAULTI >>
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| Towards Dhanaulti... |
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| The land of Deodars... |
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| ...DHANAULTI |
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| GMVN, tourist rest house, Dhanaulti |
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| Graceful Greens... |
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| ...dazzling landscapes... |
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| ...majestic Himalayan cedars... |
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| ...and the scent of the forest... |
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| ...all around me. |
ECO-PARK
Two Eco-Parks (amber & dhara) in DHANAULTI are protected forest zones of mainly the Deodar trees. Walking through the narrow, winding footpaths in the lush green surroundings is a memorable experience.
MUSSOORIE >>
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| On the way... |
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| Gandhi Chowk |
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| Going to...? |
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| Municipal Garden or Company bagh, Mussoorie |
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| Union Church, Mussoorie |
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| Ropeway to Gunhill... |
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| Gun-Hill |
Believed to be an extinct volcano, Gun Hill is the second highest point in the entire area of Mussoorie(2024 mtr).
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| The Mall, Mussoorie |
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| Kampty fall |
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| Back to Delhi... |
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| ...final break |
PRAKASHESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE
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PARKASHESHWAR MAHADEV MANDIR is situated at Dehradun - Mussoorie highway. Paying or even donating money, here, in any form is strictly prohibited.
PETROL PUMPS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ROUTE.
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PHOTO GALLERIES
1. NAINITAL & JAGESHWAR...the lake city & the land of Shiva
2. MUSSOORIE & DHANAULTI
3. MUNSIYARI...the lofty Himalayan sequence
2. MUSSOORIE & DHANAULTI
3. MUNSIYARI...the lofty Himalayan sequence
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Respect Nature. She Reciprocates!
Mountains are the World’s Water Towers. Water, stocked as Glaciers, flows downwards in form of rivers. Besides satisfying our thirst, it also sustains most of the food production in addition to the maintenance of various green belts that generate the basic requirement of our life, the oxygen.
My birthplace, Delhi is a wonderful place, just a few hundred kilometers away from world's most famous water towers, The Towering Himalayas. And whenever we want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city we head straight into the lush green wilds of the Himalayas to breathe easy in the lap of raw nature. With an almost endless list of destinations, blessed with delightful landscapes and colourful trails for all tastes, capacities & capabilities, Himalaya, we believe is the abode of Gods. However, spending time in such serene surroundings brings its own responsibilities too...
...avoid littering around. Use eco-friendly produce during the journey.
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The Himalayan escape...around Delhi
"Tourists don't know where they've been. Travellers don't know where they are going"
-Paul Theroux
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I had an amazing time staying at the hotel close to Dhanaulti Eco Park! It was a pleasant and unforgettable stay thanks to the contemporary conveniences and luxurious rooms.
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