Kanatal,Uttrakhand india

Kanatal, 35km from Mussoorie, is situated at an altitude of over 8000 ft above sea level. Kanatal is a small hamlet that is perfect to rejuvenate mind and soul especially when one wants to break the monotony of daily life. Located on Rishikesh-Chamba-Mussoorie highway the place is 300 km from Delhi and can be approached via this route or the Delhi-Dehradun-Dhanolti route. It offers a spectacular view of the snow-clad Garhwal Himalayas and lush green forests. Hotels in Kanatal is a beautiful paradise that greets visitors with the hospitality only heard of and never experienced. Night Out There are no fast food joints in Kanatal. The only restaurants you will find here will be the ones in the resort and hotels. These restaurants serve mostly multi-cuisine or north Indian food. Activities You can take a walk through the lush green meadows, have a picnic, laze in the sun, play cards or chess, or you can simply click photographs of scenic sights in Kanatal. There are long trails which can also be explored through treks in the region. Sights Kanatal offers scenic spots which are perfect for sightseeing- Surkhanda Devi Temple, Kodia Jungle, Tehri Dam. Tehri Dam - The famous Tehri Dam at New Tehri merits a visit. This dam is built on the confluence of River Bhagirathi and Bhilangna. While at New Tehri, also visit the Pant Research Institute where various kinds of fruits and plants are grown. Kodia Jungle - A leveled walk of 7 to 8 kms will see dense forests, suddenly opening up into a vast expanse of undulating hills and valleys. Tiny, gurgling natural springs come along the way. The track is also jeepable. If you are lucky you could spot Kakar (Barking Deer), Wild Boar Ghorals and Deer. A wide variety of birds can be seen and heard and medicinal plants abound. Surkanda Devi - 8 kms on the road towards Mussoorie to Kaddukhal, you have a 2 kms trek on foot to the little temple at a height of 9995 feet dedicated to Shankar''s consort Sati Ji. Legend has it that Shankar brought her dead body here on his trishul from Hardwar. You get a 360 degree view from the top of the temple. Ponies are available in case you do not feel like trekking up. How to get there by Air Jolly Grant airport, Dehradun is 59kms away from Mussoorie. Indian Airlines operates regular flights to Dehradun. How to get there by Rail The nearest railhead is at Dehradun which receives trains from Delhi and other big cities and towns. There is a Delhi - Dehradun Shatabdi train also which is most convenient and takes aboput 5 and half hours from Delhi and vice versa. From the staion here a regular bus service plies to Mussoorie as do taxis. How to get there by Bus Kanatal is well connected by road. From Delhi it is 300 Km. Best time to Visit Kanatal is an all year round destination. The peak tourist season is in summer, from May to July, when the temperature is around 10-25 degrees. The town tends to get overcrowded at this time. Mid-season around Christmas and October-November are good times to visit. Visitors throng this part of the country between December and February to experience the thrills of a snow-white winter. Hotels in Uttrakhand Kanatal Resort & Spa is the perfect place to refresh and rejuvenate your senses. Apart from the high end resort there are hotels like the Terraces and the Hermitage which are located in the beautiful hill-station. Nearby Places Dhanaulti , 12 kms away from Kanatal has unspoilt beauty. Visit the hill station for its quiet long treks and to enjoy the pristine beauty of nature. Chamba , 16 kms away from Kanatal is an untouched hamlet. The place is peaceful and is perfect to relax and unwind. Mussoorie , 37 kms away from Kanatal is a well known tourist spot. You can witness hordes of tourist in Mussoorie because of its popular Kempty Falls and Mall Road.