Getting there
Dhanaulti is 25 km from Mussoorie (1hour drive), 60 km from Dehradun ( 3 hour drive) and
325 km from Delhi (10 hour drive). The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 82 km
from Dhanauti and the closest railhead is at Dehradun. From here you can drive up to
Dhanaulti, or take a tourist taxi or bus.
Accommodation
Dhanaulti is a medium-to-low budget holiday option. Accommodation is limited to a few
tourist guesthouses, the GMVN tourist bungalow and the Forest Rest House for which you
need permission from the Forest Dept. Prices range from Rs 300 to Rs 1500.
Best season
Dhanaulti is a great destination at any time
of the year, but avoid the monsoons. You are likely to get marooned because of a landslide
or broken road at that time of year! The summer temperatures range from 31° C to 7.5° C and winter temperatures hover between 7° C and 1° C. Carry light woollens for summer and heavy woollens
for winter.
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