Kanatal, Uttarakhand India
Kanatal is 35 km from Mussoorie is a small village is an unspoilt and less crowded destination in Uttarakhand. Kanatal greets the occasional visitor with open arms and hospitality only heard of and never experienced. Located on Rishikesh-Chamba-Mussoorie highway the places is 300 km from Delhi and can be approached via this route or the Delhi-Dehradun-Dhanolti route. Situated at a height of 8500 ft. the place gets heavy snow fall during winter and is cool even in peak summers. The place affords a wonderful view of the snow capped mountain ranges and they are so close you feel that you can touch them with just a little effort.
It is altogether a different experience. One can stay at the cottages made available for tourists’ in Kanatal. It is best and good place for adventure in mountains in the jungles and if with friends then one can go camping and bonfire.
Kanatal was a lake which mysteriously died. A small village with untouched, untamed and totally undefined beauty of nature. Where crisp winds invigorate and mingle with clear sunny blue skies. Where nature is in view in it's myriad compositions. Glorious sunsets screen deep forests.
Weather in Kanatal
The temperature here in summers is around 10-25 degrees and in winters it can go below till -5 degree to 18 degree.
Places to Visit near Kanatal
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.
Resorts and Hotels at Kanatal
The Terraces Resort Kanatal
The Terraces, a brand new boutique resort that is a precious jewel in the crown of Kanatal now offers you an unforgettable holiday experience. Set amidst majestic forests of pine, deodar trees, magnificent rhododendrons, fruit-bearing apple trees, terrace farms intricately carved along hill sides, chirping birds all around and the fresh, invigorating mountain air, the impeccable lodging, travel, adventure, conference, dining, and entertainment facilities at The
Terraces blend beautifully with nature's bounty. The Terraces, built over a sprawling five-acre plot, The Terraces comprises 20 deluxe rooms and a super-luxury suite, each of them affording a grand view of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks.
Kanatal Resorts & Spa
Kanatal Resorts, a name for restoration, is a concept based spa resort located in the Himalayan vicinity. An insignia for absolute living, Kanatal resort, with its exquisite range of spa therapies, christened as Rasayana, extends the essential ingredients for exploring the true self. In an encapsulation, Kanatal resort is the most precise term for natural curing by way of sophisticated spa treatments.
Other Hotels and Resorts Near Kanatal
- Classic Hilltop Resort – Chamba
- Hotel Drive Inn – Dhanaulti
- Dhanaulti woods - Mountain Camps – Dhanaulti
How to reach Kanatal
Nearest Airport - Jolly Grant, Dehradun. Indian Airlines operates regular flights to Dehradun
Nearest Railhead - Dehradun or Haridwar. Some important trains are The Doon Express, Shatabadi Express, Mussoorie Express.
Kanatal is well connected by road. From Delhi it is 300 Km.
Driving directions from New Delhi to Kanatal
Delhi - Ghaziabad 19 Km
Ghaziabad-Modinagar 24 Km
Modinagar-Meerut 23 Km
Meerut-Muzzafarnagar 52 Km
Muzzafarnagar-Roorkie 51 Km
Roorkie - Rishikesh via Haridwar 65 Km
Rishikesh - Chamba 63 km
Chamba to Kanatal 15 Km
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