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Dhanaulti
Spend one night in Dhanaulti on a Mussoorie trip: it's a quiet hill station with two eco-parks and a temple, best as a half-day detour from Mussoorie or a stopover on the way to Chamba.
Dhanaulti is a small hill station in Garhwal, 24 km from Mussoorie, known for its two eco-parks (Amber and Dhara), the Surkanda Devi Temple and a government potato farm that serves as a sunrise viewpoint. Most visitors come for a few hours from Mussoorie or stay one night before heading to Chamba or Yamunotri. The town itself is quiet, with a handful of guesthouses and a small bazaar.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heavy rain, landslides possible), Dec–Feb (cold, some closures)
- Airport
- DED
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dhanaulti112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dhanaulti, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyDhanaulti is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDED Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) (About 90 km (56 mi), 2.5–3 h by car).DED Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) (About 56 mi (90 km), 2.5–3 h by car).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Mussoorie to Dhanaulti, one waycheck₹1,000–1,500 (≈ US$12–18)
- Museum or sight ticketEco-Park entry₹20 (≈ under US$1) (adults), ₹10 (≈ under US$1) (children)
- Budget bedDorm bed in guesthouse, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedPrivate double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedPrivate double room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DED Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) (About 90 km (56 mi), 2.5–3 h by car)DED Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) (About 56 mi (90 km), 2.5–3 h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest May (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Nov (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dhanaulti: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
4 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
16 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
15 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. For Surkanda Devi Temple (3 km) and Aaloo Khet, hire a taxi or drive. Shared jeeps run between Mussoorie and Chamba via Dhanaulti.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Taxi or shared jeep, about 45 min
Combine with a Dhanaulti morning and Mussoorie afternoon.
Surkanda Devi Temple
goDoor to door: About 30 min drive, 1 h walk
Taxi or 3 km (1.9 mi) walk uphill from townTaxi or 1.9 mi (3 km) walk uphill from town
Best at sunrise or for the Ganga Dussehra fair (autumn).
Chamba
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Taxi or shared jeep, about 30 min
Small town with a fort and temple; half-day trip.
Yamunotri
overnightDoor to door: About 5–6 h one way
Taxi to Janki Chatti (about 4 h), then trek 6 km (3.7 mi)Taxi to Janki Chatti (about 4 h), then trek 3.7 mi (6 km)
Pilgrimage site; requires a full day and overnight stay.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dhanaulti town centre
Guesthouses and a few hotels near the bus stop and bazaar; walkable to the eco-parks.
Mussoorie Road approach
A handful of resorts and homestays on the road from Mussoorie; quieter but need a vehicle.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Taxi from Mussoorie to Dhanaulti, one way1 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹1,200 |
| Eco-Park entry (per person)2 × ₹20 · ₹20 adults, ₹10 children | ₹40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,070 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,910 per person per day, bed included | ₹11,810≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal (dal, rice, sabzi) | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi from Mussoorie to Dhanaulti, one waycheck | ₹1,000–1,500 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Eco-Park entry | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) (adults), ₹10 (≈ under US$1) (children) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be narrow and slippery after rain; check conditions before driving.
- Eco-parks close by evening; arrive before 16:00 to have time.Eco-parks close by evening; arrive before 4:00 PM to have time.
- No ATM in Dhanaulti; carry enough cash from Mussoorie or Dehradun.
- Surkanda Devi Temple involves a steep climb; wear sturdy shoes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mussoorie → Dhanaulti, taxi: about ₹1,000–1,500 (≈ US$12–18), about 45 min (check)
- Dhanaulti → Chamba, shared jeep: about ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2), about 30 min
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai)
- बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop kahan hai)
- कृपया मुझे… ले चलें — Please take me to… (kripya mujhe… le chalen)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dhanaulti. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heavy rain, landslides possible), Dec–Feb (cold, some closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Eco-Park, Surkanda Devi Temple, Aaloo Khet and Himalayan Weavers with verified hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for the few restaurants in town with last-order times.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for DED and Mussoorie bus stand.
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