Kanatal, Uttarakhand
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Located close to a famous and high-traffic hill station, Kanatal is a small village with big surprises. The drive down the valley with forested slopes and large mountains is itself a memorable welcome to the village. Like any other hill station, Kanatal too has pleasant weather and nature lovers would love this place for the natural settings around. If you are a camping person who loves outdoors and adventure activities then rush to Kanatal! The many camping trails and a lot many adventure activities will keep you hooked to the place. Winter is usually the best time to visit Kanatal as it snows and changes the beautiful landscape into a magical landscape. Major festivals too are celebrated during winter and the local fervour and traditions can be witnessed and understood. Kanatal is approximately 26 kilometres away from New Tehri, the headquarters of Tehri Garhwal district. Both Rishikesh and Dehradun are the nearest rail stations at approximately 75 kilometres from Kanatal. Dehradun is also the nearest airport.
Nearby Places to See
Surkanda Devi Temple
Located on a hilltop about 14 kilometres from Kanatal, it is a revered shakti peetha temple. There are two ways to reach the temple, ropeway and one hour climb. The ropeway started recently gives great views of the valleys whereas the pathway passes through pine forests and, though tiring, gives a fresh natural rejuvenation.
Located on a hilltop about 14 kilometres from Kanatal, it is a revered shakti peetha temple. There are two ways to reach the temple, ropeway and one hour climb. The ropeway started recently gives great views of the valleys whereas the pathway passes through pine forests and, though tiring, gives a fresh natural rejuvenation.
Mussoorie
The famous hill station of India is just about 48 kilometres from Kanatal. Being a tourist hotspot there would be more activities and more places developed for tourist visits. For these obvious reasons, Mussoorie offers more shopping choices than Kanatal.
The famous hill station of India is just about 48 kilometres from Kanatal. Being a tourist hotspot there would be more activities and more places developed for tourist visits. For these obvious reasons, Mussoorie offers more shopping choices than Kanatal.
Dhanoti
It is a small village located 14 kilometres away from Kanatal. This beautiful village at nearly 8000 feet above sea level is no less than any hill station. An eco-park set up here by the forest department is a fantastic place to spend quality time. The walking trails and adventure activities at the park are added attractions.
It is a small village located 14 kilometres away from Kanatal. This beautiful village at nearly 8000 feet above sea level is no less than any hill station. An eco-park set up here by the forest department is a fantastic place to spend quality time. The walking trails and adventure activities at the park are added attractions.
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