Uttarakhand is known for its natural beauty and every place offers breathtaking views. There is more than one hill station in Uttarakhand. Today in this episode we are going to talk about Dhanaulti, a small town in Uttarakhand which is an offbeat tourist destination situated at an altitude of about 2200 meters above sea level. Dhanaulti is best for those who love nature walks and want to spend their time comfortably in the mountains. Dhanaulti tourist place offers religion and traditionally beautiful nature with temples, lakes, and rocks. We are going to tell you about the scenic places of Dhanaulti. If you also want to spend some good time in the middle of nature to get rid of the heat, then start planning to visit this place from today itself.
Dashavatar Temple
The Dashavatara Temple is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, built by the Gupta dynasty during the Gupta Empire. Built-in the medieval era, this pilgrimage site attracts a lot of people with its magnificent architecture. The structure has beautiful sculptures on the outside and lots of inscriptions on the walls inside the temple. If you love history and ancient architecture then you must visit here. Dashavatar Temple is one of the most popular places to visit in Dhanaulti.
Deogarh Fort
Deogarh Fort was built in the 16th century. It is surrounded by lush green mountains, just a few kilometers from the city center of Dhanaulti. It is a good place for travelers who love to see historical architecture. There are also many Jain temples on the fort premises. The art and structure here leave people in awe. This fort is one of those places that you must visit once in your life. Do visit this place if you are in Dhanaulti.
Tehri Dam
One of the best attractions in Dhanaulti is Tehri Dam. Tehri Dam is one of the tallest dams in India and the world. The dam is built on the Bhagirathi River. The reservoir of this dam is called Tehri Lake. There are many exciting adventure activities that you can do at Tehri Dam. This dam is the nearest dam to Delhi. Tourists come here to enjoy boating, jet skiing, paragliding, and other activities. The view from this dam is spectacular.
Surkanda Devi Temple
If you also want to visit any religious place in your Dhanaulti journey, then tell that Surkanda temple is located at a distance of about 8 km from Dhanaulti, which is a paradise for trekkers. Let us tell you that the climb of this temple is very difficult but this place is worth seeing and full of peace. This temple is one of the most popular Shakti Peetha in India. Please tell that Surkanda Devi temple has been built in dedication to Goddess Parvati.
Echo Park
Surrounded by lush greenery and oak trees and deodar trees, the park is spread over an area of about 13 hectares and is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Dhanaulti. This park is very beautiful. The Eco Park was built by the Divisional Forest Officer and the citizens of the city to promote tourism in the city. Here you can enjoy adventure activities like rock climbing, trekking, sky walking, etc. The park is also home to various species of birds that you can spot all around.
Apple Orchard Resort
Apple Orchard Resort is known for its fresh fruits where different types of apples are found. Here apples are both cultivated and sold. If you happen to visit the Apple Orchard Resort, don't miss tasting some of the yummiest sev here, from the Sunberry and Golden Delicious varieties to the Red Delicious and Royal Delicious. Please tell us that many processed fruit products jam and juice are also made here.
Kauria Forest
Kauria Forest is famous for hiking and dense greenery. If you are interested in nature and wildlife photography then you can go here. You can take a jeep safari in this forest where you can enjoy beautiful flora, fauna, and natural waterfalls.
Camp Thangdhari
Camp Thangadhar is one of the best adventure camps in Dhanaulti. Here you can do many fun and exciting activities like bird watching, star gazing, rock climbing, trekking, river crossing, rappelling, etc. Nature lovers will love this camp as it offers a lot of indoor and outdoor activities to do. You can go on sightseeing tours to nearby Jain temples.
