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Dhanolti

Dhanolti is a beautiful Himalayan town, located amidst thick Pine, Cedar, and Rhododendron forest, excellent weather round the year and great view of snow capped Himalayan peaks, at a distance of 25 kms on Mussoorie Chamba Road. Warm peace and warmth of hospitable people welcomes you at Dhanolti.

A quieter and less commercialised neighbourhood of Queen of Hills Mussoorie, Dhanolti (Dhanaulti) has evolved as one of the top preferred offbeat holiday getaway around Delhi. For years, hill stations in India such as Manali, Shimla, Nainital, Mussoorie, Ooty captured the fancy of holiday goers and vacationers, seeking nice long duration summer holidays. This also gave birth to the concept of peak season and off season around such destinations. However, post liberalisation and the emergence of new India, corporatized, with the younger generation having a deeper pocket and more importantly, a higher consciousness for better lifestyle and a will to try out newer things, the conventional holiday destinations are fast becoming passé. The new generation traveller in India is looking for newer, lesser known destinations. Places that are less cluttered, no honking and pollution, no loud music on roads, beyond cheap shopping and video games. Places that are in midst of nature and peace, with some adrenaline or wellness recreation thrown in.

It is no surprise then that Dhanolti, has come up as a better, more peaceful alternative over the commercialised neighbourhoods and other conventional hill stations in North India.

PLACES TO VISIT

There are some very interesting places to visit around Dhanolti. One can explore numerous Hikes around the hill town and even consider an overnight excursion to Nag Tibba. The various apple orchards around Dhanolti are also worth a visit (seek prior permission from the local orchard owners).

Dhanolti, also has a popular hike to Potato Farm, which can be done on foot or on a horse. Dhanolti Eco Park is another very interesting sightseeing and picnicking option in Dhanolti.

A trek in Kaudiya Forests in also an interesting excursion around Thangdhar. For the most awe inspiring landscapes and experience come to Jwarna. You can experience the joys of Himalayan Mountain Biking while staying at Whispering Pines Himalayan Retreat and also consider a Jeep Safari over here.

Around Thangdhar, those with religious and spiritual bend may also visit the Surkanda Devi Temple at Kaddukhal adjacent to Jwarna. This revered shrine of Goddess Durga is visited by thousands of devotees every year.


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Activities:
At Dhanolti, a visit to the Dhanolti Eco Park is a must for everyone. Here, you can try your hands at Horse Riding, Burma Bridge, Nature Walks and Picnicking at the Eco Park with your family and friends. Around Dhanolti, you can also visit Jwarna which has been recommended as one of the TOP 5 ADVENTURE DESTINATIONS as per Mail Today newspaper (India Today Group, May 16th, 2010 edition). Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Camping, Rappelling, Jumaring, Trekking, Moonlight Trails, and various other exciting activities await you here. Whispering Pines, at Jwarna regularly organises Outbound Training Programmes for Corporates and Summer/Winter Adventure Camps for Children in the age group of 9 and 16 yrs.

Dhanolti is located on Mussoorie Chamba Road, 25 kms off Mussoorie towards Chamba and about 45 kms short of Tehri. One can reach Dhanolti either via Dehradun, driving through Buranskhanda OR via Rishikesh, driving throu

gh Narendra Nagar, Chamba, Kanatal and Jwarna.

Climate
Dhanolti is at an altitude of about 7,800 feet above m.s.l. and has excellent climate round the year. The climate also supports the rich vegetables and fruit belt of the area. Dhanolti has round the year average temperature of 25 C max and 10 C min. In winters it snows upto 4 feet at Dhanolti, with sub zero temperatures.

Culture:
While due to major migration of the youth to other states / countries in search career opportunities, including majority of the youth working with Indian Army, over the last three decades retaining arts and culture has been a major challenge for most of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Arts, music and handicrafts did not flourish much. However, due to efforts of educated youth (Uttarakhand is of of the most literate State of India, with the highest density of Inter Colleges in the country) and local tourism entrepreneurs, Folk Music and Dances, Handicrafts, hand woven woollen garments, packaged organic food items etc are gaining popularity in the region. For instance, Whispering Pines, Jwarna, the most popular Eco Adventure Retreat of the region, regularly organises Folk Music Live performances at their campsite in addition to training local youth in production of handicrafts and assisting in marketing those through their souvenir shop