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Place:
Uttaranchal
Distance: approximately 325 km from Delhi
Altitude: Around 2286 m
Major attractions: Barehipani-Joranda Falls,
Dashavatar Temple, Fort Deogarh
Best time to visit: April to June and November
to February
Located in the middle of
fog and dream environs, in the Garhwal Hiils,
is the city's image Dhanaulti. The lush
vegetation, composed of soaring tress of
deodar, rhododendrons and oak trees, makes
the hill station look like a painting created
by the Almighty himself. The serenity and
solitude in which abound Dhanaulti Hills
serve as one of the main attractions of
travel and tourism of the state. The pleasant
weather of the hill resort, which enjoys
cool breezes, warm sunshine and moderate
temperatures, adds to its appeal. The hills
that surround it offer amazing views of
their sun cap summits, covered with fog
in the middle of waves. In short, if you
want to take a break from the mundane life,
Dhanaulti hills of Uttaranchal is the ideal
place for you!
Dhanaulti Attractions
Sarkunda Devi
Sarkunda Devi Temple is located at a distance
of only 7 km from Dhanaulti city. To reach
the temple, we must undertake a hike of
about 2 km, but the magnificent view you
can see up there, makes the climb was worth
it.
arehipani and Joranda
Falls
Barehipani and Joranda Falls are counted
among the most popular attractions Dhanaulti.
The height of the former is about 400 m,
while the second has just cascaded down
from an altitude of 150 m.
Chanderi
Chanderi town on the hills, is known for
having an excellent basis on monuments and
the Sultanate Rajput architectural styles.
Among the most beautiful monuments of Chanderi
are Koshak Mahal, Badal Mahal, triumphal
arch, the Jama Masjid and ancient Jain temples.
Dashavatar Temple
Dashavatar Temple, owned at the time of
the Empire Gupta, is the oldest known Panchyatan
temple in northern India. Dedicated to Lord
Vishnu, the temple has terraces basement,
decorated with carved panels skillfully.
On the door of the sanctuary sanctorum,
there are sculptures of Ganga and Yamuna.
The side walls are carved panels representing
3 Vaishnava mythology.
Fort Deogarh
Deogarh Fort is one of the most popular
buildings in the region and dates back to
the 16th century. The fort is composed of
a striking number of palaces, decorated
with frescoes, and impressive Jain temples.
Jain Temples
There are over 31 Jain temples situated
inside the fort Kanali on the Dhanaulti
Hills. The place has served as a center
of Jain from 6 to the 17th century and this
is when the temples were built. The temples
were festooned with panels with scenes from
mythology Jain Tirthankara images, votive
pillars, votive tablets, images and Jain
pillars carved with a thousand Jain figures.
Matatila Dam
Matatila Dam is a picnic People located
in the middle of hills Dhanaulti. The panoramic
views, lush gardens and water-sports serve
as the main attractions of the dam.
Pradhanpat
Pradhanpat hill is known for its exquisite
beauty and a gushing waterfall, which seems
to cascade with all its forces.
Accommodation
Even if there are not too many possibilities
for accommodation in Dhanaulti, there is
no shortage of places. Besides hotels, the
hill station also has a Tourist Bungalow
and a Rest House of forests.
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