Tehri Garhwal

Kanatal

Nearest Railway: Dehradun, 78 Kms
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, 92 kms
Famous For: Hill Station, Apple Orchids, Himalayan Views, Peaceful, Weekend Getaway, Picnic Spot
Altitude: 2590 metres above sea level
Languages: Hindi, Garhwali
Best Time to Visit: March to May and October and November

About Kanatal

Kanatal is a small village in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Kanatal is 78 km from Dehradun, 38 km from Mussoorie and 12 km from Chamba. It is on the Chamba-Mussoorie road and nearly 300 km from Delhi. The pleasing environs, the salubrious weather and the quietude of Kanatal are enough to lure any traveler to visit this place. Although, the place is relatively unexplored and secluded traveling here is swift and easy as the hill station is well connected with motorable roads.

How to reach Kanatal

By road: Kanatal is well connected with motorable roads situated on Mussoorie-Chamba road. Luxury and normal Buses to Mussoorie, Rishikesh, and Chamba are easily available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Kanatal are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar and Tehri, Chamba and Mussoorie, etc.
By air: Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Kanatal situated 92kms from Kanatal with well-metalled roads and can be easily covered within 3 hours of time. Taxis are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Kanatal. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights.
By rail: The two nearest railway station connected with Kanatal are Dehradun and Rishikesh. Dehradun is situated 85kms from Kanatal and the distance from Rishikesh to Kanatal is 75 kms. Taxis and buses are available from both these destinations to Kanatal. Kanatal is well connected by motorable roads with both these destinations. Dehradun and Rishikesh are well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India.

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Places to see

Kaudia Forest

Kaudia Forest is a very nice picnic spot and popular for hiking in Kanatal. A level walk of 6 kms will show dense forests opening into a vast expanse of undulating hills and valleys. Many natural springs can be seen during the trek. Kakar (the barking deer), Wild Boar Ghorals and musk deer can be seen in Kodia Jungle. It is an ideal place for bird watching and nature’s photography. The track is jeepable and do carry lunch with you.