{"id":29735,"date":"2024-12-02T21:47:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T03:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=29735"},"modified":"2025-12-10T10:50:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T10:50:55","slug":"kanatal-from-dehradun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/kanatal-from-dehradun\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Kanatal from Dehradun: Places To Visit, Things To Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover the Kanatal from Dehradun: Places To Visit, Things To Do<\/h1>\n

Kanatal<\/strong> is a small, pretty hill station in Uttarakhand<\/strong> where you can enjoy nature and feel free from city life. It has apple orchards<\/strong>, kind people, and twisty roads going through pine, deodar, and rhododendron forests<\/strong>. You can walk in the forest trails<\/strong>, eat by streams<\/strong>, and even see mountain goats<\/strong> on soft green grass. The best time to visit Kanatal from Dehradun,\u00a0 is from April to October<\/strong>, but in winter<\/strong>, it becomes a snowy wonderland. Kanatal is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the mountains in any season.<\/p>\n

Surkanda Devi Temple Kanatal from Dehradun<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Surkanda Devi Temple<\/strong> in Kanatal<\/strong> is a special and holy place. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas<\/strong><\/a>, where, as per myths, parts of Goddess Sati\u2019s body<\/strong> fell. This temple is high up at 2,756 meters<\/strong> and surrounded by thick forests<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

From here, you can see the Himalayas<\/strong> in the north and places like Dehradun<\/strong> and Rishikesh<\/strong> in the south. Many people visit during the Ganga Dussehra festival<\/strong> in May and June<\/strong>. You can take a ropeway<\/strong> to the temple, but walking up is also a great way to enjoy the beautiful view!<\/p>\n

Suggested Read: Discover the route from Rishikesh to Kanatal: “Serenity above the Sky”<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Tehri Lake from Kanatal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tehri Lake<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tehri Lake<\/strong> <\/a>is a big, beautiful lake made by the Tehri Dam<\/strong> on the Bhagirathi River<\/strong>. It\u2019s a fun place where people go for boating<\/strong> to relax and enjoy the calm water. If you love adventure<\/strong>, you can try jet skiing<\/strong>, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)<\/strong>, river rafting<\/strong>, or even banana boat rides<\/strong>. It\u2019s perfect for both relaxing and having lots of fun!<\/p>\n

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Eco- Park – Kanatal Uttarakhand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kodia Forest<\/h3>\n

Kodia Forest<\/strong> is a quiet and lovely place, perfect for a picnic<\/strong>. It has beautiful views<\/strong>, natural springs<\/strong>, and lots of chances to see birds<\/strong> and take amazing nature photos<\/strong>. You can also go on a jeep safari<\/strong> from Kanatal<\/strong> to explore the forest (with permission). On the way, you might see animals like musk deer<\/strong>, barking deer<\/strong>, wild boars<\/strong>, and gorals<\/strong>. It\u2019s a great spot for both fun and adventure!<\/p>\n

Things To Do In Kanatal<\/h2>\n

Camping<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Camping<\/strong> in Kanatal<\/strong> is an amazing way to enjoy the starry night sky<\/strong>. Surrounded by oak, pine, and deodar trees<\/strong>, it\u2019s perfect for people from cities who miss the quiet and clear skies. There are many places to camp, like Camping Carnival<\/strong>, Kanatal Majestic Camp<\/strong>, Kanatal Glamping Facilities<\/strong>, and Camp O Baramasa<\/strong>. Spending a night here is peaceful and unforgettable!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Trekking and Nature Walks<\/h4>\n
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    • In Kanatal<\/strong>, trekking and nature walks are a must! Forests like Kodia<\/strong> are perfect for peaceful walks in any weather. Start your trek<\/strong> on a narrow dirt path<\/strong>, and soon you\u2019ll find yourself on a plateau with forests<\/strong>, rolling hills<\/strong>, and amazing views of the valley. Walking here feels like a relaxing forest bath<\/strong>, a concept called shinrin-yoku<\/strong> in Japanese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Visiting Nearby Towns<\/h4>\n
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      • After enjoying Tehri Lake<\/strong>, you can explore New Tehri<\/strong>, just 29 km<\/strong> from Kanatal. It\u2019s a neat town with beautiful views, a cool vibe, and a big market for souvenirs<\/strong>. Another great place to visit is Dhanaulti<\/strong>, only 16 km<\/strong> away. It has two eco parks, Amber<\/strong> and Dhara<\/strong>, surrounded by oak<\/strong> and deodar trees<\/strong>. You can try rappelling<\/strong> and ziplining<\/strong> or simply enjoy nature. Both towns make for fun day trips!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Rock Climbing<\/h4>\n
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        • Kanatal<\/strong> is perfect for rock climbing<\/strong>, with its rugged terrain<\/strong>, steep cliffs<\/strong>, and challenging routes<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re a beginner<\/strong> or an expert<\/strong>, there\u2019s something for everyone. Make sure to climb with guides<\/strong> and use safety gear<\/strong> to stay secure. It\u2019s a fun way to enjoy adventure and connect with nature!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Where To Stay in Kanatal<\/h3>\n

          Kanatal has cozy options like Hotel La Riqueza<\/strong>, Owl\u2019s Nest Homestay<\/strong>, The Bugyal<\/strong>, Club Mahindra Resort<\/strong>, The Hermitage Kanatal<\/strong>, and Green View Resort<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          How To Reach Kanatal from Dehradun<\/h3>\n

          Fly to Jolly Grant Airport (DED)<\/strong> in Dehradun<\/strong> or take a train to Dehradun Terminal Railway Station (DDN)<\/strong>. From there, hire a bus<\/strong> or taxi<\/strong> via the Mussoorie-Chamba Road<\/strong>. Kanatal is about 70 km<\/strong> away. Buses and taxis are also available from places like Dehradun<\/strong>, Rishikesh<\/strong>, Haridwar<\/strong>, Tehri<\/strong>, Chamba<\/strong>, and Mussoorie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          Best Time To Visit Kanatal<\/h3>\n

          Visit Kanatal<\/strong> from March to June<\/strong> or September to November<\/strong>. In summer (15\u00b0C\u201325\u00b0C)<\/strong>, the weather is great for trekking<\/strong> and outdoor fun<\/strong>. The post-monsoon months<\/strong> bring clear skies and colorful landscapes. In winter (December to February)<\/strong>, it\u2019s a snowy wonderland<\/strong>, but pack warm clothes<\/strong> for the cold!<\/p>\n

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          Discover the Kanatal from Dehradun: Places To Visit, Things To Do Kanatal is a small, pretty hill station in Uttarakhand where you can enjoy nature and feel free from city life. It has apple orchards, kind people, and twisty roads going through pine, deodar, and rhododendron forests. You can walk in the forest trails, eat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35631,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rishikesh-day-tour"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29735","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29735"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29735\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38882,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29735\/revisions\/38882"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35631"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29735"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29735"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}