Sep 16, 2015 12:03 PM
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The beautiful hill station situated 35 kms from Mussoorie, Kanatal, is located at an altitude of over 8000 ft above sea level. Kanatal is a small hamlet that is perfect to rejuvenate mind and soul especially when one wants to break the monotony of daily life.
Located on Rishikesh-Chamba-Mussoorie highway the place is 300 km from Delhi and can be approached via this route or the Delhi-Dehradun-Dhanolti route. It offers a spectacular view of the snow-clad Garhwal Himalayas and lush green forests. Kanatal is a beautiful paradise that greets visitors with the hospitality only heard of and never experienced.
Private taxis, shared taxis are available for getting around within Kanatal. Public transportation to these places is available easily and at all hours. The little city of Kanatal also can be explored on foot. Kanatal offers a good range of things to do and see. Take a walk through the blossoming green pastures, enjoy a picnic lunch, laze in the sun or just sit back and relax.
The adventurous can further explore the scenic beauty of this little peaceful hamlet through the various trek trails in the region. You can also take a trip to Dhanaulti for longer treks or you can head to Chamba for some relaxation and unwinding.
Kanatal with its picturesque beauty is an idyllic holiday destination to break free from the tedious city life. Kanatal is an all year round destination. The peak tourist season is in summer, from May to July, when the temperature is around 10-25 degrees. The town tends to get overcrowded at this time. Mid-season around Christmas and October-November are good times to visit. Visitors throng this part of the country between December and February to experience the thrills of a snow-white winter. Places to stay in Kanatal are limited and the accommodation includes deluxe to budget hotels and camp sites. Under deluxe category try Kanatal Resort & Spa or Classic Hill Top Resorts to refresh and rejuvenate your senses. Apart from deluxe resorts there are mid-runghotels like Hotel Terraces and Kanatal Hermitage Resort that feature well-equipped rooms and good facilities and service.
