Places to Visit Near Kanatal

Kanatal is situated in the heart of Uttarakhand and there are several options for sightseeing which will make your holiday worthy. The nearest popular tourist destinations include Mussoorie which is 33 km away, Dhanaulti which is 22 kms away, Rishikesh which is 75 kms away, Dehradun 68 kms away and Chamba just 16 kms away. Some famous tourist spots are as follows:

Sukandari Devi Temple (10 Kms from Kanatal)

This temple of Goddess Sati is situated in a very scenic set up and is 10000 m above sea level. This location gives a panoramic view of the entire area. It is about 5 kms away from the main city and is reachable through a mild trek of 2 kms. In winter, you are likely to experience the surroundings with snow giving you a magical experience like never before.

Tehri Dam (1.15 hours from Kanatal)

Tehri dam here is linked to the Tehri lake. You will be surprised to know that this is the highest dam in India as well as in the world too. Now you can imagine the view you will experience from this dam. It is around 260.5 metre high and 592 metre long. It is one of the must-visit locations here.

Chamba (17 Kms from Kanatal)

Chamba village is a great picnic spot situated around the banks of the Ravi River. This village is well-known for housing many temples which are from the 10th century. With agriculture being the main occupation here, you will experience a typical village lifestyle here. Visiting here will give you a peek into the life of a typical village.

Dhanaulti Eco-park (22 Kms from Kanatal)

This is one of the newly developed tourist attractions; this Eco Park is set up by the forest department of Uttarakhand. It has rapidly become one of the best tourist spots in this region. It is home to enormously tall trees and rich green vegetation. Peace and solitude are what you can expect here. Nevertheless, there are several fun activities you can enjoy which include Burma bridge, flying fox, Commando net and others.

New Tehri

Till now you have seen that this region is not much developed and village life is still prevalent in this area. However, new Tehri takes pride in owning one of the world�s largest hydroelectricity projects. Other than the mighty Tehri dam, the water sport that is enjoyed here is jet skiing. The city temples around here add to the air of spirituality.