Kanatal Tourism

Kanatal Tourism Once a deserted land, today Kanatal is a usual haunt for those travelers who seek peace and solitude. Kanatal is said to be named after a lake that once existed there. Apart from peace, the place exhibits a charm in form of majestic hills, fruit trees, apple orchards and lush green forests. This quaint hamlet sprinkled with plethora of wild flowers and small temples lies in the proximity to other major hill stations of the state likeDehradun(78 kms), Chamba (12 kms ahead) and Mussoorie (33 kms). Perched at the height of 8500 ft above the sea level, the salubrious weather and the untouched beauty of this place is well connected via well maintained roads unlike its other counterparts. Download Kanatal PDF Guide > What's Great? Perfect for off-beat travelling and peaceful vacations. Easily accessible and well-connected with the nearby cities. What's not so Great? Very few options of accommodation. For Whom Kanatal is perfect for people who love to explore offbeat places. Also great for camping enthusiasts.

Camping in Kanatal Kanatal, literally means 'one-eyed-lake'. The place is given this name after a lake located in Kanatal which has now been dried up. Kanatal is famous for its unexplored and maiden beauty of the hills. The little hamlet of Garhwal hasn't been touched by the tourist commercialisation and hence offers a peaceful vacation. With very few options of accommodation in Kanatal, camping on the Himalayan hills is one exquisite experience. There are few famous camping resorts in Kanatal which are known for their hospitality and jaw-dropping scenes of the hills and starry nights. Camp Carnival, Little Jaguar, Kanatal orchids are the most famous camping accommodation in Kanatal. If you want to stay at the authentic Pahadi house, then make your stay with the Pahadi houses, which offers a unique experience of accommodation to the tourists.

One Day Itinerary Kanatal is a small hamlet that can be covered well in a single day. An early morning walk in the wilderness of the area will definitely be an ideal kick start to a trip in a completely joyous mood. After a breakfast at the hotel, start your journey with a trip to Kodia Jungle and enjoy the rich flora and fauna. Next, head on to Chamba and break for lunch. New Tehri should be your next stop to view the magnificent dam there. The next place on your list should be Dhanaulti. Explore the mystical territory of the area that has never been explored. Head back to the hotel for warm dinner and end your trip on the brilliant note of tranquillity.

Restaurants and Local Food in Kanatal Kanatal is a small village still basically untouched by visitors in large term. So it is no wonder that one does not find any restaurants or eating joints outside the hotel or guest house. The in house restaurants, though, are well equipped and offer from Indian cuisine to Chinese and Continental. View 2 Restaurants in Kanatal >>

Throughout the yearis the best time to visit Kanatal Kanatal can be visited throughout the year. The best part about Kanatal is that it has a touch of magic, no matter what time of year you are travelling here. The summers are very pleasant with temperature going up to 28 degrees Celcius. Cotton or light woollen will suffice to enjoy the area. The winters are blessed with snowfall (December-February) but the temperature falls down to 3 degrees Celcius. The place looks magical during the season and heavy woollens are a must to carry. Monsoon in the area brings down heavy rainfall after which the place looks absolutely refreshed and blooming, although it is best to avoid the rainy season. Weather in Kanatal Loading... Kanatal in Summer (April - June) The Summers are extremely pleasing in Kanatal, with the temperature ranging between 25 to 38 degrees Celsius. This is considered as the best time to enjoy sightseeing and trekking. Kanatal in Monsoon (July - September) The Monsoon season begins with the end of June. The quantity of rainfall received in Kanatal is considerably high, hence the rain showers can affect the sightseeing. It also increases the chances of cloudburst and landslides, hence the place must be avoided during the rainy season. Kanatal in Winter (October - March) If you want to enjoy snowfall in Kanatal, then you must visit the place in winters.The temperature falls to single digits, it can be as low as 1 degree Celsius with the maximum temperature going up to 15 degrees Celcius. To enjoy snowfall, you can visit in the month of January, February and March. Monthly Weather in Kanatal Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 7 19 February 10 24 March 13 28 April 19 36 May 22 36 June 23 37 July 23 32 August 22 31 September 22 32 October 18 30 November 12 27 December 9 22