Dhanolti (often spelled Dhanaulti) in Uttarakhand is a serene hill station perched at about 2,286 m above sea level, known for its lush deodar and oak forests, peaceful eco-parks (“Amber” & “Dhara”), and spiritual sites like the Surkanda Devi Temple Times of India+14Wikipedia+14Wikipedia+14.
📍 Distance & Travel Options from Delhi
- By road (self-drive or taxi):
- It’s approximately 288–293 km, with a typical driving time of 7–9 hours depending on traffic and road conditions TravelTriangle.com+2eUttaranchal+2Reddit+2eUttaranchal+4Yatra+4Times of India+4.
- By train + road:
- Catch a train from Delhi (Anand Vihar/NDLS) to Dehradun (5–7 hrs),
- Then hire a taxi or board a local bus for the final 30–40 km to Dhanaulti (~1–1.5 hrs) Rome2Rio+1Times of India+1himalayandreamtreks.in+1blog.shubhyatratravels.com+1.
- By air + road:
- Fly from Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport (60–75 km from Dhanaulti, roughly 1 hr flight),
- Then taxi/bus for about 1–2 hours to reach the hill station Wikipedia+13Indian Holiday+13eUttaranchal+13Times of India+3Mysterious Himachal+3eUttaranchal+3.
🛣️ Upcoming Delhi–Dehradun Expressway
The new expressway, expected operational by mid-2025, will dramatically slash highway travel time:
- From current 6–7 hrs to just 2.5 hrs between Delhi and Dehradun Times of India+4Indiatimes+4Indiatimes+4.
- Post-Dehradun, an additional 1 hr ride will be required to reach Dhanaulti.
Once complete, total road travel Delhi → Dhanaulti could be around 3.5–4 hrs, making it a much more accessible weekend destination.
🧭 Ideal Travel Tips
- Start early from Delhi (ideally by 5–6 AM) to avoid city traffic and enjoy daylight travel.
- Road conditions improve above Dehradun, but expect typical mountain driving—sharp curves, slow speeds, and utter caution on blind turns Reddit.
- Readiness for quick stops at Mussoorie (24 km below) and Chamba en route is great for scenic breaks.
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