Kanatal Trip
Nestled amid Shivalik ranges and lush green pine forests, Kanatal is a little mountain hamlet in Uttarakhand which is piece of paradise for photographers and nature lovers.
If you’re looking for exciting water sports activities then Tehri Lake is right place, located nearby Kanatal. It gives you chance for boating on its calm waters amidst lush greenery, to New Tehri which is home to an unforgettable jet-skiing experience.
Perched at an Altitude of 2600 mts, Kanatal offers you to indulge in varied range of activities for all age groups. You can walk through the pine forest trails in Kodai Jungle, climb some rocky terrain over the Shivalik mountains, and for adventure seekers rappelling, Zip lining and adventure water sports are some options to choose from.
You can experience the culture of Kanatal, so must go places include the Surkhanda Devi Temple which is devoted to God Sati and can be accessed by a comfortable trek of 2 km. You can spend the second half of the day exploring nearby areas especially in winter, including Chamba and Dhanaulti, for picturesque glimpses. Don’t miss the sunset!
Situated just 78 km from Dehradun, Kanatal is an excellent choice for a quick escape in the Lap of Mother Nature for Delhiites which is close to major tourist places like Delhi, Mussoorie and Rishikesh.
In Summers, Kanatal has a temperature range from 10 to 20 degrees while in winter, it drops to 5-10 degrees. January and February months are the coldest months of the year along with some heavy snowfall.
Home to wild orchids and thick vegetation, the jungle trails are honoured with spectacular views of surrounding hills and valleys. Kaudai jungle is also a treat for wildlife enthusiast and passionate bird lovers where you can spot a wide range of birds and animals including species like wild boar, musk deer, kakar, and ghoral.
Kanatal is derived from Hindi language which made up of two words. Kana means one eyed and Taal/Tal means Lake which has dried up, although once abundantly surplus lake in Uttarakhand.
Detailed Itinerary of Kanatal
Day 0
- Depart from Delhi at 9:30 pm
- Overnight journey to Kantal by Luxury Traveller/SUV
- Reach and check in to camps next morning
Day 1
- Freshen up and take some rest
- A brief of do’s and don’ts by the instructor
- Tent allotment by an instructor
- Proceed for adventure activities like rock climbing, rappelling, flying fox, valley crossing (as per time limit).
- After lunch, we will proceed for trek to Surkanda Devi temple.
- Enjoy 360-degree view of Nanda Devi and return.
- Tea/coffee with evening snacks + Bonfire with light music.
- Dinner at campsite.
- Overnight stay at camps under million stars.
Day 2
- Early wakeup call and freshen up.
- Post breakfast, checkout from the camps.
- Proceed for Tehri Dam.
- Halt for 1 hour and enjoy water sports activities (Chargeable)
- Depart for Delhi.
Day 3
- Reach Delhi at night tentatively 11 pm
- The drop point will be the same as the pickup point.
- Reach home with unforgettable memories.
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