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Hill Station - Dhanaulti |
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 Located
on the Mussoorie-Chamba
track, Dhanaulti is the
launching point for
numerous treks into the
snow-capped Himalayas,
especially to the Tehri
region of Garhwal.
At an altitude of 2286
m , it is a woody paradise.
It is work like a balm
for weary souls in search
of peace and quiet. Dhanaulti
lies on a ridge at an
altitude of 2286 m. Caressed
by a bracing mountain
zephyr, this hill station
is just ideal for long
walks up shady slopes
or quiet tête-à-têtes
in grassy meadows.
Tourist
attractions in Dhanaulti
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in Dhanaulti:
Chanderi
: This town,
famous for its gossamer-like
sarees, also has fine
examples of Rajput and
Sultanate architecture.
A magnificent Mughal Fort
dominates the skyline.
Among the interesting
sites are the Koshak Mahal,
the Badal mahal, Victory
Arch, Jama Masjid and
ancient Jain temples.
Barehipani
& Joranda Falls :
These picturesque falls
(Barehipani - 399m and
Joranda - 150m) situated
in the core area of Simlipal
National Park.
Matatila
Dam : This is
an ideal picnic spot developed
by the Irrigation Department.
Water-sports and a garden
on the lines of the Vrindavan
gardens are added attractions.
Pradhanpat
: The Pradhanpat
hill, with its picturesque
waterfall, offers a rare
scenic beauty.
Deogarh
: A 16th century
magnificent fort, near
Pratapgarh with some beautiful
palaces ornate with murals
and splendid Jain temples.
Jain
Temples : These
31 Jain temples were built
much after the Vishnu
Temple, but are no less
remarkable. They are situated
inside the fort of Kanali
on the hills, overlooking
the Betwa. The site was
a Jain centre from the
6th to the 17th century.
The temples abound in
panels depicting scenes
from Jain mythology, Tirthankara
images, votive pillars,
votive tablets, Jain images
visible from all sides
and pillars carved with
a thousand Jain figures.
Dashavatar
Temple : This
fine Gupta temple dedicated
to Lord Vishnu is the
earliest known Panchyatan
temple in north India.
The terraced basement
above the high plinth
is decorated with sculpted
panels. The figures of
Ganga and Yamuna adorn
the carved doorway leading
to the sanctum sanctorum.
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