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Things to do in Kanatal
10 sights, walks and activities, 4 of them free.
- Things to do
- 10
- Free
- 4
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Kanatal
Camping with bonfire and meals
₹1,800–₹2,300 per personOvernight
Representative photo · Photo by Willian Like on Pexels
Guided Kodia jungle trek
₹500–₹650 per person3 hours
Representative photo · Photo by Ariel Marcon on Pexels
Sunset from the Kanatal ridge
Free1 hour
The Kanatal ridge on the Chamba road, with views over pine and oak hills to the Himalaya at sunset.
Photo: Kalsigaurav · CC BY-SA 4.0
Walk up to Surkanda Devi temple
Free3 hours
A hilltop temple to Surkanda Devi above Kaddukhal, with views of the Garhwal Himalaya on clear days.
Photo: MatSwiki · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dhanaulti Eco Park
Price on request2 hours
A deodar forest park at Dhanaulti with walking trails, swings and cool shade.
Photo: Arup1981 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tehri lake and dam day trip
Price on requestFull day
Representative photo · PahadiBhulli · CC BY-SA 4.0
Winter snow day around Kanatal
Price on requestHalf day · Season Dec–Feb
Representative photo · Shariq.Bilal1 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Village and terrace fields walk
Free1–2 hours
Photo: Kiran Jonnalagadda from Bangalore, India · CC BY-SA 2.0
Chamba bazaar
45 min
The small market town of Chamba in Tehri Garhwal, for tea, snacks and local apples and rajma.
Good to know
- Nights drop below freezing December–February; check that your tent has heating.
- Combine with Dhanaulti (12 km) or Tehri lake water sports for a longer trip.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Kanatal?
Camping with bonfire and meals; Guided Kodia jungle trek; Sunset from the Kanatal ridge; Walk up to Surkanda Devi temple; Dhanaulti Eco Park; Walk in Kaudia forest.
What can you do for free in Kanatal?
Sunset from the Kanatal ridge; Walk up to Surkanda Devi temple; Walk in Kaudia forest; Village and terrace fields walk.
Can you do adventure activities in Kanatal?
Yes: Camping with bonfire and meals (₹1,800–₹2,300); Guided Kodia jungle trek (₹500–₹650).
What is the best time to visit Kanatal?
Oct–Dec, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Kanatal?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.