How To Reach Kanatal

Kanatal is a remote, picturesque village, situated 8500 meters aboe sea-level, in the state of Uttarakhand. Visitors frequent this place to enjoy some peace and serenity. Nestled in the lap of the Garhwal Himalayas, this place is the ideal weekend getaway due to its balanced climate, lush vegetation and astonishing views of the surrounding natural landscape. The village is a hidden gem and has remained relatively untouched and undeveloped. It is however equally well-connected by road, rail or air. The efficient highway network connects Kanatal to most of the other important cities in and around the area. Here's how you can easily reach Kanatal.

Having no domestic airport of its own, the closest one to Kanatal is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (92 km away). The airport is linked to Kanatal via an efficient roadway network and is about a 3 hour journey either way. The airport enjoys well-connected weekly flights to Delhi. There are multiple car and bus options to take visitors to Kanatal from Jolly Grant Airport. 

This is the most efficient and best way to reach Kanatal. It is connected to majority of the significant cities in and around the Uttarakhand area thanks to the interlinked roadway network present throughout the state. It is located on the Mussoorie - Chamba Road. There a number of private and state-owned transportation services for visitors to pick from. Delhi is about 330 km by road from Kanatal. 

The closeset railway stations to Kanatal can be found in Rishikesh (75 km away) and Dehradun (85 km away). Both stations have a decently high train frequency and are connected to most of the important towns and cities in and around Uttarakhand. Visitors can similarly use the multiple taxi and bus services available to get to Kanatal from the station and back. The railway networks here are efficient and normally on schedule. 

Being a relatively remote village, the best way to get around is on foot. However, visitors can opt for local taxis or bus services. Alternatively, visitors who have driven down can easily navigate their way in and around Kanatal. It is recommended to plan your travel keeping in mind the weather conditions as well.