3-Day Scenic Trip from Delhi to Dhanaulti and Tehri Dam

Day 1: Travel and Settle

Delhi, India to Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand, India on May 23, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at Sita Ram Diwan Chand, Chandni Chowk

Enjoy a hearty traditional North Indian breakfast of chole bhature at this iconic Delhi eatery before beginning your journey.
INR150, 1h0m

8:30AM

Drive from Delhi to Dhanaulti

Start your drive early to avoid traffic; the 280 km journey should take about 7 hours through scenic highways.
INR0 (self-drive or personal transport), 7h0m

3:30PM

Check-in to Hotel in Dhanaulti

Settle into a cozy hotel like 'Sterling Dhanaulti' offering panoramic mountain views and comfortable amenities.
INR4000 approx., 1h0m

5:00PM

Visit Dhanaulti Eco Park

Explore this serene eco park featuring herbal gardens and trekking trails, perfect for evening walks; open till sunset.
INR100, 1h30m

7:00PM

Dinner at Café Rudra

Dine at this popular café offering delicious Indian and continental cuisine with a cozy ambiance.
INR300-500, 1h0m
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Day 2: Exploration and Adventure

Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand, India on May 24, 2025

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast spread at your hotel to fuel your active day ahead.
Included in hotel stay, 1h0m

9:30AM

Visit Surkanda Devi Temple

Trek roughly 3 km from Dhanaulti to this hilltop temple offering spectacular panoramic views of the Himalayas; open early till evening.
INR0, 3h0m

1:00PM

Lunch at The Orchard Restaurant

Relish healthy and organic food with Himalayan flavors in this peaceful orchard setting.
INR400, 1h0m

2:30PM

Adventure Activities at Adventure Park

Engage in ziplining, rock climbing, and rappelling; the park is open from 9AM to 5PM and offers safe setups for all ages.
INR1000 per activity approx., 3h0m

5:30PM

Relax at Dhanaulti Market

Spend early evening browsing local handicrafts and souvenirs at the quaint Dhanaulti market.
Varies by purchase, 1h0m

7:30PM

Dinner at Zahra Café

Try their multi-cuisine menu with excellent views of the valley in a cozy mountain setting.
INR350-600, 1h0m
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Day 3: Tehri Dam and Return

Dhanaulti to Tehri Dam and back to Delhi on May 25, 2025

7:00AM

Early Breakfast and Check-out

Have an early breakfast at your hotel and check out to proceed to Tehri Dam.
Included in hotel stay, 1h0m

8:00AM

Drive from Dhanaulti to Tehri Dam

The drive will take approximately 1.5 hours; enjoy beautiful views en route to the dam.
INR0 (self-drive), 1h30m

9:30AM

Explore Tehri Dam

Visit one of Asia’s tallest dams; you can enjoy boat rides on the reservoir and see the engineering marvel up close; open from 9AM to 5PM.
INR200 approx. for boat ride, 2h0m

12:00PM

Lunch at Lotus Restaurant, Tehri

Enjoy local Garhwali cuisine and fresh river fish delicacies at this riverside restaurant.
INR400-600, 1h0m

1:00PM

Drive Back to Delhi

Start the return drive to Delhi, which will take approximately 7 hours.
INR0 (self-drive), 7h0m
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