Thursday, January 17, 2008


Traveling to Kanatal is a rewarding experience in itself. The national capital of India ‘New Delhi’ is at a distance of 300 km from Kanatal. The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant (at a distance of 90 kms) & nearest two rail heads are Haridwar and Dehradun. Direct flights & trains operate between New Delhi & Dehra Dun and the onward journey to Kanatal from Dehrdaun or Haridwar is by road. Cabs can be arranged for pick-up from Airport or Railway Station.

Route 1
New Delhi – Meerut – Roorkee – Haridwar – Narendernagar – Agrakhal - Chamba – Kanatal
Haridwar the holy city and gateway for Chardhaam route is at a distance of 100 km from Kanatal.

Route 2
New Delhi – Meerut – Roorkee – Chutmalpur - Mussoorie – Dhanaulti – Kaddukhal - Kanatal
Mussoorie, the queen of hills and a popular destination is at a distance of 35 km from Kanatal.

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REACHING KANATAL - BY AIR
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AIRLINE: Kingfisher Red
Total Fare: Inbetween Rs. 3500.00 and Rs. 4500.00

Check your airfare www.flykingfisher.com

DELHI - DEHRADUN (By Air)
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Morning flight IT2359 departs from New Delhi Airport at 11:35 am & arrives at Dehradun Airport at 12:30 pm.

Evening flight IT2815 departs from New Delhi Airport at 15:20 hrs & arrives at Dehradun Airport at 16:20 hrs.

* Pick-up from Dehradun Airport for onward journey to THE TERRACES, Kanatal can be arranged in an AC Cab/ Luxury Coach

DEHRADUN - DELHI (By Air)
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Morning flight IT2360 departs from New Delhi Airport at 11:50 am & arrives at Dehradun Airport at 12:50 pm.

Evening flight IT2816 departs from New Delhi Airport at 16:20 hrs & arrives at Dehradun Airport at 17:30 hrs.

* Pick-up from THE TERRACES, Kanatal & drop at Dehradun Airport can be arranged in an AC Cab/ Luxury Coach

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TRAIN OPTIONS - The Shatabdi & NZM DEHRADUN AC Special
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The Shatabdi departs the New Delhi railway station at 6:50 am, reaching Haridwar at 11:30 am/ Dehra Dun at 12.40 p.m. The same train departs from Dehra Dun at 5 p.m./ Haridwar at 6 p.m., reaching the New Delhi railway station at 10.40 p.m.

The Shatabdi is the most comfortable way to travel till Haridwar and Dehradun. The chair cars are comfortable, air-conditioned and the traveler is provided with a bottle of water, tea, juice, a newspaper and a meal. Luggage space is limited to a rack above your seat, or perhaps there may be some room in the front of the car, or behind the last row of seats. Tickets may be booked through some travel agents, or from the Railway booking office near the railway station in Pahar Ganj, New Delhi.

There are two classes available:
 1st class AC,
Fare: Dehra Dun to Delhi Rs. 1020 & Delhi to Dehra Dun Rs. 915
 AC Chair Car,
Fare: Dehra Dun to Delhi Rs. 545 & Delhi to Dehra Dun Rs. 475

Nizammuddin Dehradun AC Special
The overnight train departs from Nizzamuddin Railway Station at 11.15 p.m. and arrives in Dehra Dun at 5 am. The same train departs from Dehra Dun Railway Station at 8:45 a.m. and arrives at the Nizzammudin Railway Station at 2:30 pm.
Train Fare: Rs. 603.00

Check availability & train fare http://www.indianrail.gov.in

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BUS – 27 SEATER DELUXE COACHES
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Deluxe Coaches can be arranged through the ‘Travel Desk’ at New Delhi Office. There are separate charges for AC & NON AC Coaches. The rates vary from season to season.
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TAXI/ CAB:
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Taxi/ Cab can be arranged through the ‘Travel Desk’ at New Delhi Office. There are separate charges for AC & NON Cab/ Taxi. The rates vary from season to season.

Note for travelers: The above mentioned information on timing & rates is subject to change at anytime of the year.