Kanatal

Kanatal is a small village that is a hill station in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Kanatal is 78 km from Dehradun, 38 km from Mussoorie and 18 km from Chamba. It is on the Chamba-Mussoorie road and nearly 300 km from Delhi.

History

Surkanda Devi is a temple in Kaddukhal, dedicated to Sati. Surkanda is where the head of Sati had fallen after Shiva carried her on his trishool after she set herself on fire.

Climate

During the summer, temperatures range from, and during the winter, temperatures range from. During the winter, heavy snowfall blocks roads in the area. Kanatal is subject to high winds due to its high altitude.

Geography

Kanatal is located at an elevation of approximately.

Accessibility

Kanatal is connected by road to Delhi and other major cities. Accessible from Rishikesh or Dehradun. Both are connected by railways from Delhi. The nearest airport is in Dehradun.