Dhanaulti fest

IndeGuru · May 24th, 2006, 10:35

Heard about this rock fest at Dhanaulti on 2 June, could be a perfect weekend getaway from Delhi, any idea how is the road situation & how far it is from Mussoorie, is it safe to come back late night to Mussoorie from Dhanaulti for night stay, anyone any thoughts? Thanx

pkalra · May 24th, 2006, 10:51

visited Dhanaulti early this year via Rishikesh-Chamba route, road was ok, Dhanaulti - Massouri road was not in good shape that time, approx 35Km

IndeGuru · May 24th, 2006, 10:59

Thanx, where is Rishikesh Chamba route start from, coming from Delhi, do i have to go to Rishikesh and not turn to D'dun-Mussoorie road?

zwala · May 28th, 2006, 11:30

Dhaunalti to Mussoorie is a beautiful drive anytime of day!
Don't want to state the obvious but be careful - mountain roads always demanded full attention from those negotiating her curves. Take it easy.
Why not consider camping in Dhaunalti? Its will be chilly at night, but with a tent and sleeping bag you should be fine. This way you can enjoy the music late into the night and a few extra beers aswell!
Enjoy your trip.

Dilliwala · May 5th, 2007, 20:48

Chamba-Dhanolti is 31 km. Muss-Dhanolti is 25 km. Delhi-Dhanolti is shorter via Muss. If u want to drive straight to Dhanolti without going into Muss town, u can save another 2-3 km and a lot of traffic. Coming up from Dehradun, when u see the large sign/gateway for Hotel Jaypee Manor on your right (about 6-7 km before the town), take the UPPER of the 2 roads. Do NOT go thru the gateway on the lower road. The upper road will take u to Bataghat, from where the Muss road will join up on your left. Thereafter straight (figuratively speaking - u are in the hills) to Dhanolti.
If the driver is good (read careful), there are no real dangers either day or night. It's not a fast road and has many curves, don't try to speed just to save 5 mins, and u'll be there before u know it. Espesh in the dark, ensure the driver (you?) does not have even a drop of alcohol in him! Not that I recommend drink-n-drive in the daytime - u'll be surprised how little it takes for judgement to be impaired in the hills. Better to sleep it off in Dhanolti as zwala suggests. If u do wish to come back to Muss, make sure of one thing - that u have accom confirmed! It's the high season and u will go crazy if u try to start looking for it at midnite, or u'll be at the mercy of touts - avoid them like the plague.
Accom at Dhanolti is available in plenty but as at Muss needs to be confirmed well in advance. It might be expensive too, what with the summer and the rock fest, etc. zwala's suggestion of a tent and sleeping bag is a verrry good one - at least keep em on standby in case of emergency. I shud mention I read the organiser's report of last year's fest and by his own account things get chaotic. Scout's motto - be prepared! Other than that, go and enjoy yourself.

May 24th, 2006, 10:35	#1
IndeGuru Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Delhi- national capital region Posts: 239	Dhanaulti fest Heard about this rock fest at Dhanaulti on 2 June, could be a perfect weekend getaway from Delhi, any idea how is the road situation & how far it is from Mussoorie, is it safe to come back late night to Mussoorie from Dhanaulti for night stay, anyone any thoughts? Thanx

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May 24th, 2006, 10:51	#2
pkalra Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 160	visited Dhanaulti early this year via Rishikesh-Chamba route, road was ok, Dhanaulti - Massouri road was not in good shape that time, approx 35Km

May 24th, 2006, 10:59	#3
IndeGuru Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Delhi- national capital region Posts: 239	Thanx, where is Rishikesh Chamba route start from, coming from Delhi, do i have to go to Rishikesh and not turn to D'dun-Mussoorie road?

May 28th, 2006, 11:30	#4
zwala Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 36	Dhaunalti to Mussoorie is a beautiful drive anytime of day! Don't want to state the obvious but be careful - mountain roads always demanded full attention from those negotiating her curves. Take it easy. Why not consider camping in Dhaunalti? Its will be chilly at night, but with a tent and sleeping bag you should be fine. This way you can enjoy the music late into the night and a few extra beers aswell! Enjoy your trip.

May 5th, 2007, 20:48	#5
Dilliwala Figment of the imagination Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,545	Chamba-Dhanolti is 31 km. Muss-Dhanolti is 25 km. Delhi-Dhanolti is shorter via Muss. If u want to drive straight to Dhanolti without going into Muss town, u can save another 2-3 km and a lot of traffic. Coming up from Dehradun, when u see the large sign/gateway for Hotel Jaypee Manor on your right (about 6-7 km before the town), take the UPPER of the 2 roads. Do NOT go thru the gateway on the lower road. The upper road will take u to Bataghat, from where the Muss road will join up on your left. Thereafter straight (figuratively speaking - u are in the hills) to Dhanolti. If the driver is good (read careful), there are no real dangers either day or night. It's not a fast road and has many curves, don't try to speed just to save 5 mins, and u'll be there before u know it. Espesh in the dark, ensure the driver (you?) does not have even a drop of alcohol in him! Not that I recommend drink-n-drive in the daytime - u'll be surprised how little it takes for judgement to be impaired in the hills. Better to sleep it off in Dhanolti as zwala suggests. If u do wish to come back to Muss, make sure of one thing - that u have accom confirmed! It's the high season and u will go crazy if u try to start looking for it at midnite, or u'll be at the mercy of touts - avoid them like the plague. Accom at Dhanolti is available in plenty but as at Muss needs to be confirmed well in advance. It might be expensive too, what with the summer and the rock fest, etc. zwala's suggestion of a tent and sleeping bag is a verrry good one - at least keep em on standby in case of emergency. I shud mention I read the organiser's report of last year's fest and by his own account things get chaotic. Scout's motto - be prepared! Other than that, go and enjoy yourself.

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