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| Mussoorie >> Excursion
Dhanaulti |
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Dhanaulti, located amidst thick,
virgin forests of deodar, rhododendron and oak has
an atmosphere of perfect peace & tranquility.
The long wooded slopes, lazy outings, cool caressing
breeze, warm and hospitable inhabitants, lovely
weather and fabulous view of snow covered mountains
makes it an ideal retreat for a relaxed holiday.
Situated on the Mussoorie - Chamba route, Dhanaulti
is 25 kms. from Mussoorie.
| Prime Attractions
of Dhanaulti : |
| Gangotri |
| Barehipani &
Joranda Falls : |
| These picturesque falls (Barehipani
- 399m and Joranda - 150m) situated in the
core area of Simlipal National Park. |
| Chanderi : |
| This town, famous for its gossamer-like
sarees, also has fine examples of Rajput and
Sultanate architecture. A magnificent Mughal
Fort dominates the skyline. Among the interesting
sites are the Koshak Mahal, the Badal mahal,
Victory Arch, Jama Masjid and ancient Jain
temples. |
| Dashavatar Temple
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| This fine Gupta temple dedicated
to Lord Vishnu is the earliest known Panchyatan
temple in north India. The terraced basement
above the high plinth is decorated with sculpted
panels. The figures of Ganga and Yamuna adorn
the carved doorway leading to the sanctum
sanctorum. Three large carved panels along
the side-walls - the Gajendramoksha panel,
the Nar Narayan Tapasya and the Anantshayi
Vishnu, depict scenes from Vaishnava mythology.
Only the lower portion remains, of the spire,
which was the most important part of the temple.
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| Deogarh : |
| A 16th century magnificent
fort, near Pratapgarh with some beautiful
palaces ornate with murals and splendid Jain
temples. |
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Jain Temples : |
| These 31 Jain temples were
built much after the Vishnu Temple, but are
no less remarkable. They are situated inside
the fort of Kanali on the hills, overlooking
the Betwa. The site was a Jain centre from
the 6th to the 17th century. The temples abound
in panels depicting scenes from Jain mythology,
Tirthankara images, votive pillars, votive
tablets, Jain images visible from all sides
and pillars carved with a thousand Jain figures. |
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| Matatila Dam : |
| This is an ideal picnic spot
developed by the Irrigation Department. Water-sports
and a garden on the lines of the Vrindavan
gardens are added attractions. |
| Pradhanpat : |
| The Pradhanpat hill, with its
picturesque waterfall, offers a rare scenic
beauty. |
| Talbehat : |
| 31 km, south of Lalitpur, Talbehat
is situated on the Jhansi-Sagar National Highway.
It derived its name from Tal (Lake) and Behat
(village), in the language of Gonds, the original
settlers at the site. In 1618, Bharat Shah,
the king of Bar and Chanderi, built a fine
fort with the famous Narsingh temple inside. |
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