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There’s nothing better than a quick escape to the hills when you need to kill the fatigue of work and a stressful life. Which is why Priha booked herself a 1 night 2 days solo weekend trip to Dhanaulti and set off to weave memories on her adventurous retreat. Wanna know what all she did? Find it out over here:

Trip Type: A solo escapade to the hills!
Trip Duration: 1 Night 2 Days
Trip Cost: INR 3,300/-
Inclusions: Camp stay, bonfire, complimentary adventure activities, local sightseeing, buffet meals, transfers
Exclusions: Travel/Medical insurance and personal expenses

Belonging to an army background, I’ve been to various places across India where each offered something new and unique. In fact, I can say that traveling is in my blood and bone! It holds great value for me as it connects me to different cultures and people in different parts of the world. Moreover, I’m more into budget traveling and backpacking, which opens many horizons and possibilities for me.

I had been craving a short backpacker trip to the hills when my friend TravelTriangle weekend trips. I had first decided to go to Kanatal but the seats were full by the time I sent a request to the TravelTriangle team. So instead, I went to Dhanaulti!


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What I Did On My 1 Night 2 Days Solo Weekend Trip To Dhanaulti

Here’s a detailed account of my trip to Dhanaulti

Day 1: Local Sightseeing and Bonfire Night

priha dhanaulti weekend trip: campsite
priha dhanaulti weekend trip: temple in dhanaulti

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On Friday night we boarded our AC bus from Majnu ka Tila as directed, and drove away to the lush hills of Dhanaulti. Though I was traveling solo, I made a lot of friends on the way in the bus itself. We reached Dhanaulti early in the morning at 8 AM after a thrilling bus ride over winding routes and through scenic valleys.

priha dhanaulti weekend trip: travelers in truck
priha dhanaulti weekend trip: views
priha dhanaulti weekend trip: bonfire

Upon reaching our camp resort, we took some rest and went on to explore the Surkanda Devi temple. After a peaceful time at the temple, we explored few more local attractions before returning to our campsite. After having some light snacks and tea, it was time for the bonfire in the evening.

priha dhanaulti weekend trip: hotel decor
priha dhanaulti weekend trip: winding roads

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The bonfire night was the most enjoyable moment of my entire trip. We danced and sang around the cackling fire, embracing its warmth. I don’t remember the last time I had had so much fun! When we were exhausted from all the dancing and laughter, we proceeded to fill out tummies with some amazing dinner from the camp’s buffet menu.

Day 2: Adventure Activities and Return to Delhi

priha dhanaulti weekend trip: sunrise
priha dhanaulti weekend trip: group of girls

In the morning, we treated ourselves with a sumptuous breakfast and went on to explore the Tehri Dam. We spent about 3-4 hours at the dam itself, relaxing and basking in the beautiful views it offered.

priha dhanaulti weekend trip: selfie
priha dhanaulti weekend trip: groupfie
priha dhanaulti weekend trip: with new friends

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Here, we also indulged in some exciting water activities, with boating being the best of them. Later, we had lunch and left for Delhi in the same bus.

priha dhanaulti weekend trip: with a new friend
priha dhanaulti weekend trip: cover image

I ended up making a lifetime of memories on just a 2-day Dhanaulti weekend trip, and a great many friends on a solo adventure! I thank TravelTriangle for giving me an experience of a lifetime.

The Wow Moments Of The Trip: The beautiful Tehri Dam | The Bonfire night | The Camp Resort with nice and clean tents

Tips For Future Travelers:

  • Go with an open mind and don’t have too many expectations from a budget weekend trip
  • Such trips are not ideal for those who like fancy 5-star hotels and don’t like staying in small, yet comfortable tents
  • Travel light

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Craving for your own escapade to the hills of Northern India? Browse from our range of weekend trips and book a weekend escapade for a memorable time with your loved ones in the lush hills of Himachal and Uttarakhand.


Long Weekend Trips Starting @ Rs 3499/-

Take a trip to spend the upcoming long weekend with your buddies.
Stay at 4 star rating hotels with local sightseeing, meals and transfers.
Travel in AC coach round trip (from Delhi).
All Inclusive Deal– Camping, Jeep Safari & Trekking as per itinerary
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