Anyar village
About Anyar
Anyar is a village in Dehradun district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 725 metres above sea level, in the lower river valleys belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 55 km from Dehradun and 55 km from Dehradun, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Chakrata (13 km).
About Dehradun district
Dehradun district runs from the Doon valley and the state capital up to the hill station of Mussoorie and the Jaunsar-Bawar tribal region around Chakrata, with the Yamuna on its western edge. Rishikesh and Doiwala lie in its south-east, and Jolly Grant airport serves the whole of Garhwal.
How to reach Anyar
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (55 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (74 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Chakrata (13 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 55 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Chakrata; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
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Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
Best time to visit: October to April.
Valley villages usually farm terraced fields of paddy, wheat and seasonal vegetables close to the river.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Anyar
More villages in Dehradun district
Questions about Anyar
Where is Anyar village?
Anyar is in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, at 30.734° N, 77.734° E.
How far is Anyar from Dehradun?
About 55 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Anyar?
Dehradun railway station, about 55 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (74 km).
What is the altitude of Anyar?
About 725 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Anyar?
October to April. Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
How can I add photos or stories about Anyar?
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Sources: village name from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0); location from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0); altitude from SRTM elevation data. Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.