Daphtu Khera village
About Daphtu Khera
Daphtu Khera is a village in Dehradun district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 1,666 metres above sea level, in the middle hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 64 km from Dehradun and 64 km from Dehradun, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Purola (17 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 Daphtu Khera
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (64 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (81 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Purola (17 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 64 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Purola; 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: Pleasant summers (roughly 15–28°C), a wet monsoon, and cold winters with frost and occasional light snow at the higher end.
Best time to visit: March to June and September to November.
Terraced fields, pine and oak forests and stone houses with slate roofs are typical of this belt.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Daphtu Khera
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Questions about Daphtu Khera
Where is Daphtu Khera village?
Daphtu Khera is in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, at 30.8794° N, 77.9056° E.
How far is Daphtu Khera from Dehradun?
About 64 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 Daphtu Khera?
Dehradun railway station, about 64 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (81 km).
What is the altitude of Daphtu Khera?
About 1,666 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Daphtu Khera?
March to June and September to November. Pleasant summers (roughly 15–28°C), a wet monsoon, and cold winters with frost and occasional light snow at the higher end.
How can I add photos or stories about Daphtu Khera?
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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.