Kaiti village
About Kaiti
Kaiti is a village in Dehradun district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It is mapped as a hamlet (tok), a small settlement that may belong to a larger revenue village. It lies at roughly 2,010 metres above sea level, in the upper hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 41 km from Dehradun and 41 km from Dehradun, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Chakrata (8 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 Kaiti
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (41 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (59 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Chakrata (8 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 41 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.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Cool summers, a heavy monsoon and cold winters with regular snowfall.
Best time to visit: April to June and late September to October.
Oak, buransh (rhododendron) and deodar forests surround villages at this height, and roads can close after heavy snow.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Kaiti
More villages in Dehradun district
Questions about Kaiti
Where is Kaiti village?
Kaiti is in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, at 30.6734° N, 77.9404° E.
How far is Kaiti from Dehradun?
About 41 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 Kaiti?
Dehradun railway station, about 41 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (59 km).
What is the altitude of Kaiti?
About 2,010 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Kaiti?
April to June and late September to October. Cool summers, a heavy monsoon and cold winters with regular snowfall.
How can I add photos or stories about Kaiti?
Use the “Share your village” form on the Garhwal Villages page. After review, your photos and memories appear on this page with your name.
Sources: village name from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data. Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.