Kulhal village
About Kulhal
Kulhal is a village in Dehradun district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 389 metres above sea level, in the Terai–Bhabar foothills 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 Vikasnagar (15 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 Kulhal
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (42 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (60 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Vikasnagar (15 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 41 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Vikasnagar; 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: Hot summers (often above 38°C in May–June), heavy monsoon rain from July to September, and mild, foggy winters.
Best time to visit: October to March.
This belt is mostly flat farmland with wheat, paddy and sugarcane fields.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Kulhal
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Questions about Kulhal
Where is Kulhal village?
Kulhal is in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, at 30.4295° N, 77.6209° E.
How far is Kulhal 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 Kulhal?
Dehradun railway station, about 42 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (60 km).
What is the altitude of Kulhal?
About 389 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Kulhal?
October to March. Hot summers (often above 38°C in May–June), heavy monsoon rain from July to September, and mild, foggy winters.
How can I add photos or stories about Kulhal?
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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.