Rainiwala village
About Rainiwala
Rainiwala 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 722 metres above sea level, in the lower river valleys belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 9 km from Dehradun and 9 km from Dehradun, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Dehradun (9 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 Rainiwala
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (9 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (19 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Dehradun (9 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 9 km in a straight line. Local buses, shared autos and taxis run from Dehradun; ask locally for the last stretch.
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: 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 Rainiwala
More villages in Dehradun district
Questions about Rainiwala
Where is Rainiwala village?
Rainiwala is in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, at 30.3488° N, 78.1162° E.
How far is Rainiwala from Dehradun?
About 9 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 Rainiwala?
Dehradun railway station, about 9 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (19 km).
What is the altitude of Rainiwala?
About 722 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Rainiwala?
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 Rainiwala?
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.