Mohankhal village
About Mohankhal
Mohankhal is a village in Rudraprayag district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 2,178 metres above sea level, in the upper hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 107 km from Dehradun and 19 km from Rudraprayag, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Karnaprayag (15 km).
About Rudraprayag district
Rudraprayag district is named after the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini. It is the gateway to Kedarnath, with Guptkashi, Sonprayag and Ukhimath along the route, and to Tungnath, Chopta and Deoria Tal.
How to reach Mohankhal
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Yog Nagari Rishikesh (89 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (95 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Karnaprayag (15 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 107 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Karnaprayag; 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 Mohankhal
More villages in Rudraprayag district
Questions about Mohankhal
Where is Mohankhal village?
Mohankhal is in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, at 30.3786° N, 79.1483° E.
How far is Mohankhal from Dehradun?
About 107 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 Mohankhal?
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, about 89 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (95 km).
What is the altitude of Mohankhal?
About 2,178 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Mohankhal?
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 Mohankhal?
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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.