Saruna village
About Saruna
Saruna is a village in Rudraprayag district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 3,210 metres above sea level, in the high Himalaya belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 112 km from Dehradun and 36 km from Rudraprayag, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Ukhimath (9 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 Saruna
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Yog Nagari Rishikesh (100 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (104 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Ukhimath (9 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 112 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Ukhimath; 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: Short, cool summers and long, harsh winters with heavy snow.
Best time to visit: May–June and September–October.
In several high valleys of Uttarakhand, families traditionally move down to lower villages for the winter.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Saruna
More villages in Rudraprayag district
Questions about Saruna
Where is Saruna village?
Saruna is in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, at 30.5627° N, 79.1694° E.
How far is Saruna from Dehradun?
About 112 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 Saruna?
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, about 100 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (104 km).
What is the altitude of Saruna?
About 3,210 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Saruna?
May–June and September–October. Short, cool summers and long, harsh winters with heavy snow.
How can I add photos or stories about Saruna?
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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.