Saund village
About Saund
Saund is a village in Tehri Garhwal 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 2,148 metres above sea level, in the upper hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 27 km from Dehradun and 19 km from New Tehri, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Chinyalisaur (14 km).
About Tehri Garhwal district
Tehri Garhwal was the seat of the old Tehri princely state. Today it is known for the Tehri dam lake, New Tehri town, Chamba, the Dhanaulti and Kanatal hills, the Surkanda Devi and Kunjapuri temples, and the Bhilangana and Bhagirathi valleys.
How to reach Saund
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Dehradun (28 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (32 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Chinyalisaur (14 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 27 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Chinyalisaur; 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 Saund
More villages in Tehri Garhwal district
Questions about Saund
Where is Saund village?
Saund is in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, at 30.4643° N, 78.2615° E.
How far is Saund from Dehradun?
About 27 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 Saund?
Dehradun railway station, about 28 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (32 km).
What is the altitude of Saund?
About 2,148 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Saund?
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 Saund?
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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.