Simlet village
About Simlet
Simlet 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 1,044 metres above sea level, in the lower river valleys belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 32 km from Dehradun and 17 km from New Tehri, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Chamba (12 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 Simlet
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Yog Nagari Rishikesh (18 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (18 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Chamba (12 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 32 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Chamba; 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: 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 Simlet
More villages in Tehri Garhwal district
Questions about Simlet
Where is Simlet village?
Simlet is in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, at 30.2404° N, 78.357° E.
How far is Simlet from Dehradun?
About 32 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 Simlet?
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, about 18 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (18 km).
What is the altitude of Simlet?
About 1,044 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Simlet?
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 Simlet?
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.