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Village in Uttarakhand, India
Photo: Piyush Kumar, CC BY-SA 1.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Dunagiri - also called Drongiri, Dronagiri and Doonagiri - is an area in Kumaon, an incredibly beautiful setting within the magnificent Himalayas. Touching an astounding 2,700 metres, the lush forest setting overlooks stunning snow peaks and a dramatically serene landscape.
Dunagiri Retreat
By car
Driving to Dunagiri from Delhi takes 10 to 11 hours. Take NH-24 out of Delhi, drive through Ghaziabad, Hapur, Garhmukteshwar, Moradabad, Rampur to Bilaspur, Rudrapur, Haldwani and Kathogodam.
By train
The nearest train station is Kathgodam. Drive to Dunagiri takes about four hours (140 km) through very picturesque lakes and hills.
By plane
The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport (PGH).
The best way to get around within Dunagiri is to walk. Local taxis, although limited in availability, can be hired to travel within the immediate area.
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