Holiday Destination: Chakrata

The town lies above the Yamuna Valley in the Garhwal Himalaya and is approached from Dehra Dun either via Mussoorie or Kalsi. The latter is the commonly used one, but the road surface is pretty atrocious. Chakrata is a quaint little hill station and a cantonment area situated between Yamuna and Tons River. Chakrata was earlier known as Jaunsar Bawar and the region is mainly populated by Jaunsari tribes. Chakrata is an exquisite hill station.

Climate

Summers are warm with temperatures between 15 and 30 degrees celsius while winters are cold with temperatures between -5 to 10 degrees celsius. .

Season

Round the Year

Accommodation

Forest Rest House and Private Hotels are Availabe.

General Information Of Chakrata

Altitude:2118 mts. Must Visit Tiger Fall, Lakhmandal, Moigad Fall, Ram Tal Garden, Kansar, Devban, Hanol, Kalsi, Power House, Balani Devi Temple Climate Summers are warm with temperatures between 15 and 30 degrees celsius while winters are cold with temperatures between -5 to 10 degrees celsius. Ideal Time April to June and September to November Languages Garhwali, Hindi, Jaunsary, English Festival Shaheed Veer Kesri Chandra Festival Chakrata STD Code 01360

Tourist Attraction in or by Chakrata

Tiger Fall

It falls from a height of 50 metres and converges downwards into a small pond which provides a beautiful view. Tiger Fall is located towards the north-east side of Chakrata and is at a height of 1,395 metres above sea level. The view around the fall makes for an ideal place for outing.

Ram Tal Horticultural Garden

Strategically located in a picturesque location, Ram Tal Horticultural Garden is rich in varied flora and fauna. It is an ideal spot for bird-watching and picnicking. An apple garden and a natural pond in this horticultural garden are the key points of the place.

Kalsi

A beautiful place called Kalsi. Located here is an Ashoka Pillar Rock Edict, which was built in 450 B.C. This place is also significant because it represents the post warfare era of the ancient times when king Ashoka converted himself to the Buddhist faith. An important edict, worth mentioning is the edict made of quartz that is 10 feet long and 8 feet wide.

Chilmiri Neck:

this is the area where Garhwal Rifles Mess and quarters are situated. It leaves unforgettable impact on travelers due to its scenic view of dense forests. This is the ideal spot for watching natural beauty, watching birds of different colours and panoramic view of Himalayan peaks.

Hanol

The temple of the deity constructed in the ' Huna' architectural style elevated at 1429 mts. above sea level is 186 kms. from Dehradun It is believed that a demon lived here and devoured at least one man a day. In Mandrath, a devotee of Lord Shiva defied the custom and prayed to Lord Shiva for help. Deolari Devi another devotee of Shiva and resident of Hanol on being directed by God sent her four sons to Mandrath and asked the man to plough his field. After a long fight lasting a couple

Accessibility

Road distance from Chakrata to(in kms

Well connected by motorable road with Dehradun 92 kms, Saharanpur, 122 kms.

Nearest Airport

For Chakrata is Jolly Grant, 116 km.

Nearest Railway Station

For Chakrata is deharadun -92 kms.