Chakrata

Chakrata is a small town of Dehradun district located in Uttarakhand. It is very much popular for climbing and camping. Tourist can enjoy beautiful natural scenery as Chakrata is surrounded by forests, waterfalls & some mesmerizing view.

Chakrata is located at approximately 2,118m (7,000 feet) above sea level. There are many advantages to this height. You can expect to find pleasant weather and fresh air throughout the year. Another part of living in this area is that there is no moisture in the air during the summer months.

Chakrata is surrounded by very thick forests of deodar, oak, and rhododendron. One of the natural features located on the opposite side of the area is the Tons River Valley. On the other side of the Tons River Valley are the peaks of the Himalayas. You cannot help but feel amazed by this beautiful area, where you could easily spend hours relaxing on a hillside.

Key Information About Chakrata:

Chakrata Altitude	2,118 meters (7,000 feet) above sea level
Region	Jaunsar-Bawar
Language	Hindi, Jaunsari dialect, Garhwali
Famous For	Tiger Falls, deodar forests, trekking, camping, winter skiing at Mundali
Type	Cantonment + Hill Station
Permit Required?	Only for foreign nationals (ILP needed)

Things to Do in Chakrata:

• Trek through forest trails to Tiger Falls.
• Camp under stars at Kanasar or Mundali.
• Enjoy skiing and snow play at Mundali.
• Spot Himalayan birds on a nature walk.
• Explore ancient Budher Caves near Deoban forest.
• Catch sunrise views from Chilmiri Neck top.

Places to Visit Near Chakrata:

There is actually quite a lot to see here, more than people expect. Here are the top places you should not miss:

Place	Distance	Highlight
Tiger Falls	20 km	Asia's highest direct waterfall, 312 feet.
Chilmiri Neck	5 km	Best 360° Himalayan views near Chakrata.
Deoban	12 km	Dense deodar forest with Himalayan panoramas.
Budher Caves	40 km	Ancient limestone caves, perfect for adventure.
Mundali	36 km	Hidden skiing spot, snowy winter paradise.
Ram Tal Horticultural Garden	12 km	Peaceful lakeside garden, great for birdwatching.
Landour	94 km	Ruskin Bond's charming old British hill town.
Surkanda Devi Temple	120 km	Sacred hilltop temple, stunning Himalayan views.
Benog Wildlife Sanctuary	72 km	Quiet forest sanctuary, rare birds spotted here.
Nag Tibba Trek	100 km	Favourite beginner trek in lower Himalayas.

Travel Tips for Chakrata:

• Pack warm clothes, even in summer months
• Hire a cab if mountain driving feels risky
• Carry enough cash before leaving Dehradun
• ATMs are very limited inside Chakrata town
• BSNL network works best in the area
• Wear trekking shoes for the Tiger Falls trail
• Trail gets slippery and muddy after rain
• Foreign nationals need an Inner Line Permit (ILP)
• Indian citizens can enter Chakrata freely