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Chakrata–A Hill Town of Tourist Significance in Uttarakhand
Chakrata is a little hill town located near Dehradun at an elevation of 6948 feet above sea level. The beautiful region is popular for its coniferous forest, treks, caves as well as ancient temples. You can come here through Uttarakhand trip packages. With mountain climbing among the well-known adventure activities in Chakrata, the region is transforming into a sought-after attraction for camping. Here you have wonderful waterfalls like the Tiger Falls. Chakrata is also called heaven for a traveler who wants secluded tranquil destinations. The tallest peak located in the hill region is Kharamba Peak at an elevation of 10,000 ft and is engulfed by thick forests as well as multiple vistas of nature. The Chakrata forests have immense wildlife with diversity and you find wild fowls, panthers as well as spotted deer.
Once the spot for the Jaunsari tribe by the name Jaunsar Bawar, Chakrata provides an immense view of the Yamuna valley. The development in the region was done by the East India Company and you also find a military cantonment but the area is restricted to civilians. You can come here through the Uttarakhand tour packages conducted by Hellovisit.
Tiger Falls provides a terrific natural view and is located in Chakrata close to Dehradun. Located in the midst of sizzling nature, this is a popular spot for a retreat among travelers as well as locals. Here you get peace from the noise of the cities and the exemplary views of these natural falls are immense. Engulfed with the thick forest as well as the fast-flowing water, the fall makes a sound in the adjacent hillocks providing a sense of rejuvenation. With a height of 312 ft, it is the tallest direct waterfall in India. You can come here through the Chakrata holiday trip packages.
Engulfed with magnetizing woody deodars, the waterfall is at a distance of 20 km from Chakrata. Other than being a picnic spot, tiger falls becomes an ideal spot because of the trek route close by. In case you love adventure and want a trek filled with excitement, this spot is a wonderful choice for you. Here you take the best advantage of the mesmerizing wild beauty. Here you feel far from the metro life and remain blessed with the surroundings of pure nature. Being a nature lover, Tiger Falls is a very good choice for you. You can come here through Uttarakhand vacation trip packages.
At an elevation of 2200 meters, Deoban provides mesmerizing views of Himalayan ranges and is engulfed with the thick deodar forest cover. If you are a bird lover, you will find different types of Himalayan Woodpeckers apart from white-collared blackbirds as well as Green Backed tits. This is an exclusive place for the ornithologist. You can come here through the Uttarakhand environment trip package conducted by Hellovisit. A 15 minutes trek to the forests will make you reach Vyasa Shikhar and which is the place where Vyasa wrote the script of Mahabharata. You can also have a glimpse of various Himalayan ranges as well as peaks from this spot. You can come here through the Chakrata holiday trip package conducted by Hellovisit.
At around 30 km from Chakrata, you find the Budher caves also called Miola caves. The name Miola is kept after a German citizen responsible for the discovery of the cave. The cave is now a well-known spot for tourist exploration. You can come here through the Uttarakhand travel package. As per the belief, the cave was dug by the Pandavas during the exile that took place before the Mahabharata war. The length of the cave is around 150m long and is a sought-after spot for adrenaline junkies who want caving opportunities. The caves are crafted by limestone rocks having mesmerizing stalagmites as well as stalactite formations. You can come here through Chakrata holiday trip packages.
Among the peak points, Chilmiri is the spot of the cantonment location. You can have a look at the Rohini Peak, Swarga Peak as well as Banderpoonch Massif from this spot. You can come here through the Uttarakhand vacation trip package. Forests engulfing Chilmiri Neck provide a rare chance for bird watching because of various migratory birds. You can also have a glimpse of the colorful butterflies providing a special charm to the spot. You can come here through the Uttarakhand trip packages conducted through Hellovisit.
One of the principal attractions in Chakrata, Ram Tal Horticultural Garden has situated 9 km from Chakrata. You can come here through Chakrata tour packages. Engulfed with climbers, conifers, lichen, ferns, flowering plants as well as woody trees apart from the Black-headed Jay, Gray Treepie as well as Oriental turtle dove. You also have an apple garden as well as a natural pond as some significant attractions in the region apart from the greenish lawns. You can come here through the Chaktara environment trip package.
If you want to spend some days in seclusion with pristine nature, you can come here for mountain views, waterfalls, treks as well as caves.
Treks, mountain views, gardens, caves, etc
March-April, August to November
2 days
Come to Dehradun by rail or air. From Dehradun, come to Chakrata by road.
Some of the luxuries stay here are Blue Canvas resort, Sidus Galaxy resort, and Wild rocks resort apart from many others. The region also offers budget stays. Your stay depends on your choice as well as your financial capacity.