THE MAGICAL PLACE IN UTTRAKHAND INDIA

CHAKRATA

CHAKRATA ( Dehradun )

Chakrata is a small town on a hill near Dehradun in Uttarakhand, located at an elevation of 6,948 feet and is famous for its coniferous forests, trekking, caves and ancient temples.

With mountain climbing as one of the popular activities in Chakrata, it has also become a popular camping destination. With some beautiful waterfalls, especially Tiger Falls, Chakrata is a backpacker's paradise and an ideal location for people looking for quiet, unconventional destinations. The highest peak in the hills is Kharamba Peak, which sits at 10,000 feet and is surrounded by dense forests and the bounties of nature. Chakrata forests are home to diverse wildlife such as wild birds, tiger and spotted deer.

Once a small Jaunsari village called Jaunsar Bawar, Chakrata overlooks the Yamuna Valley. Developed by East India Company executives, the venue also houses a military camp which makes access restricted for civilian travelers.

Top place to visit in Chakrata

1. The hidden Tiger fall's. Tiger Falls is a incredible waterfall located amidst hilly terrain close to Chakrata. Untouched through commercialization, Tiger Fall is a favorite attraction amongst simple trekkers in addition to a far off picnic spot for friends.
2. Deoban forest / Bird watching (image's). Deoban (location) is 36 kms from chakrata. It's a forest location where you want to get a permit to enter. It's clean to get. The vicinity is excellent for nature overs there's a forest rest house. The 1/2 of an hour hike from the rest house via the forest will lead you to the very best point. Mythologically it's right here that Vasudev wrote Mahabharat. From right here you get a hundred and eighty degree view of snow clad peaks of nandadevi, yamunotri. the vicinity is surreal. There also are meadows in case you hike down from the forest rest house. It snow's in December.
3. Skiing and Trekking in Mundali. Chakrata Mundali snowboarding excursion is a hill station tour. it is able to be a family excursions as well as group excursion. Chakrata is a lovely hill station in Uttarakhand receives occasional snowfall during the winter.
4. Ram Tal Horticultural Garden. One of the famous points of interest Chakrata, Ram Tal Horticultural Garden is located nine km from Chakrata on Chakrata-Mussoorie route. Covered by many types of climbers, conifers, lichen, ferns, flowering flora and trees, the lawn is home to the well-known Black headed Jay, Grey Treepie and Oriental turtle dove. An apple lawn and a natural pond on this horticultural garden are a number of the fundamental points of interest of the region except the extensive expanse of Garden.
5. Chilmiri Neck (location) is the best top in Chakrata surrounded by lush inexperienced deodar forests. Tourists can experience the amazing view of the Himalayan Ranges and distant hills from Chilmiri Neck. Bandarpoonch, Rohini and Swarg Peaks are a few maximum well-known mountain peaks which may be effortlessly visible from Chilmiri Neck.
6. Budher Caves at a distance of about 30 km from Chakrata. The cave is assumed to be dug by Pandavas for the duration of their "Vanvaas" or exile earlier than the Mahabharata War turned into fought. The cave is round 150m lengthy and is a incredible spot for adrenalin junkies who're searching out a few caving opportunities. The caves are in the main shaped out of limestone rocks with incredible stalagmite and stalactite formations.

Chakrata Food

Due to sluggish inflow of tourists at Chakrata, now no longer many eating places have mushroomed at Chakrata. One can discover roadside meals stalls and meals joints that serve local delicacies, North Indian cuisine and popular Chinese dishes. However, a few lodges and motels have integrated restaurants that serve a wide variety of delectable cuisines one wishes to savor.

Stay in Chakrata

Chakrata is thought for its secluded area and serene atmosphere. Due to its relative obscurity among tourists, there are best a handful of inns and lodges for traveler to stay. Backpackers generally tend to take their tents and camp under the starlight. If one prefers a hotel, it's miles recommended to book your lodging in boost so that you can keep away from last-minute rush and uncertainly over availability.