#Dehradun : A fascinating little gem in Uttarakhand, Chakrata was once a cantonment town set up by the British Indian Army in 1866. With Mussourie to the east and Kinnaur valley to its west, this is an ideal getaway, far removed from the din and bustle of the city. A secluded hill station surrounded by coniferous, rhododendrons and oak trees, nature is its chief attraction.Attractions:
1) Nature walks, bird watching, treks
2) Panoramic view of lower Himalayas
3) Hano Mahasu and Lakhamandal temples on the banks of river Yamuna and its ancient Shiv temple that dates back to the times of the Mahabharata.
How to reach:
By road: Reach Dehradun from Delhi (5-6 hours); you could drive or take bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate. Local buses/cabs available to reach Chakrata (4 hours).
By rail: The closest railhead is Dehradun (train nos: 19019, 12017, 19565, 14309, 14317, 12287) . Local buses/cabs available to reach Chakrata (4 hours).
By air: Jolly Grant, Dehradun is the closest airport to Chakrata. Spicejet, Jet Airways and Air India all fly to Dehradun. Local buses/cabs available to reach Chakrata (4 hours).
Places to stay:
1) Himalayan Paradise
Web: http://www.
2) Snow View Hotel
Web: http://chakratasnowview.com/
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