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Places of Interest
Tiger Fall
Lakhamandal

Hanol

 

Chakrata is a hill locked town and is situated on the hills of Chakrata & Kalina. British army officers created this town 115 years ago. Colonel Hume of the 55th Regiment came here to explore the possibilities of converting the area into a military cantonment. The wildlife in the area is worth a look, with animals ranging from Wild Fowl to Panther and from Spotted Deer to Wild Bear. There are fifty thousand tribals residing in the suburbs and the Jungles of Chakrata. These tribals are considered to be the descendants from the Aryan hordes who invaded the Indus Valley in the early ages. Situated at a distance of 92 Kms. from Dehra Dun.

(Chakrata is Restricted for Foreign Tourists.)
Foreign Tourists are allowed upto Kalsi. For visiting Chakrata foreigners have to obtain a permit from the commandant 22 force c/o 56 APO.

HEIGHT 2, 135 Mts. (6,950 ft)
CLIMATE Max. 30oC,Min.10oC (In Summers)
Max.15oC, Min.-5oC (In Winters)
CLOTHING Winter - Heavy Woollen, Summer- Cotton and Light Woollen
SEASON  April to June, Sept. and October
RAINFALL 178 CMS. Per Annum
LANGUAGE Garhwali, Hindi.
ACCESSIBILITY   
Air Nearest airport is Jolly Grant 116 Kms.
Rail Nearest railhead is DehraDun- 92
Road Chakrata is well connected by road with Dehradun, Saharanpur and Mussoorie and Shimla.
Major Distance
Chakrata to Dehradun via Kalsi   92 Kms.
Chakrata to Mussoorie via
 Yamuna Bridge
  82 Kms.
Chakrata to Saharanpur via Herbertpur   122 Kms.
Chakrata to Simla via Tuini and Arakot   214 Kms.

 

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