About the City

Chakrata known for its serene environs and pollution-free atmosphere, is situated at a distance of 98 kms from Dehradun at an elevation of  about 7000 ft(2118 mts). One look at Chakrata and it becomes clear that this place is blessed to be the eternal home of natural beauty. Virgin  forests  of  conifers, rhododendrons and oaks are best suited for long walks. It is having a cantonement township and the northern part of Chakrata sub-division provides a fascinating landscape for trekkers and nature lovers.

Accessibility

• By Air
  The nearest airport is Jolly Grant.
• By Rail
  The nearestpoint rail terminus is Dehradun, which is 93 Kms from Chakrata
• By Road
  Chakrata is connected by road with Dehradun, Mussoorie, Saharanpur and Simla

Places of Interest

• Tiger Fall
  5 kms north east of Chakrata and the height of 1395 Mts., it is a beautiful Roaring water fall, falling from a height of 50 mts.converging into a small pond which creates an enchanting effect in the scenic surroundings. It is in the north east of Chakrata and is at a height of 1395 mts above sea level. Roaring, gushing water, thickly forest and a beautiful view makes it an ideal place for enchanting outing.
  
  
• Lakhamandal
  Past Kempty falls, 75 kms on the Mussoorie-Yamnotri road lies Lakhamandal, having a historical as well as mythological significance. It figures prominently in the annals of Mahabharat. Lakhamandal is believed to be the place where Duryodhana of Mahabharat episode conspired to burn alive Legend has it that the Kaurvas made a shelter house and conspired to burn the Pandavas alive here. Lakhmandal is situated on the bank of Yamuna at a distance of 35 kms. From  Chakrata  and 128 kms. from Dehra Dun.  To the antiquarian  it  provides considerable  material  of interest.  It contains temples dedicated  to  Diva, The  five  pandava  brothers,  Parasuram and Kedar.   In  order  to  burn  the Pandavas, the Kauravas had built their 'Laksha Grah' (house of lac).  The  two remarkable well executed figures in stone of Arjuna and the other of Bhima are available in the village. It is situated at a distance of 111Kms from Mussoorie and 125 Kms. from Dehra Dun via Herbertpur.
  
  
• Hanol
  Lord ‘Mahasu’ is worshipped in the village of Hanol, lying on the eastern bank of the Tons. Hanol temple had been originally constructed in the 'Huna'   architectural style, but it acquired a mixed style. The deity of 'Mahasu'  is worshipped in this temple which is situated in the village of Honol, on the eastern bank of the Tamas (Tons) is 186 kms from Dehradun. It is believed that a demon lived here and devoured atleast one man a day. In mandrath, a devotee of Lord Shiva defied the custom and prayed to Lord Shiva for help. Deolari Devi another devotee of Shiva and a resident of Hanol on being directed by God sent her four sons to Mandrath and asked the man to plough his field. After a long fight lasting a couple of days the demon was killed and the man while ploughing his field discovered four Shivlings-Maasu, Pavasi, Vasik and Chalda named after the four sons of Deolari Devi. The villagers thereafter started worshipping Shiva as ‘Mahasu’.
  
• Balani Devi Temple
  Temple is situated on Dehradun-Tyuni motorable road via Chakrata 26 kms short of Tyuni and 60 kms from Chakrata.
  
  
• Deoban :
  16 km from Chakrata at an altitude of 9500 feet. From the name it seems to be a forest of Deodar or Pine. You need to take a diversion from the Tiuni road , may be after traveling for 5 / 6 km. But from that point onwards you will have to track. If you are interested then you may check out tracking programmers conducted by Forest Deptt.