Our guides to places near Chakrata
Places around Chakrata
| Place | Distance | What it is | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilmiri Neck | ≈ 4-5 km | Ridge-top sunset viewpoint | All year |
| Ram Tal Horticultural Garden | ≈ 12-15 km | Small garden with a pond | Mar - Nov |
| Deoban | ≈ 13-16 km | High deodar forest with Himalayan views | Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov |
| Tiger Falls | ≈ 20 km by road | Single-drop waterfall of about 95 m | All year |
| Budher and Moila Top | ≈ 25-30 km, then 2-3 km walk | Meadow, pond and limestone caves | Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov |
| Kanasar | ≈ 26-30 km | Forest clearing with very old deodars | All year |
| Mundali | ≈ 36 km | High meadow that gets heavy snow | Dec - Mar for snow |
| Kalsi | ≈ 42 km | Ashokan rock edict near the Yamuna | All year |
| Lakhamandal | ≈ 60-70 km or more | Old Shiva temple complex linked to the Mahabharata | Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov |
| Hanol | ≈ 95-100 km | Mahasu Devta temple on the Tons river | Mar - Jun, Sep - Nov |
Distances are by road and approximate. Sources differ, and some depend on the route taken.
Places Near Chakrata: FAQs
How far is Deoban from Chakrata?
About 13 to 16 km. The last stretch is a rough forest road, so allow close to an hour each way.
How far is Lakhamandal from Chakrata?
Roughly 60 to 70 km by the shorter hill road, and more by other routes. It is a full-day trip from Chakrata.
Can I combine Chakrata with Mussoorie?
Yes. A hill road links the two through Nagthat, Yamuna Bridge and Kempty Falls, about 75 to 80 km.
