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Best Places to Visit in Chakrata
Robber’s Cave
Witness the miracle of Nature at the Robber’s Cave, which is approximately 8km from Dehradun. Robber’s Cave is a 600 M elongated naturally formed cave. A river passes through this cave making this place a perfect picnic spot for family and friends. The weird and wonderful thing about this place is that a stream of water miraculously appears
Camp in Peace and Tranquil
Rejuvenate your inner self with camping in the verdant valleys of Dehradun. Since the city is one of the gateways to adventures, a small stopover with camp having delicious food and bonfire will be perfect for all. These camps are usually isolated from the main city center and provide an ardent beautiful view of hills around.
Paragliding
Feel the adrenaline rush; go flying into that infinite sky. Soar high and witness a heavenly panorama of Mother Nature. One of the most exhilarating things to do in Dehradun is Paragliding. Get an aerial view of the immaculate beauty of Mussoorie, Chakrata ,Tehri Lake, Purola , Pauri and Rishikesh.
Malsi Deer Park
Just hop into Malsi deer park where you can find soothing greenery, happy deer and they all are capable of making every visitor cheerful. And not only deer but you also get to see exotic birds, parrots, nilgai, 2-horned deer and much more. This wildlife picnic spot is also loaded with waterbodies
Raj Bhawan
The temple is located on the river banks of Tons Nadi river and one of the very ancient space to offer prayers. Hosting a fair on every Shivratri, it attracts hundreds of devotees and let them relish in the peace. The major shrine is lying within the cave where water drips on the Shivling, giving the name of Tapkeshawar Mahadev.
Clock towers
Clock towers are specific buildings made to house a turret clock inside it. Turret clock is a clock which is a public amenity and larger than a domestic clock. It can have more than one face exceeding till four and even have a bell for the whole town to listen to the time. The construction of this clock tower in Dehradun started in 1948 and completed in 1953.
Sahastradhara
The idea of an ideal vacation is to admire the exquisiteness of the environment and to attain peace in its captivating aura. Witness nirvana at Sahastradhara in Dehradun and forget about all your tensions and stress. It is popularly known for its serene vista. The word Sahastradhara means 'Thousand fold spring'. The beauty of this waterfall during the rainy season is spellbinding.
The Villages to visit
Kandhar
Beautiful village nestled in the lap of nature adjacent to a thick deodar jungle still maintains its old-world grandeur and charm. The environs of this quaint village are rich in the Himalayan flora and fauna. One can spend a couple of hours enjoying a leisurely walk around the village and interacting with its inhabitants.
Mungad
Located near Lokhandi, 14 km away from Chakrata along the foothills of Deoban forest, Mungad is a quaint and scenic village with picture perfect surroundings. A perfect respite from the chaotic city life, it offers insight into the local architecture and village life of a typical Jansauri village. Surrounded by fragrant deodar and pine forests.
Koti Banal
A heritage village located in the Rajgarhi area of Uttarkashi district about 19 km from Barkot in Uttarakhand where centuries-old unique architectures have amazed researchers from country and abroad. Known as Koti Banal in local parlance, large number of these multi-storied traditional houses exhibit antiquity and distinct construction style.