Why Chakrata is a must-do in Uttarakhand

Jun 24, 2019 | Travel

They say, well begun is half done.

We were recently touring unexplored destinations in Uttarakhand and our expedition started from Chakrata, the cantonment town in the district of Dehradun. Our first two days in Chakrata were very eventful and full of adventure, thanks to Uttarakhand Tourism who organised this offbeat one-of-a-kind experience to this beautiful state for us.

It took us 9-10 hours to reach Chakrata from Delhi, long lunch and chai pakora breaks thrown in (we’re laid-back travelers). We spent our first night at Koruwa at Deodar Dreams Resort in beautiful wooden cabins erected in the middle of vast green farmland. But the magic of this place set in once we woke up in the morning and stepped out of our cabins. We were surrounded by mountains in varied hues of blue and green. Thanks, guys for the coffee, bonfire, and sumptuous dinner out in the open under the starry sky.  Because of you – our trip had started on a promising note.

The next stop was water rappelling at Kimona Falls. That was a new for us. Everybody in our team was out of their wits trying to evaluate how dangerous was this activity. Sucker for all things adventure I volunteered to go first, and man, what an experience! The activity was done under the supervision of trained professional Mr. Sandeep Singh, a degree holder from NIM. I followed his instructions to the T. After the initial – oh God will I make it feel – it was orgasmic. The cool water splashing on the face head-on made me forget that I was virtually hanging in the stream! Under Mr. Singh’s instruction, I also let go of my hand to pose a wave to my teammates but no picture or video could capture the adrenaline rush that I was experiencing. The activity also involved a little bit of trekking down and up the hill. Water rappelling was breathtaking – literally so. Try it only if you are an adventure person.

Next up was drive to Tiger Falls – the most sought-after picnic spot in Chakrata. Like a true blue Piscean, I just couldn’t resist water the second time today. Standing below this waterfall under the massive pressure of water falling over you, one just marvels at the gifts of nature that have been bestowed upon this beautiful state.  The feeling was most cathartic here. We spent a good couple of hours at Tiger Falls.

A stroll through Chakrata market followed by a few hours’ drive and we were at our next stay in Chakrata – Ramtal Resort. The good got better here. These luxury tents were located in a pristine location in Chakrata and the view from here was totally worth the drive and fatigue. The stay at Ramtal Resort and the sunset from Chilmiri Peak can be the sole reason to come to Chakrata.  The food here was a simple home-cooked variety and we prefer that when we travel.

We loved this part of our trip and believe this can also be a standalone activity, like for people who are looking for just a relaxed staycation.

There is a lot more to share about our Uttarakhand journeys so do stay tuned.

P.S. – Special thanks to Mr. Prakash Khatri for some of the beautiful shots.

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27 Comments

  1. Tara Pittman

    I have never been to any type of waterfall. This post is making me want to travel.

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  2. Cristina Petrini

    The place I need to find my energy and my balance!

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  3. Amber Myers

    What a neat place to explore. I’ve never been to this area before. I would LOVE to see the waterfall. So gorgeous.

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  4. Erica Rodgers

    The Kimona Falls look so beautiful! I won’t lie I had to look up where Chakrata was! I learned a lot from reading this.

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  5. Jessica Joachim

    This looks like such a lovely destination! The photos are really nice and that resort seems like it would be really nice.

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    • Delhifundos

      It definitely is beautiful and uncharted..

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  6. anshul

    I have been to Chakrata and didn’t like it that much. It feels like Mussoori’s alternative in a way how Kasol is now Manali’s alternative. But I am sure people looking to try something offbeat will love your blog and your tips. Waterfall rappeling is a cool activity to try there.

    Regards
    Anshul

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    • Delhifundos

      We had a very different experience especially when we moved out of Chakrata a little bit.

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  7. Alvern @ Success Unscrambled

    It sounds like you had a blast. Hats off to you for volunteering to go first. I actually never heard of water rappelling before so I must look into it. The area looks breathtaking and I would like to visit one day.

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  8. Krysten Quiles

    Wow this is a really cool experience. Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

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  9. Sarah Meh

    I have travelled to India when I was just 2 years old. I wish to visit this beautiful country again. *smeh

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  10. leah

    this looks like such a neat place. I love that you’ve been and reviewed for us newcomers!

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