Frequently Asked Questions about Chakrata
We have answered some of the most common queries we get from our customers about Delhi to Chakrata tour and packages.
- How to get to Chakrata from Delhi / NCR?
Chakrata is well connected to Delhi / NCR by NE 3 / NH 709B / NH 44 and can be reached in 8.5-hour drive. One can reach Chakrata via Shamli, Panipat or Muzaffarnagar. One can also board a flight to Dehradun airport and then proceed by road to reach Chakrata in about 3.5 hours. From Dehradun Railway station, Chakrata can be reached, by road, in around 3 hours.
- Which is the nearest station to Chakrata?
The nearest airport and railway station to Chakrata are located in Dehradun. The nearest bus station is at Chakrata.
- Which months are best to visit Chakrata?
Chakrata can be visited round the year. During summers, visitors can relish the cool climes and the beautiful environs and during winters, they can enjoy snowfall and indulge in winter sports. However, one word of caution would be, to be careful when visiting Chakrata during the monsoons, as heavy precipitation may lead to landslides. This may result in getting stranded until the debris is cleared and the roads are opened for vehicular movement.
- What is the specialty of Chakrata?
The top tourist attractions in and around Chakrata include Tiger Falls, Deoban, Budher Caves, Mahasu Devta Temple, Mundali, Chilmiri Neck and Ram Tal Horticulture Garden. The forests around Chakrata have abundant flora and fauna. They are the natural habitat of diverse wildlife, including the leopard, spotted dear, the state bird of Uttarakhand, the Monal Pheasant and wild fowls.
- In which district of Uttarakhand is Chakrata located?
Chakrata is located in district Dehradun of Uttarakhand.
- Does it snow in Chakrata?
Yes, it does snow in Chakrata. The chances of snowfall in Chakrata exist between December and February, with the highest possibility in January.
- Can we see the Himalayas from Chakrata?
Yes, the Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi and Trishul peaks are easily visible from Chakrata.
- Where is Chakrata hill station located?
Chakrata is located in district Dehradun of Uttarakhand state of India. It is located at an altitude of 2120 meters, in the Jaunsar Bawar region of Uttarakhand in the Shivalik range of the Outer Himalayas. Mussoorie and Dehradun are the prominent places located close to Chakrata.