Best time to visit ChakrataChakrata in summers: During summers the weather of Chakrata remains pleasant and salubrious. Carry light woolens while travelling to Chakrata during summers. The majestic Himalayan peaks are distinctly visible during summers and the mountain breeze steals the show. Chakrata in monsoons: The snow clad Himalayas plays hide and seek during winters with clouds obstructing the views. A wide variety of verdant colors can be seen from Chakrata during monsoon months. The monsoon months of Chakrata are from July to September. Experience the wilderness of nature during these months. Enjoy the sip of tea, gazing at the verdant mountains and listen to the raindrops falling on the tree leaves. There are chances of getting roads blocked for a couple of hours due to landslides but the scenic beauty of Chakrata during monsoons is worth it. Do carry raincoats. Chakrata in winters: Chakrata receives snowfall during winters and heavy woolens are required. Tranquility and seclusion are at its best during winter months in Chakrata. Snow capped Himalayas are best seen from Chakrata during winters. Enjoy bonfires and barbeques in Chakrata during winter months. |
How to Reach Chakrata
By Air: The nearest airport to Chakrata is Jolly Grant, situated at a distance of 113kms. Taxis are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Chakrata. Jolly Grant Airport is a domestic airport well connected to Delhi and Chandigarh with daily flights. Chakrata is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. The distance from Jolly Grant Airport to Chakrata can be easily covered in 3hrs of time. By Rail: Dehradun is the nearest railhead to Chakrata situated at a distance of 87kms. Taxis and buses are easily available from Dehradun to Chakrata. You can either hire cab on your own or on shared basis. Chakrata is well connected by motorable roads from Dehradun. Dehradun in well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Shatabdi Express and Mussoorie Express are the two major trains connecting Dehradun with major cities of India. Dehradun has excellent rail network with all important cities like Amritsar, Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi etc. By Road: Chakrata is well connected with motorable roads. Buses to Mussoorie and Dehradun Chakrata are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi. From Mussoorie and Dehrdun you can take another bus or taxi to Chakrata. Buses and Taxis to Chakrata are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Chakrata is also well connected by motorable roads with Himachal Pradesh via Paonta Sahib. Chakrata is situated 311kms from Delhi which can be easily covered with 8hrs of time.
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