Nagthat Chakrata

NAGTHAT (NEAR CHAKRATA) 363 kms from Delhi, 93 kms from Dehradun ,52 kms from Mussoorie, 28 kms from Chakrata Away from the dust & grime of the plains, this beautiful Place located at a cool 6400ft and overlooking the Yamuna valley is an ideal holiday spot. For the adventure seeker there are activities galore like Rafting on the Yamuna, Tiger Falls, Bridge Slithering, Kayaking, etc.
This Place is nestled in a valley with a spectacular view of the Doon Valley with views stretching as far as Dehradun and Mussoorie. This place is located at an altitude of 6400 ft and this ensures a cool and comfortable climate all year round. The Place is located in Uttarakhand state and is easily approachable from Delhi (8 hrs drive) or is just a short 2 hr drive from Dehradun. With minimum inhabitation all around this is a quiet getaway for anyone looking to remove themselves from the hustle and bustle of urban life and very beautiful views of the Himalayas, the snow-covered peaks of the high heels that makes the pleasure of seeing the excited.
A short drive of 25 kms from the Place gets you to Chakrata town which has been an army cantonment from the British times. Surrounded by thick forest, this town is an ideal place to spend time exploring the interesting market (especially for handmade woolen clothing) From Chakrata one can go on a downhill walk (2 hrs) to the Tiger Falls (the biggest waterfall in this area) and spend a couple of hours here in the pool that is formed below the Falls. For those averse to walking to the Falls, you could drive ahead from Chakrata to a point closer to the Falls to enjoy the natural beauty here.