Chakrata



Tour Name: Adventure Explorer
Category: Adventure, Rafting, Hiking
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Highlights: Rafting, Tiger Fall, Bridge slithering etc.
Chakrata is a fascinating destination elevated at 2270 mts above sea level in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand state. It is a secluded hill station with peaceful environment, around 100 kms North West of Dehradun. Chakrata was earlier known as Jaunsar Bawar and the region is mostly populated by Jaunsari tribes. Chakrata is a cantonment area situated between Yamuna and Tons River, is an exquisite place situated amidst coniferous, rhododendron and oak trees. Chakrata is an ideal spot for nature lovers, bird watchers, adventure lovers and wild lifers as the place is more than capable of satisfy in their needs.

Rail: Nearest railhead is Dehradun - 98 kms.

Road: Well-connected by a motorable road with Dehradun 98 kms; Mussoorie 73 kms

Restriction: Chakata is restricted for Foreign Tourists (except nationals of Bhutan and Nepal). Prior permission of competent authority (Inspector General, Special Frontier Force) is essential.

Route: - Dehradun – Vikasnagar - Herbatpur – Kalsi –Take Yamunotri Route - Chakrata

ITINERARY

 

Day 01: Arrive Chakrata

 

Upon arrival check into your camp. A brief, introduction to camp staff and instructors and allocation of accommodation. Breakfast & Time to Relax till lunch. Post lunch familiarization trek through the surrounding jungle. Late afternoon you would be taken through a practical session on MOUNTAIN SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES and also have a session on ROPES & KNOTS. Evening tea followed bonfire
Dinner and Overnight stay at Camp

 

   
Day 02: Rafting & Water activities (rafting/13 kms / approx / 2-3 hrs)

Wake up early Morning Calisthenics. Booster activities at the camp to charge up for the rest of the day. Post breakfast, you will depart to the Yamuna for a Day of Adventure & Fun. At the Yamuna Bridge try out BRIDGE SLITHERING, DUCKIE RIDES especially for kids, & also White Water Rafting stretch of 13 kms on the Yamuna for 2-3 hours of thrilling non-stop white water action. Thereafter, Hot Picnic lunch. Return to the camp and relax. After having evening tea we will conduct a session on organizing a self contained wilderness trip.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Camp

 

 
Day 03: Camp - Chakrata (Drive /22 kms / approx / 1 hrs)
Chakrata - Tiger Falls (Trek /4 kms / approx 1.5 hrs)
Tiger Falls – Camp (Drive / 45 kms / approx / 2 hrs

This morning after breakfast drive to Chakrata (Drive/1 hr) and from here trek down to TIGER FALLS, this trek would take about 40 mts / 4 kms. Packed lunch would be provided today. Enjoy yourself in the pool below the fall and later trek for 30 mts back to the road head from where board your vehicles and drive back to the camp. Arrive camp and continued by some FUN games around the bonfire. Evening tea/coffee with snacks and bonfire
Dinner and Overnight stay at Camp

 

   
Day 04: Full day Trek to Chaurani Camp (Trek /6 kms / approx 5 hrs)

In the morning post breakfast set out on a hike starting from the Camp itself. This hike is through a very interesting terrain and will take 4 to 5 hours with pit stops in between. Along the trail one gets a magnificent view of some of the famous Himalayan peaks like Bandarponch & Kalanag. Further we will also cross Chaurani, a famous campsite in the olden days used by Britishers. Towards evening we hike up to a vantage point to experience the pleasure of seeing sun set on the mountains and after that head back to the Camp. Evening tea / coffee with snacks and bonfire
Dinner and Overnight stay at Camp

 

   
Day 05: Departure for onward journey.

This morning after early Breakfast Camp cleanup and packing. Programming closing sessions and participating in sharing views and ideas. Check-out from the camp & depart for onward journey with sweet memories.

 

****Tour Ends****