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Chakrata: the quiet side of Dehradun
Delhi→Chakrata

Chakrata: the quiet side of Dehradun

A cantonment town in deodar forest with few crowds, reached by a proper climb after Kalsi. The answer to a packed Mussoorie weekend.

A cantonment town in deodar forest with few crowds, reached by a proper climb after Kalsi. The answer to a packed Mussoorie weekend.

Distance296 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~7 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonOct – JunIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating

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Map of the road from Delhi to ChakrataMap of the road from Delhi to Chakrata
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Ride details

Road typeNH 709B, then via Vikasnagar and Kalsi
Road conditionMixed conditions
Fuel availabilityLimited
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayLimited
Mixed conditions

Flat roads through Shamli and Saharanpur to Vikasnagar. After Kalsi the road climbs hard for about 40 km, narrow and steep in places. Fuel up in Vikasnagar and ride down before dark.

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