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Left to Right: On
route to the camp, Misty Mountains, A village temple in
Chakrata, the shepherd, part of the cantonment!
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Chakrata
was earlier known as Jaunsar Bawar and is inhabited by the
Jaunsari tribe. IN 1866, Colonel Hume of the British Indian Army
set up a cantonment and in 1869, the troops and Officers
occupied it.
The area has an abundance of
conikers, rhododendrons and oaks. A key attraction near Chakrata
is the waterfall named Tiger Fall. A secluded -nearby, leafy
hamlet of Deoban is offered a panoramic view of the Himalayas
stretching from Kinnaur to Garhwal and Kumaon.
The region also has a host of
temples including ones at Hanol a temple dedicated to Lord
Mahasu; Radina, Thaina, Indroli, Lakhwar, and Lakhamandal, on
the banks of river Yamuna, known for its ancient Shiva Temple,
which traces its existence to the legends of Mahabharata,
the village also has several natural caves.
The alpine meadows of Mundali
(2776 mts.), offers skiing opportunities, November to April.
There are approx. 2-3 basic
private hotels in Chakrata, and some dhabas. Petrol and diesel
are hard to come by (for civilians), but can be obtained in
small quantities from local traders.
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