Chakrata — The Serene Crown of Garhwal

Hidden deep in the Garhwal Himalayas, Chakrata is an offbeat hill station that feels untouched by time. Located at an altitude of about 7,000 feet, this quiet cantonment town in Uttarakhand is surrounded by dense deodar forests, rolling meadows, and snow-covered peaks. Unlike crowded tourist places, Chakrata offers an authentic Himalayan charm — where the air is crisp, the sunsets golden, and life moves at a soothing mountain rhythm.

A former British Army cantonment, Chakrata still holds its colonial charm with stone pathways, forest trails, and timeless silence. Here, mornings begin with birdsong and mist floating over the hills, while evenings end with starlit skies and cool mountain breezes. It’s a perfect hideaway for those seeking peace, photography, and nature’s slow beauty.