Chakrata
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Chakrata (चकराता) is a cantonment town and tehsil in Dehradun district in the state of Uttarakhand, India.
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Variants
- Chakranagari (चक्रनगरी) = Chakrata
Location
It lies between the Tons River and Yamuna Rivers, at an elevation of 2118 m, 98 km from the state capital, Dehradun. Chakrata was originally a cantonment of the British Indian Army. To the west lies Himachal Pradesh, and to the east are Mussoorie (73 km) and Tehri Garhwal.
Villages in Chakrata Tehsil
1 Astad, 2 Bahmoo, 3 Bangoti, 4 Baniyana, 5 Bhatar Chhautar, 6 Bhoopau, 7 Bijanu, 8 Birmau, 9 Birpa, 10 Bisau, 11 Bisoi, 12 Bohaa, 13 Buraswa, 14 Chhatau, 15 Chhultar, 16 Chor Kunawa, 17 Chunauti, 18 Dabla, 19 Daduwa, 20 Dakerna, 21 Dasau, 22 Daudha, 23 Derio, 24 Dhaura Pudia, 25 Dohajhusau, 26 Dunawa, 27 Gamari, 28 Gawaila, 29 Ghanta, 30 Ghighau, 31 Guthar, 32 Haja , 33 Hajta, 34 Hayotagari, 35 Hoda, 36 Indroli, 37 Jadi, 38 Jamuwa, 39 Jashta, 40 Jogio, 41 Kaitri, 42 Kaknoi, 43 Kandar, 44 Kandi Chamagata, 45 Kandidhar, 46 Kharsi, 47 Kharwi, 48 Khatuwa, 49 Kitrauli, 50 Kolaha, 51 Kondoi Bondar, 52 Koruwa, 53 Kota, 54 Kota, 55 Kothi, 56 Koti, 57 Kotuwa, 58 Kunna, 59 Kurar Khanarsichar, 60 Kwarana, 61 Kyawa, 62 Lakha Mandal, 63 Lawari, 64 Lohari, 65 Lorli, 66 Maghgaon, 67 Mahpavata, 68 Mahrawna, 69 Mailoth, 70 Makhti, 71 Maletha , 72 Mangrauli, 73 Manjhgaon, 74 Matad, 75 Matiyana, 76 Matiyawa, 77 Mauthi, 78 Megar, 79 Mendal, 80 Mohana, 81 Mungad , 82 Myudha, 83 Nada, 84 Nagou, 85 Naraya, 86 Nithala, 87 Pati , 88 Punaha Pokhari, 89 Rampur Sharna, 90 Rangeu, 91 Rawana, 92 Rikhar, 93 Rikhnad, 94 Sahiya, 95 Sainj, 96 Sainsa, 97 Salga, 98 Samog , 99 Sawara, 100 Shibau, 101 Shirba, 102 Sijla, 103 Silamu , 104 Siribarkoti, 105 Sujau , 106 Sunoda, 107 Thana, 108 Thanta, 109 Tikri Khera , 110 Tungra,
Source - https://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/300-chakrata-dehradun-uttarakhand.html
History
The area is known as Jaunsar-Bawar,[1] which has a marked presence in few surrounding villages.
In 1901, Chakrata Tehsil was part of the Dehradun district, of United Provinces, with a collective population of 51,101, which consisted of the towns of Chakrata (population 1250) and Kalsi, with a population of 760,[2] which is most known for the rock edict of the Mauryan king Ashoka 2nd century BC, first discovered by John Forest, in 1860.
Important tourist places
Chakrata can be reached from Dehradun via Mussoorie or Vikasnagar passing through kalsi Gate (where Ashoka Stumbh is situated). Both routes pass through beautiful mountainous roads. The area has an abundance of conifers, rhododendrons and oaks. The red rhododendrons are the most abundantly found in this region. The attractions near Chakrata are:
- Tiger Falls is one of the highest direct waterfalls in Uttarakhand. It is 20 km from Chakrata and has an elevation of 312 ft.
- Budher (Moila Danda) is a picturesque meadow at an altitude of 2800 metres. The Karst landscapes of Budher are home to a network of ancient limestone caves.
- Kanasar is surrounded by one of the best-rated Deodar forest of Asia. About 25 km from Chakrata market on Tuini Road, the roads are not in the best shape. The meadows and giant trees more than make up for the bumpy drive. It is one of the best picnic spots near Chakrata. A forest rest house in Kanasar and some tented accommodation allows visitors to spend a night here on prior booking.
- Chilmiri sunset point at 4 km from main Chakrata market is a picturesque plateau offering one of the best views of sunset.
- Deoban perched at about 2900 meters offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas.
- Mundali meadows are hard to access yet hold a huge potential for winter sports.
- Lakhamandal is an ancient Hindu temple complex dedicated to Shiva and associated with the Pandavas. It is slightly further from Chakrata and may take almost a whole day of driving and coming back. For heritage and a long drive, this Archaeological Survey of India protected site is a must visit.
- Bairat Khai (The Princess of Hills), also known as Bairat Khai Pass is 25 km east of Chakrata where people can witness 180-degree view of snow-covered Himalayas throughout the year in the north. Situated at an altitude of about 1990 meters, Bairat Khai is surrounded by the peaks of Chorani Dhar at 2300 meters in the west and Julioki Dhar at 2150 meters also known as Tiger hill locally in the eastern side. Bairat Khai has deep valleys on the north and southern side of the pass where you can see villages and houses built in the valleys. Tourists flock here to witness snowfall in the winters and pleasant weather in summers also attract the tourists in huge numbers. Mussoorie is 54 km from Bairat Khai.
- Manjhgaon is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is called Massu Devta in regional language. It is 15 kilometres from Chakrata market. It is the oldest temple in the region.
- Hanol is 100 km from Chakrata and is a beautiful getaway in the middle of nowhere. For those who want to explore and drive/ride nearby, Hanol is a good destination. A Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GMVN) hotel provides basic accommodation in Hanol. Hanol has Mahasu Devta Temple dedicated to Lord Mahasu. Mahasu Devta is worshiped in the entire Jaunsar-babar region and is at seven places across this region like Radina, Thaina, Indroli, Lakhwar, and Lakhamandal.
चकराता
मान्यता है कि कौरवों ने पांडवों व उनकी माता कुंती को जीवित जलाने के लिए ही यहां लाक्षागृह (लाख का घर) का निर्माण कराया था। बताते हैं कि लाखामंडल में वह एतिहासिक गुफा आज भी मौजूद है, जिससे होकर पांडव सकुशल बाहर निकल आए थे। इसके बाद पांडवों ने चक्रनगरी में एक माह बिताया, जिसे आज चकराता कहते हैं। लाखामंडल के अलावा हनोल, थैना व मैंद्रथ में खुदाई के दौरान मिले पौराणिक शिवलिंग व मूर्तियां गवाह हैं कि इस क्षेत्र में पांडवों का वास रहा है। [3]
