Chakrata

[1] Chakrata is an access-restricted military cantonment, and foreigners face severe restrictions in visiting.Notably, it is the permanent garrison of the secretive and elite Special Frontier Force, also known as 'Establishment 22' (called "Two-Two"), the only ethnic Tibetan unit of the Indian Army, which was raised after the Sino-India War of 1962.Chakrata can be reached from Dehradun via Mussoorie or Vikasnagar passing through kalsi Gate (where Ashoka Stumbh is situated).Travelling in the monsoon can be tricky as the area sees frequent road blockages due to landslides.Child (aged under 6 years) population of Chakrata (CB) cantonment board is 7%, among them 54% are boys and 46% are girls.
View from Deoban of Chakrata
Misty mornings at Budher forest rest house
Forest Rest House – Deoban
Ancient Wooden Mahasu Devta Temple at Hanol.
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