Chakrata – Where Clouds Visit & Huts Welcome

To be honest, Chakrata was never in our bucket list. But then the maddening metro life pushed us to look for an escape. I still remember till midnight we hadn’t fixed our destination. We were googling all the nearby places and debating on whether to go to Nahan in Himachal or Chakrata in Uttarakhand. We decided to opt for the latter.

Chakrata Hill Station Uttarakhand Travel Guide

Boy, aren’t we glad we did that! It was the month of March in Delhi. The summer hadn’t set in and winters had overstayed its welcome.

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Delhi’s Closest Hill Station: Weekend Road Trip To Lansdowne

It is about the time when Shera had not entered our lives. But we were happy with Radha. Those uninitiated, Shera is our Safari and Radha our Alto.
It was the usual weekend but our traveler souls were thirsty for some travel. We had two options in kitty- Mussoorie or Lansdowne.

lansdowne Bhulla lake

We settled down for Lansdowne for two reasons a) It was relatively unknown b) It was closer to Delhi.

hotels in lansdowne

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Deoria Tal: An Enchanting Lake in the Hidden Hamlet of Sari Village

The spiral roads of Uttarakhand are full of wonders. The terraced hills, the rhododendron trees, the foliage flowers, and the snow-laden peaks greet you as you travel on them. The tiny hamlets of the state fill you with curiosity and their simple way of life leave you impressed.

Deoria Tal Sari Village

One such village of Uttarakhand is Sari. The scenic village is located at an elevation of 2000 meters. Dotted with the oak and rhododendron trees the village of Sari is not just picturesque but also exists in the vicinity of the famous Deoria Lake and is the base camp for Tungnath for many.

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Chopta & Tungnath: Partying with the coolest Lord at his highest abode

“It is the highest Shiva temple in the world” we screamed with excitement.  And that was the moment we knew, what’s our next destination gonna be like. Tungnath temple is the highest Shiva abode in the world. Further up rests the summit of Chandrashila, another 1.5 kilometers from Tungnath.  Nearly 6 hours trek to Tungnath starts at a small hill town of Chopta, also known as the mini Switzerland of India. Continue reading Chopta & Tungnath: Partying with the coolest Lord at his highest abode