Tiger Falls, Chakrata,
Uttarakhand
Tiger Falls is a waterfall located in Chakrata Town in Dehradun district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is considered as one of the highest direct waterfall in India. The Tiger falls is also known as Keraao Pachad and Kailu Pachad in local languages.
The Falls
The falls is located amidst hilly terrains of Chakrata Town inside dense forest. The falls is situated at an elevation of 1395 m above the sea level. It fall from a height of 95 meters (312 feet) and forms a pool at the bottom. Tourist can enjoy a rejuvenating bath in the pool. The sound of the falling waters is similar to the roaring of a tiger. Thus, the waterfall came to be called as Tiger falls. It is best to visit this falls during monsoons (July to September).
Connectivity
The falls is located at about 19
Kms from Chakrata, 20 Kms from Chakrata Bus Stand, 57 Kms from Lakhamandal, 105
Kms from Dehradun Railway Station, 106 Kms from Dehradun and 133 Kms from Dehradun
Airport. The falls is situated on Chakrata to Lakhamandal route. The fall can
be reached through a 1 Km trek from the car parking. There is another trekking
route of about 5 Kms available from Chakrata Town through dense forest to reach
this falls.
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