Renting out your home in Chakrata

Our advice for Chakrata

Chakrata is a cantonment at about 2,118 metres in Dehradun district, set between the Tons and Yamuna valleys in the Jaunsar-Bawar region. It lies roughly 98 km from Dehradun yet feels much further: dense forest, traditional wooden houses and a local culture quite distinct from the plains. The army has been here since 1869, and it still shapes who may visit and what may be built.

Practical realities

• The road climbs steeply from Kalsi; monsoon slips and winter snow can cut access for a while.
• Supplies are limited locally, so stock essentials and tell guests what is and is not available nearby.
• Mobile coverage and internet vary from one spot to the next; test them before promising remote-work suitability.
• Power backup and dependable hot water are necessary through the cold months.