Dakpathar


Dakpathar lies about 790 meters above sea level at the foothills of Shivalik range on the banks of river Yamuna. Dakpathar is only 45 kilometers away from Dehradun and is a wonderful tourist destination. Dakpathar is well connected by a regular bus service from the Doon valley's parade ground and highway bus terminus.

Both these destinations lie at the close vicinity to the railway station of Dehradun. The Yamuna Hydel Scheme played an active role in make Dakpathar a fantastic tourist's spot.

Dakpathar is a place of unique natural beauty. The additional infrastructural facilities furnished by the Yamuna hydel scheme have heightened the tourist prospective of Dakpathar. Dakpathar has a tourist rest house with swimming pool that provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.

Hydroelectric Project of Dakpathar is another popular tourist attraction. If you wish to see the famous historic rock edict of Asoka you have to go at Kaki which is about 6 kilometers further from Dakpathar.

Dakpathar is well connected by road. The tourist complex of Dakpathar has a spacious lawns and beautiful gardens where you can enjoy all the facilities to a comfortable stay. Some of the popular tourist attractions around Dakpathar are as follows:
  • Asan Barrage is about 11 kilometers from Dakpathar has exciting water sport facilities.

  • Kalsi is about 6 kilometers from Dakpathar exhibiting Asokan edict that is preserved till today by the Archaeological Survey of India.

  • Lakha Mandal is 80 kilometers from Dakpathar where you will find numerous idols of archaeological importance.

  • Paonta Sahib is 16 kilometers from Dakpathar and is famous for Gurudwara of Guru Gobind Singh.

Last Updated on 15 April 2011