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1) The travel from Kalsi to Chakrata or Chakrauta is managed by Indian army through one way traffic with the usual Gate system. The Gate timings are very crucial as it can cause a loss of up to just over two hours depending on the duration by which one misses the previous Gate.
Gate timings as on 14/02/2007 were:7AM, 9:30AM, 12Noon, 2:30PM, 5PM, 7:30PM, 10PM, 1AM &4AM.
2) The road condition is pretty bad for about 10-12 Kms in patches from Kalsi to Sahiya(19 Kms.). It is still manageable even with small vehicles .From Sahiya to Chakrata(23 Kms.), the road condition is relatively much better.
3) There are only two hotels in the Chakrata market- Himgiri and Uttarayan. The hotel, Snow view is less than a Km. away, whereas the hotel Himalayan Paradise is abour 6 Kms. on the way to Lakhamandal or Tiger falls.
4) The booking details of both the hotels (S.V. and H.P.) are given in their respective internet web sites.
5) The road or should I say the approach to Deoban is such that only vehicles with good ground clearance only can take on that rough. From Deoban one can have a splendid view of the Himalayan range. But it is better to first have a peek of this sight from the forest barrier from where the journey to Deoban or Kanasar starts, just to ensure whether the sky is overcast or clear as otherwise the trip to Deoban may prove to be futile.
6) The location of Hotel himalayan Paradise is beautiful as it is surrounded by hills all around but if one dreams of gazing at snow peaks at will, he needs to find a different place.