Tiger Falls.
Chakrata is a partial-cantonment town that doesn't appear on most Uttarakhand circuits; Tiger Falls is 5km below the road with no organised tour ops.WHY NOBODY KNOWS
One of Uttarakhand's highest direct-drop waterfalls — about 95m of single-shot fall through deodar forest. The trek down from Chakrata cantonment passes terraced fields and a couple of Jaunsari hamlets before the final descent to a natural pool at the base where you can swim if it's not in spate. Best: Mar-Jun and Sep-Nov; full force just after monsoon (Sep-Oct), reduced flow Apr-May. Avoid Jul-Aug for slippery descent.. Reach: From Chakrata taxi stand, drive 12-15km to the Tiger Falls trailhead near Lakhwar. 5km downhill trek (1.5-2 hours down, 2-2.5 hours up). Last 1km is steep stone steps.. Tip: Trekking shoes mandatory — the stone path is slick. Carry water and snacks; one chai stall at the trailhead is unreliable. Don't attempt in heavy rain. Foreign nationals need permits for some Chakrata side-roads, check at Chakrata SDM office..
