Chhaskhet Trek
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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- Max altitude
- 1,800 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 12 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Only about 6 km each way on a defined forest path, but it climbs about 1,000 m from the Nun river at Jhariwala (about 800 m) to Chhaskhet (about 1,800 m) in one day: 4-5 hours up and about 3 hours down. Himalaya Shelter lists it as easy; the climb is steep in places.
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Jhariwala (drive from Dehradun) → Jhariwala (via Nunes, Bakarna and Chhaskhet)
800 m → 1,800 m → 800 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Jhariwala (Jariwala)
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High point · Chhaskhet village
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Jhariwala (Jariwala) (nearest town: Dehradun)
- Nearest railway
- Dehradun
- Nearest airport
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- By road
- Dehradun (Jhariwala is about 6 km from Garhi Cantt; about 30 minutes by cab or taxi)
- Drive
- About 0.5 h from Dehradun
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹500–1,500
With an operator
₹1,900–2,000
Per person, ex-Dehradun. Only one operator price found (October 2026): Himalaya Shelter ₹1,900 + 5% GST for the day trek with pickup at Prince Chowk, Dehradun. Self-guided is an estimate: a cab or taxi from Dehradun to Jhariwala and back, packed food and an optional local guide. The separate Chhaskhet Nature Walk from the Mussoorie side is listed by the same operator at ₹500.
Gear
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
Packed 0 of 23
Monsoon months (Jun, Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Not confirmed. The trail starts at the edge of Dehradun city, so expect signal near Jhariwala; coverage higher up is unknown.
- Last ATM
- Dehradun (Garhi Cantt area)
- Nearest hospital
- Dehradun city hospitals, about 30 minutes by road from the trailhead
- Water
- The Nun river along the first part of the walk; carry enough water for the climb and treat any stream water.
Highlights
- Walking beside the Nun river through forest from Jhariwala, at the edge of Dehradun
- A steady climb past Halduwala, the Nunes meadow (about 1,200 m) and the Bakarna ridge (about 1,500 m)
- Views over the Doon Valley and the Mussoorie hills from Chhaskhet village at about 1,800 m
- Garhwali village life, terraced fields and home-cooked food in Chhaskhet, all within a day trip of Dehradun
Risks
- July-August monsoon rain makes the trail slippery, prone to landslides and leech-infested; Himalaya Shelter says the monsoon is not recommended.
- The trail is offbeat and not well marked, so a local guide is advised; emergency services are limited.
- December-February can bring cold and occasional snow higher up; the operator says winter is not for beginners or children.
- Two routes share the name: the Nun river climb from Jhariwala (this page) and the short Chhaskhet Nature Walk from Clouds End near Mussoorie. Confirm which one a booking covers.
Know before you go
Questions
Where does the Chhaskhet trek start?
At Jhariwala (also spelt Jariwala), a village on the Nun river about 6 km from Garhi Cantt in Dehradun. It is about 30 minutes from Dehradun by cab or taxi; Himalaya Shelter picks up from Prince Chowk.
How long and how hard is the Chhaskhet trek?
About 6 km one way and back by the same path. Incredible India says it takes about five hours and climbs from about 800 m to about 1,800 m; Himalaya Shelter quotes 4-5 hours up and about 3 hours down and rates it easy, though the climb is steep in places.
Is the Chhaskhet Nature Walk the same as the Nunes Bakarna Chhaskhet trek?
No. The nature walk is a short village and forest walk from the Mussoorie side near Clouds End, which operators list at roughly 3-8 km and 2-4 hours. The Nunes Bakarna Chhaskhet trek climbs from the Nun river at Jhariwala, near Dehradun, up to the same village.
When is the best time for the Chhaskhet trek?
Himalaya Shelter calls it an all-season trek but recommends March to June and September to November. July and August bring heavy rain, slippery trails and leeches.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: DehradunUttarakhand
- Nearest hospital
- Dehradun city hospitals, about 30 minutes by road from the trailhead
- Last ATM
- Dehradun (Garhi Cantt area)
- Phone network
- Not confirmed. The trail starts at the edge of Dehradun city, so expect signal near Jhariwala; coverage higher up is unknown.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Trekking - Dehradun — Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism) (official)
- Nunes Bakarna Chhaskhet Trek — Himalaya Shelter
- Chhaskhet Nature Walk — Himalaya Shelter
