SHIKHAR FALLS

MOUNTAINS AND FALLS A PERFECT COMBINATION

Kairwan Village, Rajpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Picture Courtesy: Siddhant kala

The place remains beautiful until it is explored but once it becomes a regular tourist spot then it looses its charm. Shikhar falls is one such place which is less explored and hence is still very beautiful place to visit.

The place is 13 kilometers away from the city in the lap of the nature.
The place has a waterfall of around 15-20fts. The flow of the fall is smooth and there is also a small natural pool around the waterfall which is sufficient for the people to enjoy. You will often find people cooking biriyani there.

The way to the waterfall is not a regular way. It a small trek of about 1 km. with small falls on the way and river flowing on one side and the mountains on the other. Not everyone can go up to the falls as it’s not easy and risky too.

The place is not only famous for the waterfall but also for the variety of birds and butterflies that are found in the region. It is not a seasonal fall. It remains almost same throughout the year. One can feel the nature’s freshness.

The best time to visit the place is during the summer season because the water of the fall is icy cold and with the sun hitting you hard with heat, you can enjoy the water.

There is way ahead of the waterfall also. There are multiple streams and small falls above.
People tend to jump from above with the fall which is fun but risky.

The area around the shikhar falls is a Tibetan area.
There are a lot of good places to sit and hang out near Shikhar falls. The most famous of all is the Marigold cafe and the Gupta Ji Restaurant. The foreigners and other tourists prefer the Marigold cafe but the local youth hangs out in the Gupta ji’s restaurant. The kulhad masala tea is their specialty. They also serve Maggie, chowmein, momo’s, pakoda’s etc.

The place is worth the time and everything you miss out for it.
If you are visiting Dehradun during the summers then must visit the place else your trip remains incomplete.

The author Siddhant kala is a student of media and communication at School Of Communication, Manipal University and  a resident of Dehradun. He is currently working as a intern at Liberal Arts Productions in Dehradun. Siddhant is passionate about writing and photography.

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