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📍 Chakrata, Uttarakhand
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Kanasar

Kanasar is an idyllic meadow glade surrounded by some of Asia's oldest and largest deodar cedar trees, located roughly 26 kilometers from Chakrata town in ...

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About Attraction

About Kanasar

Kanasar is an idyllic meadow glade surrounded by some of Asia's oldest and largest deodar cedar trees, located roughly 26 kilometers from Chakrata town in Uttarakhand. Perched at an altitude of approximately 2,165 meters (7,100 feet), this peaceful highland opening is renowned for its mammoth virgin deodars, with tree trunk circumferences exceeding 6.3 meters.

Kanasar in Chakrata, Uttarakhand

At the center of the clearing stands a small temple dedicated to Kanasar Mahasu Devta, tucked peacefully under a canopy of ancient needles. The serene meadow works as a favored picnic and camping destination, featuring charming Swiss cottage tents, wooden eco lodges, and a historic British era Forest Rest House built in 1898. Travelers enjoy relaxing on grassy slopes, listening to mountain birds, and walking shaded forest trails.

Truth is, laying on the soft meadow grass while shafts of morning sunlight pierce through gigantic cedar canopies is pure relaxation. It offers the ultimate unhurried forest escape in Uttarakhand.

How to Reach Kanasar

  • By Air: Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in Dehradun is roughly 115 km away, offering flight connectivity from major Indian cities.
  • By Train: Dehradun Railway Station (DDN) is situated about 90 km south, with taxis and buses connecting via Kalsi.
  • By Road: Kanasar lies directly on the Chakrata to Tiuni motorable road, situated 26 km past Chakrata market. Regular private cabs and shared jeeps connect Chakrata with Kanasar easily.

Best Time to Visit Kanasar

The best months to visit Kanasar are from April to June and September to November when mountain weather is pleasant and refreshing.

  • Summer & Spring (April to June): Pleasant cool weather with daytime temperatures between 16°C and 24°C; perfect for meadow camping and nature walks.
  • Monsoon Season (July to August): Dense fog and vibrant green foliage; roads require careful driving during heavy downpours.
  • Autumn & Winter (September to March): Clear sunny autumn skies followed by winter snowfall that covers the deodar forest in thick white snow blankets.
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Helpful Information

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanasar

Essential visitor information regarding timings, entry tickets, location, nearby attractions, and travel guide in Chakrata.

Kanasar is famous for housing Asia's largest and oldest deodar cedar trees, some having tree trunk circumferences measuring over 6.3 meters.

Kanasar is located about 26 km from Chakrata town along the scenic Chakrata Tiuni highway, taking roughly 45 minutes by car.

Yes, private eco camps offering Swiss cottage tents and the heritage Forest Rest House (built in 1898) provide overnight accommodation.

Yes, the open, flat grassy meadow surrounded by pine trees makes it one of the best family picnic and outdoor relaxing spots near Chakrata.

Yes, Kanasar receives heavy snowfall between late December and February, turning the entire deodar glade into a magical winter wonderland.

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