Chhaskhet Bike Trail

Overview

Chhaskhet Bike Trail is ideally one of the best mountain bike tours near Mussoorie for adventure seekers who are looking for a short & peaceful mountain biking experience in the lap of forested mountains. This bike trip starts from Clouds End which is about 8 km from Library Chowk, Mussoorie. Start the bike trail from Clouds End by paddling down the cemented road. On your right you will see a thickly forested valley with a view of Bhadraj Hill and to your left are the limestone cliffs. After about 2 km, the road diverts, the right one goes to village Dudhli & left one to Chhaskhet. Take the left road & paddle gently enjoying the amazing forest breeze. The path is an easy slope downhill for about 3 km as one crosses many green grassy patches which convince you to take rest & have amazing views of the Doon valley to the south. Paddle your bike further for 2 km to reach a beautiful village Chhaskhet which has a magnificent treeline of oak, pine & birch. Have a well deserved meal break & expore this beautiful village, doing photography, watching birds and if you are lucky, you might spot a wild deer, locally called “kaakar” in the nearby forests. Enjoy your return trip to Clouds End amidst forested path. On return, one has an option to extend the bike tour till Library Chowk, Mussoorie. A close vicinity to hill station Mussoorie makes it an ideal mountain bike tour near Delhi which can be easily done on weekends or as an extension to one’s stay at Mussoorie.

Chhaskhet Bike Trail offers a complete MTB adventure as it starts with a downhill cemented trail which further turns into rocky terrain with a very scenic forest trail in the end.