Quick Facts About Moila Top Trek
- Duration2 Days / 1 Night
- Trek Distance5 km (round trip)
- Trek Duration1-2 hours
- Max Altitude2,759 m (9,052 ft) at Moila Top
- DifficultyEasy to Moderate
- Best Time to VisitYear-round, except monsoon (Jul–Aug)
- LocationChakrata, Uttarakhand
- Also Known AsMoila Danda, Moila
- Base CampBudher Forest Rest House, near Lokhandi Village
- Dehradun to Chakrata~90–92 km (3–4 hours by road)
- Chakrata to Base Camp~22 km by road
- Nearest Railway StationDehradun Railway Station
- Nearest AirportJolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- Permit₹50 local forest entry fee at the checkpoint
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Route & Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Chakrata
- Pickup Location: Dehradun
- Altitude: 2,118 m (7,000 ft)
- Stay: Resort in Chakrata
- Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Arrive at Chakrata Hill Station in the morning from your pickup location in Dehradun (around 90–92 km, roughly 3–4 hours by road) and check in to your resort. Enjoy breakfast with valley views, then explore nearby attractions like Chirmiri Top or Tiger Falls, before a bonfire and dinner at the resort in the evening.
Note: You can also explore Tiger Falls and other adventure activities, including ziplining or water rappelling, as part of a private Chakrata-Moila Top package.
Day 2: Trek to Moila Top & Departure
- Pickup Location: Chakrata
- Altitude: 2,759 m (9,052 ft)
- Activity: Trekking
- Base Camp: Budher Forest Rest House, near Lokhandi Village
- Trek Distance: 5 km (round trip)
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Duration: 1-2 hours
The next morning, depart from your resort after breakfast and drive around 22 km to the base camp at Budher Forest Rest House. The trek is easy to moderate and generally takes 1 to 2 hours, passing through dense deodar and pine forest before opening into vast green meadows. A small, ancient wooden Shiva temple, known as Pariyo ka Mandir (also called Pari Mata Mandir), sits atop Moila Top. After taking in the sunset from the summit, trek back down to Lokhandi Village for the return journey to Dehradun.
Moila Top Trek Package
We at Manchala Mushafir offer a 2 Days / 1 Night fixed departure package for the Moila Top trek near Chakrata, covering transportation, a guide, meals, and stay. We also provide customised packages for groups with special requirements or additional destinations to cover.
On this package, you'll spend a night in a Chakrata resort, then trek 5 km round trip through dense deodar and pine forest to Moila Top — a quiet, still largely unexplored summit at 2,759 m, home to the small Pariyo ka Mandir Shiva temple and sweeping views of the surrounding meadows.
Moila Top Group Price
|
Group |
1-3 |
4-8 |
9-15 |
15+ |
|
Chakrata To Chakrata |
3500 |
3300 |
3100 |
2800 |
|
Dehradun to Dehradun |
5000 |
4800 |
4500 |
4000 |
* 5% GST will be extra to the above cost
What's Included
Accommodation
- Stay in resorts or camps
Meals
- All meals from Day 1 breakfast to last day dinner
Activities
- Guided trekking experience
- Bonfire under starry skies
Transport
- Included for the Dehradun-pickup package (Chakrata ⇄ Dehradun) — self-arranged for the Chakrata-pickup package
Other
- Forest / trek permit fee
- Basic medical support
- 24/7 customer support
What's Excluded
- Meals during the road journey
- Any insurance
- Transportation from Delhi to Dehradun (private packages available)
- Personal expenses and anything not mentioned in inclusions
Things to Pack
Clothing
- Warm fleece jacket
- Full sleeve t-shirt
- Warm gloves, scarf, etc.
Footwear
- Comfortable trek / sports shoes
- High ankle boots
- Warm socks
Other Essentials
- Snacks & hydration
- Valid ID proof
- Water bottle (at least 2 litres per person)
- Medical kit
- Sunscreen & lip balm
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Rain protection (poncho or rain cover)
Things to Consider Before the Moila Top Trek
Moila Top can be visited throughout the year — the only months to avoid are the monsoon months of July and August, when the trail turns muddy and hazardous. March to June and September to October offer the clearest trails, while winter brings a chance of snow if you don't mind the cold. It's an easy to moderate trek on gentle, well-marked paths, so it suits beginners and first-time trekkers as much as experienced ones. A local forest entry fee of ₹50 is collected at the forest checkpoint, so keep a small amount of cash handy for this on the day of the trek. Mobile network coverage is minimal along the trail, so let someone know your plans before you set off and don't rely on being reachable.
Batches
Nearby Attractions
- Pariyo ka Mandir (also called Pari Mata Mandir): A small, ancient wooden temple to Shiva right at the Moila Top summit, alongside sweeping meadow and valley views.
- Budher Cave: An ancient limestone cavern stretching around 150 metres underground near the base camp, with intricate natural and carved features.
- Chirmiri Top: A viewpoint near Chakrata, easily explored on Day 1 before the main trek.
- Tiger Falls: One of Uttarakhand's tallest waterfalls, near Chakrata — can be combined with the trek in a private package.
- Adventure activities: Ziplining and water rappelling near Chakrata are available as add-ons in private Chakrata-Moila Top packages.
Moila Top Trek FAQ
Moila Top Trek is around 5 km from Lokhandi Village to Moila Top and back. The complete trek takes around 1-2 hours.
The ticket price to Moila Top is ₹50 per person for a local forest permit.
There is no official opening time for the Moila Top trek, but trekking during daytime is allowed only.
Camping is allowed in Moila Top, but a permit is required from the forest department.
No, Moila Top Trek is considered an easy to moderate trek; it can be completed by a beginner or first-timer easily.
The distance from Moila Top to Chakrata is around 18.9 km by road, taking around 48 to 50 minutes.
Reach Chakrata first (around 90-92 km, roughly 3-4 hours by road from Dehradun, where most travellers are picked up), and stay overnight at a resort there. The next morning, travel around 22 km from Chakrata to the trek base camp at Budher Forest Rest House near Lokhandi village, then trek 5 km round trip (1-2 hours) up to Moila Top.
The trek starts from the base camp at Budher Forest Rest House, near Lokhandi village, which is reached by road from Chakrata.
Yes, Moila Top is also known as Moila Danda or simply Moila. Danda and Tibba are regional terms for a high mountain peak, while a bugyal refers to the sprawling green alpine pastures surrounding it.
Moila Top can be visited throughout the year — the only months to avoid are the monsoon months of July and August, when the trail turns muddy and hazardous. March to June and September to October offer the clearest weather and easiest walking conditions, while winter brings occasional snowfall for those who want that experience.
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