Dakpathar is a beautiful place located at the banks of yamuna. It is approximately 50 kilometres from Dehradun and is closed to Vikasnagar(local town).
It is still a low discovered place for the tourist due to lack of information.But the natural beauty of the water stream and lush green garden and lawns makes it a hot picnic spot for the locals.
The additional infrastructural facilities furnished by the Yamuna hydel scheme have enhanced the tourist prospective of Dakpathar.
Dakpathar has a tourist rest house with swimming pool that provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
Hydroelectric Project of Dakpathar is another popular tourist attraction.
Famous Historic rock edict of Ashoka is around 6 kms from the dakpathar. If you are interested in ancient scriptures then explore it.
this is really a wonderful place..