Dakpathar lies about 790 meters above sea level at the foothills of Shivalik range on the banks of river Yamuna.
Both these destinations lie at the close vicinity to the railway station of Dehradun. The Yamuna Hydel Scheme played an active role in make Dakpathar a fantastic tourist’s spot.
Dakpathar is a place of unique natural beauty. The additional infrastructural facilities furnished by the Yamuna hydel scheme have heightened the tourist prospective of Dakpathar.