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.

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.