These Directions to Navdanya Farm
Navdanya Biodiversity Conservation Farm (Bija Vidyapeeth) Village Ramgarh, Old Shimla Road, P.O. Sherpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, INDIA Navdanya Farm (Bija Vidyapeeth): +91 135 2693025; +91 135 2111015 Navdanya Office (Dehradun): +91 135 2743175; +91 135 2749931 (Telefax) Email - [email protected] DIRECTIONS: Bija Vidyapeeth Campus is located on Navdanya's Biodiversity Conservation farm, approximately 23 km from Dehradun city, which is around 250 km NE of Delhi in the Uttarakhand state. Outside Dehradun Railway Station, there is a Taxi stand about 100 yards on the left side. Taxi will charge Ũ 600 (daytime)/ Ũ700 (night).
Dehadrun Railway Station to Navdanya Biodiversity Farm 19.1 km
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From Dehradun Railway Station (Taxi Stand), head South through the village of Majra. Travel approximately 5.5 km until you reach the Old Shimla Road. The turnoff for the Old Shimla Road is not very well marked, but it is very close to Hilton School, and the distance given is very precise. Once you turn onto Old Shimla Road, continue for 16.5 km through a series of small villages (Mehuwala, Bhuddi, Ganeshpur, Nayagaon-Pelio, Bhoodpur).
ISBT bus stand Dehradun to Navdanya Biodiversity Farm 17.9km
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The village closest to the campus is Ramgarh, and once you reach the point 17.9 km along the road, you will see a sign for Navdanya "Bija Vidyapeeth". If you are coming by car/bus from Delhi, you need not to go to Dehradun City. After reaching ISBT, find the Shimla Road, about 500 yards towards Dehradun City (close to the Hilton School). Take a Left turn and follow the road as above.
If coming from Haridwar or Rishikesh, while entering Dehradun take the Haridwar bypass road which goes up to ISBT, find the Shimla Road, about 500 yards towards city (close to the Hilton School). Take a Left turn and follow the road as above.
Cheaper option to reach our farm: Come out of the Railway station to the Saharanpur road, about 150 yards to the Left side. Take auto #5 (towards Left, without crossing the road) to Old Shimla Road (Shimla bypass). Stop near Hilton School, cross the road, and take bus for village Ramgarh. Ask conductor to drop you at Navdanya Farm in village Ramgarh near Bundu Ki Chakki. You’ll find bus every 30 minutes from 6.00am to 6.00 pm every day.
While coming from Paonta Sahib, or Vikasnagar, after reaching Herbertpur take the road to Dhamawala. Follow the road until you reach Ramgarh. On the way you will cross several small villages. Please locate the board of the ‘Bija Vidyapeeth’ on the Right side. Take Right turn and walk or drive through mango orchard to reach the campus.
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Jolly grant airport to Navdanya Biodiversity Farm
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Trains from Old Delhi (DLI) / New Delhi (NDLS) / NZM (Hazrat Nizamuddin) to Dehradun (DDN)
Dis Spee P P tan Trai Train Fro Dep ↑ Dura Hal Departure d Type F To F Arr Classes ce n # Name m ↑ tion ts Days (km/ # # (km hr) ) Mumbai Bandra 1901 17:3 11:5 Terminus Express NZM 2 05:45 DDN 3 18 S M T W T F S II SL 3A 2A 315 27 9 5 0 - Dehradun New 1201 Shatabd NDL 1 12:4 05:5 Delhi - 06:45 DDN 3 6 S M T W T F S CC Ex 314 53 7 i S* 6 0 5 Dehradun Kochuvel Superfa 2265 18:1 07:1 i - st NZM 1 11:00 DDN 1 5 S SL 3A 2A 303 42 9 0 0 Dehradun Express 1956 Uttaranc NDL 1 19:4 08:4 Express 11:00 DDN 4 8 S II SL 2A 305 35 5 hal S 3 0 0 1431 Indore - 19:4 08:1 Express NZM 7 11:30 DDN 4 8 S M II SL 3A 2A 312 38 7 Dehradun 0 0 1430 19:4 08:1 Ujjaini Express NZM 6 11:30 DDN 4 7 T F II SL 3A 2A 312 38 9 0 0 New Jan 1205 NDL 1 21:1 05:5 Delhi - Shatabd 15:20 DDN 3 7 S M T W T F S 2S CC 305 52 5 S* 1 0 0 Dehradun i Madurai Superfa 1268 04:5 07:4 - st NZM 2 21:10 DDN 2 6 T F II SL 3A 2A 312 40 7 5 5 Dehradun Express
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1404 Mussoori 1 08:2 10:1 Express DLI 22:10 DDN 3 17 S M T W T F S II SL 3A 2A 1A 335 33 1 e 6 5 5 AC 1220 Nanda Superfa NDL 1 05:4 05:5 23:50 DDN 3 5 S M T W T F S 3A 2A 1A 305 52 5 Devi st S* 0 0 0 Express
Source: IndiaRailInfo.com * Origin Station 2S – Second Class Sitting ; II – Second Class Unreserved ; SL – Second Class Sleeper ; CC – AC Chair Car ; 3A – Three Tier AC Sleeper ; 2A – Two Tier AC Sleeper ; Ex – Executive AC Chair Car ; 1A – First Class AC Sleeper
Trains from Dehradun (DDN) to Old Delhi (DLI) / New Delhi (NDLS) / Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) Durati P Dist Speed Train Fro PF on Halt Name Type F Dep↑↑ To Arr Departure Days Classes ance (km/ # m # (Hours s # (km) hr) ) Dehradun - Jan NDLS 12056 DDN 3 05:05 10 11:15 06:10 8 S M T W T F S 2S CC 305 49 New Delhi Shatabdi * Dehradun- 14318 Express DDN 2 05:50 NZM 6 13:20 07:30 8 F S II SL 3A 2A 312 42 Indore 14310 Ujjaini Express DDN 2 05:50 NZM 2 13:20 07:30 7 T W II SL 3A 2A 312 42 Dehradun - Superfast 22660 DDN 3 05:50 NZM 2 13:20 07:30 6 M II SL 3A 2A 303 40 Kochuveli Express 19566 Uttranchal Express DDN 2 05:50 NDLS 0 13:10 07:20 8 S II SL 2A 305 42 Dehradun - Superfast 12688 DDN 1 06:45 NZM 1 14:05 07:20 6 M F II SL 3A 2A 312 43 Madurai Express
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Dehradun - Mumbai 19020 Express DDN 1 10:00 NZM 5 21:15 11:15 18 S M T W T F S II SL 3A 2A 315 28 Bandra Terminus Dehradun - NDLS 12018 Shatabdi DDN 3 17:00 16 22:45 05:45 6 S M T W T F S CC Ex 314 55 New Delhi * 14042 Mussoorie Express DDN 2 21:20 DLI 12 07:40 10:20 17 S M T W T F S II SL 3A 2A 1A 335 32 AC NDLS 12206 Nanda Devi Superfast DDN 2 23:30 11 05:20 05:50 5 S M T W T F S 3A 2A 1A 305 52 * Express
Source: IndiaRailInfo.com * Origin Station 2S – Second Class Sitting ; II – Second Class Unreserved ; SL – Second Class Sleeper ; CC – AC Chair Car ; 3A – Three Tier AC Sleeper ; 2A – Two Tier AC Sleeper ; Ex – Executive AC Chair Car ; 1A – First Class AC Sleeper
In case of any problem please call (Mr. Drona D Chetri @ +91 81918 02777 or Ms. Anugrah Bhatt @ +91 81918 02666). Note: Please recheck the Timing and Train # at your city’s Railway Station or on the internet
“Please keep a copy of these instructions with you till you reach the farm to avoid any inconvenience to you.”
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