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© Copyright : Dehradun 2015 Discover All the information is correct at the time of going to press The Indian Public Schools’ Society Registered office: The Doon School, Chandbagh, Dehradun, The school reserved the right to make any amendments. Corporate Identification Number: U99999UR1928NPL002455 DEHRADUN 30.318°N 78.029°E ehradun (nicknamed Delhi to D“”) is linked to How to reach the story of Ramayana and Dehradun Mahabharata. It is believed Dehradun and region that after the battle between 253 km Ravan and Lord Ram, Lord Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Dehradun Ram and his brother Laxman city of Uttarakhand state. It is situated 25kms from visited this site. Dronacharya, Dehradun city with motorable roads. Taxis are easily the legendary Royal guru to available from Jolly Grant Airport to Dehradun. Jolly the Kauravas and Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. in the epic Mahabharata, is believed to have been born Dehradun is well connected with railways and you and resided in Dehradun. can reach up to Dehradun by train from major cities of Evidence such as ancient India. There are two trains that run daily between Delhi temples and idols have been to Dehradun and vice-versa. Shatabdi Express and found in the areas surrounding Express are the two major trains connecting Dehradun, which have been Dehradun with major cities of India like Amritsar, linked to the mythology of Howrah, Bombay, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi etc. Ramayana and Mahabharata. These relics and ruins are ost independence Dehradun and other parts of Garhwal and Kumaon Dehradun is well connected with all major road believed to be around 2000 were merged with United Provinces which was later renamed the state of transportation facilities. Luxury and normal Buses to years old. Furthermore, the PUttar Pradesh. In 2000, Uttarakhand state (earlier called Uttaranchal) was Dehradun are easily available from ISBT Kashmere location, the local traditions created from the northwestern districts of under the Uttar Pradesh Gate, Delhi. Buses and Taxis to Dehradun are also and the literature reflect Reorganisation Act 2000. Dehradun was made its provisional capital. After becoming available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state. this region’s links with the the capital, the city has seen continuous development. Dehradun is connected with National Highway 72 events of Mahabharata and making it easier to access. Ramayana. Tibetian Library Places to see ongtsen Library: Center for Tibetan and Himalayan Studies had been a long held vision of His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon SChetsang Rinpoche. It functions as a non-political institution geared to the collection and preservation of books, as well as research and publication on various subjects related to Tibet and the .

The institution is named after the 33rd Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo (617-650 A.D.). The building is an architectural inspiration of Yumbhu Lakhar, popularly known as Tibet’s first castle and built in the 2nd century B.C. by King Nyatri Tsenpo. FRI How The construction of the institution began in July 1999 and was completed in July 2001. It was inaugurated on March 6, 2003 by His Holiness the If you are coming from overseas, stablished as Imperial Forest Research Institute in 1906, Forest Research to How reach XIVth Dalai Lama. fly into airport in Institute (FRI) Dehradun, is a premier institution under the Indian Council to . You can book a taxi of Forest Research and Education (ICFRE). Styled in Greco Roman Forest Research Institute reach to Dehra Dun directly from the E The Library, a beautiful structure of brick and stone is built on a plateau, Architecture by C.G. Blomfield, the main building is a National Heritage which is located at the 5 km from airport, or spend an evening in a overlooking the Sahastradhara River valley with lush Himalayan foothills was inaugurated in 1929The Institute’s history is virtually synonymous with Dehradun city center at hotel and come the following day. behind. This view can be enjoyed by scholars working at the Library and the evolution and development of scientific forestry, not only in India, but over Road. One can reach easily at To travel to Dehra Dun there are by those who wish to use our retreat facilities. We have a thoroughly the entire Indian sub-continent. Set in a lush green estate spread over 450 Forest Research Institute by many options. Taxi is usually modern kitchen with a qualified chef and good vegetarian meals. about Rs2,000 - Rs 3,800 hectares, with the outer Himalaya forming its back drop, the Institute’s main autorickshaw (vikram no- 6 from depending on the taxi and your building is an impressive edifice, marrying Greco-Roman and Colonial styles of Connaught Place), bus or by taxi The summers in Dehradun are warm with a maximum temperature of negotiating skills. There is an architecture, with a plinth area of 2.5 equipped laboratories, library, herbarium, from any part of the Dehradun 45 degrees and minimum of 16.70 degree celcius. There is moderate excellent train called the Shatabdi arboreta, printing press and experimental field areas for conducting forestry city. is climate through the rest of the year with a maximum temperature of Express that leaves New Delhi research, quite in keeping with the best of its kind anywhere in the world. Its at 6 kms from FRI and airport is at Railway station at 6.55am. This is 23.60 degrees celcius and less than 5.40 degree celcius during the museums, in addition to being a valuable source of scientific information, are a Jolly Grant Airport (31 kms). about Rs500. Once can also come months from December to February. major attraction for tourists. by bus for about Rs 350. IMA Buddhist Monastery: Mindrolling

uring the Indian independence Mindrolling began to re-establish its struggle, Indian leaders recognized monastic seat in exile in Dehra Dun, in Dthe need for a local military institution 1965, through the untiring efforts of His to meet the needs of an armed force loyal Eminence Khochhen Rinpoche and small to sovereign India. The was group of monks. Embarrassed by the reluctant to commission Indian officers or to wilderness and rough conditions on the permit local officer training. Until World War land they had selected, they first worked to I Indians were not eligible for commission build monk’s quarters and the main shrine as officers in the . room before inviting His Holiness the XIth Despite demands, the British resisted Mindrolling Trichen to assume leadership. expansion of the Indian officer cadre. Indian His Holiness then moved from Kalimpong leaders then pressed for the issue at the to Dehra Dun in 1976. first Round Table Conference in 1930. Mindrolling in India is known today Eventually, the establishment of an Indian throughout the world, both as officer training college was one of the few the lineage and monastery dedicated Indian (IMA) is a landmark in itself The monastery is located in that’s concessions made at the conference. The completely to Dharma activities and as a How in Dehradun and can be accessed via any mode of How almost in the centre of town. You can take an auto Indian Military College Committee, set up main center for maintaining the precious to public transport like auto rickshaw, bus or hired car. to rickshaw from almost anywhere in Dehradun to under the chairmanship of Sir secret Vajrayana Doctrine. reach reach reach here. Philip Chetwode, recommended in 1931 the establishment of an in Dehradun to produce forty commissioned officers twice a year following two and a half years of training. World heritage site: The Ashoka edict Darbar Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji Maharaj

he site of Asoka’s inscriptions at Kalsi the only arbar Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji Maharaj situated place in where the great Mauryan in the heart of Dehradun city is a magnificent Temperor has inscribed the set of the fourteen Dmonument of great historical and religious rock edicts (res). The language of these edicts is Pali significance. In fact, the city of Dehradun itself derives and the script Brahmi which reflect Asoka’s humane its name from the historical fact that Shri Guru Ram approach in his internal administration, his fatherly Rai Ji, the eldest son of the Seventh Sikh Guru Har concern for the moral and spiritual welfare of his Rai Ji, set up his “dera” (camp) in “dun” (valley) in subjects, and his commitment to non-violence and 1676. This ‘Dera’ ‘Dun’ later on became Dehradun. abandonment of warfare. For this Asoka proclaimed Shri Darbar Sahib is a unique blend of tradition and certain restrictive and prescriptive policies. modernity. Under its aegis, SGRR Education Mission The essence of the restrictive policies are restraint has been providing quality education and health in worldly amusement, in gratuitous slaughter or non care to lakhs of people. It has well-equipped 700 destruction of animals, in participating in despicable bed Hospital, 100 MBBS seats of Medical College, and useless beliefs and practices, and in glorification a College of Nursing, a College of Paramedical & Darbar Shri Guru Ram Rai Ji Maharaj is a of one’s own faith. That of prescriptive ones: self- Allied Health Sciences, a PG College, an Institute of How landmark in itself in Dehradun and can be control, purity of mind, gratitude, and firm attachment Technology and Science, a B.Ed. and M.Ed. College, to accessed via any mode of public transport like service to parents and ascetics, alms to brahmins a College of Agriculture, a Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya reach auto rickshaw, bus or hired car. Kalsi is 49km from Dehradun city. Dehradun and sramanas (ascetics), seemly behaviour towards and more than 120 & English Medium Public How railway station connected to all major parts of friends, relatives, acquaintances, servants and slaves, Schools. to India is 43.5km from Kalsi. City bus, car or taxi concordance in religious matters. reach are the options from Dehradun railway station. Buses can be availed from Dehradun ISBT. Rajaji National Park ajaji National Park is situated in the state of Uttarakhand, apkeshwar is a famous holy temple of Lord now known as Uttarakhand. The picturesque beauty and on the bank of seasonal Asan river near Dehradun. Rrich biodiversity of the park serve as its major attractions TKnown to have one of the oldest Shivling in the cave, for both nature lovers as well as wildlife enthusiasts. In the year Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple is located at 6.5 km from 1983, Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttaranchal was merged with Dehradun city. As water droplets continuously drops on the Motichur and Chilla wildlife sanctuaries and made into Rajaji shivling, hence it was named as ‘Tapkeshwar’. National Park. The park has been named after Late Sri C. The way from Delhi to Rajaji As per belief and holy epic Mahabharata, it was believed Rajgopalachari (also known as Rajaji), a famous freedom fighter How National Park is via Meerut, that the cave to be once resided by the Guru of Pandavas and first governor of India . Rajaji National Park of India to Khatauli, Muzaffar Nagar, Roorkee, and Kauravas. The cave is named Cave after his spreads over an area of 820.42 sq. km and is open to visitors reach to Chilla located on the name. When Dronacharya’s wife Kalyani gave birth to only from Mid-November to Mid-June. other side of the river . Aswosthama, she didn’t properly feed him with her milk. Rajaji is home to avian species which are found in forested Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, As Dronacharya was unable to afford cow or cow milk, foothills and in open grassland. It’s location in a transition zone Dehradun, 35km. Jolly Grant Airport Aswosthama. the clever child prayed to Lord Shiva. Happy between temperate western Himalaya and central Himalaya which is only a few kilometers with his praying, Lord Shiva feed him milk through dripping How Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple enhances the species diversity and consequently the viewing away from the Northern Boundary from the Shivling in Drona Cave. to is 30.7Km from Jolly Grant prospects. Rajaji’s checklist has about 400 birds species of the Park has a daily 55 minutes Every year on Shivratri, large festival is held at Tapkeshwar reach Airport Dehradun, 9.7Km from and includes good birds like Greater Scaup, White-naped flight from Delhi. Nearest railhead Mahadev temple where huge mass gather to celebrate the ISBT Dehradun and 7.5Km from Woodpecker, Great Hornbill, Black-bellied Tern, Pallas’s Fish is at Haridwar ( 24Km.), Dehradun fair. Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple is also known as Guchhu Govindnagar Railway Station Eagle, Northern Goshawk, Black-necked Stork, Yellow-billed (56Km.) and (18 Km). The Pani and is easily accessible sacred shrine where tourists Deharadun. You can get taxi Blue Magpie, Scaly Thrush, Snowy-browed Flycatcher, Rusty- National Park is 220 kms. from Delhi do not forget to visit in Dehradun. Drona Cave, surrounded at the airport, taxi, City Bus or flanked Treecreeper, Pale-footed Bush Warbler, Tytler’s Leaf & from Lucknow it is at a distance by beautiful hills, is usually covered with picnickers from three wheeler nearby the ISBT or Warbler, Green Avadavat and Reed Bunting. of 510km.Chilla is 8 Km. from Dehradun and nearby districts. Railway Station from where you Haridwar Railway Station which is can make your way to Tapkeshwar. well connected to major cities and 24 Km. from Rishikesh. Mussoorie Kempty Falls

he lush green hills, the varied flora he Kempty Falls are situated on the hilly tracks of Uttarakhand, and fauna and the majestic view of India, 13 km from Mussoorie on the Chakrata Road. It is the Shivalik ranges and the Doon Tnearly 1364 meters above sea level, at 78°-02’East longitude T and 30° -29’North latitude. The Kempty falls, and the area around Valley attracts thousands of tourists both domestic and international to Mussoorie is surrounded by high mountain ranges at an altitude of 4500 feet. each year. Mussoorie is famous not only for Kempty Falls were developed as a tourist destination by a British its scenic beauty but it has also developed officer John Mekinan, around 1835. The name Kempty is probably into an important centre of education and derived from the word ‘camp-tea’, A stream of water running business. Mussoorie is also famous for the throughout the year starting from the southwest of village Banglow Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of ki kandi moves northwest and falls from 4,500 ft. Splitting into five Administration where officers are trained for other cascades, the water falls a further 40 ft. the Indian Administrative Service and the How The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport in Kempty Falls, at 15 km from Indian Police Service. Dehradun, which lies approximately 54 kilometres How Mussoorie, can be reached Mussoorie has several interesting tourist to away, and offers daily connectivity with New Delhi. to reach by bus or taxi which are places like The Mall which extends from There are numerous trains connecting New Delhi with reach easily available at Mussoorie Cloud’s End in the west to Rockville in the Dehradun, such as the Shatabdi Express (as well as bus stand. Accommodation east. The Mall gives you a feeling of the the Jan Shatabdi Express), the Mussoorie Express, arrangements are made in old world charm which is heightened by and the Nizamuddin AC Special. The latter two trains the huts around Kempty if the presence of the Municipal garden, the are overnight trains. The journey lasts approximately you plan to spend the day Tibetan School and Home, and the National 5.5 hours, depending on the train chosen. All the in exploring the beautiful Academy of Administration. above mentioned trains pass through Haridwar. falls. It is adviced that you Being a popular tourist destination, Mussoorie is avoid going here during the well-linked with a network of bus services. Monsoon due to the heavy flow of water. Haridwar Rishikesh

aridwar is city in Haridwar district of ishikesh is a small town and a Uttarakhand state in India. Haridwar municipal board in His place where the river Ganges Rin the northern state of Uttarakhand enters in plain areas north India after in India. Scenically located where the flowing 250 kms from its origin Gaumukh Holy Ganges River comes down from the (Gangotri Glacier). Himalayas. A paradise for nature-lovers, Haridwar Rishikesh catapulted to Western fame presents kaleidoscope of Indian culture when the Beatles dropped by for a visit and civilization. Haridwar also termed as to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Ashram. ‘Gateway to Gods’ is known as Mayapuri, Rishikesh is associated with Lord Rama Kapila, Gangadwar as well. The followers and Laxman. How Rishikesh is well connected by motorable roads with of Lord Shiva(Har) and followers of The town of Rishikesh lies in the foothills to major destinations of Uttarakhand and northern states of Lord Vishnu (Hari) pronounce this place of the Himalayas of the Garhwal region. reach India. Luxury and normal Buses to Rishikesh are easily Haridwar and Haridwar respectively as How Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Haridwarand It is the gateway to the upper Garhwal available from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate and Meerut. told by some. It is also a point of entry to to is situated 36kms from Haridwar. Taxis are easily region and the starting point for the Char Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with Dev Bhoomi and Char Dham (Four main reach available from Jolly Grant Airport to Haridwar. Jolly Dham pilgrimage (Gangotri, Yamunotri, major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh Railway centers of pilgrimage in Uttarakhand) Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. and ) and an ideal station are frequent. Taxis and buses are easily available Viz. Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Haridwar is well connected by railway networks with destination not only for pilgrims but also from Rishikesh to Muni-ki-reti and Swargashram. Yamunotri. major destinations of India. Haridwar has excellent for the people who are interested in Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Rishikesh rail network with all important cities of India. Trains adventure, medtation, yoga and other situated at a distance of 21kms. Taxis are easily available to Haridwar run on regular basis from major cities aspects of Hinduism. from Jolly Grant Airport to Rishikesh. Jolly Grant Airport across the country. Haridwar Junction Railway Station is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. (IR station code : HW) is well-connected by train, with frequent trains to Delhi (4-5 hours) and Dehradun (1 hour). Corbett National Park Other places to visit: Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to Nainital protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital Almora district of Uttarakhand and was named after Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment. The park was the first to Kasuni come under the Project Tiger initiative.Corbett National Park Joshimath comprises 520.8 km2 (201.1 sq mi) area of hills, riverine belts, Badrinath & Mana Village marshy depressions, grasslands and a large lake. The elevation Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Trek ranges from 1,300 to 4,000 ft (400 to 1,220 m). Winter nights Ranikhet are cold but the days are bright and sunny. It rains from July to September. Bageshwar Dense moist deciduous forest mainly consists of sal, haldu, Pithoragarh peepal, rohini and mango trees. Forest covers almost 73% of Auli the park, 10% of the area consists of grasslands. It houses How Ramnagar is the best approach to the Uttarkashi around 110 tree species, 50 species of mammals, 580 bird Corbett National Park which forms the Jageshwar species and 25 reptile species. to headquarters of CTR. This small city is reach well connected by road and rail network Kasar Devi Different Zone Opening Time with major cities of India like Delhi, Munsyari Moradabad, Nainital and Bareilly. Once Binsar Dhikala zone: 15th November to 15th June you reach Ramnagar, then it takes only half an hour to reach Corbett National Banbassa Bijrani zone: 15th October to 30th June Park. The park is around 15 Kms from Kuari Pass Trek Durgadevi zone: 15th October to 30th June Ramnagar railway station. The state Jhirna zone: Throughout the year government of Uttarakhand plies buses Pindari Glacier Trek at a short interval of time from Delhi, Moradabad, Haldawani, and Nainital that reaches Corbett directly. Country Code Places to stay in Dehradun Below is a list of some hotels and places to stay in Dehra Dun. Please +91 note that this has been complied to assist you and the school is not, in City Code anyway, connected to any of these establishments. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and the relationship is between you and the hotel. 0135

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www.hotelsoftelplaza.com 2645050,60,70 SOFTEL PLAZA [email protected] [email protected]

www.hotelpresidentdehradun.com PRESIDENT HOTEL 2657082,2657386,2652120 [email protected]

www.mjresidency.com M J RESIDENCY 9837028830,7417962050 [email protected]

www.mjresidency.com M J RESIDENCY 9837028830,7417962050 [email protected]

www.pacifichoteldehradun.in PACIFIC HOTEL [email protected] 2712355,56,77,88 [email protected] Image courtesy Name of the Hotel Web/Email Phone The Doon School Photobank www.thesolitaire.in Google Images SOLITAIRE 2532225 / 2532226 [email protected] Wikitravel Uttarakahnd Tourism

www.madhubanhotels.com MADHUBAN 2749990-4 Text courtesy [email protected] Lonely Planet CITY STAR HOTEL [email protected] 2654045/44/43 Wikipedia Wikitravel www.hotelviceroyinn.com 2729995, 2729996 Uttarakahnd Tourism VICEROY INN [email protected] 2729997, 2729998 eUttaranchal Tour Guide

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