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Kalsi
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Hill Station | Historical & Heritage | Nature & Park
  • Timings : 24:00 Hours
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 44 Kms from Dehradun
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)2 to 3 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

Kalsi is a small village in Uttarakhand's Dehradun district. It is known as the entrance to the Jaunsar-Bawar tribal area of the Dehradun district. The village is on the banks of the Yamuna River, halfway between Dehradun and Chakrata Hill Station. It is also where the Yamuna and Tons rivers meet. 

The village is where people from the Khils, Bhutis, and Mundar groups live. It feels intimate and at home. The small hideaway has a beautiful view of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges. Lush green oak, sal trees, and a vast green valley surround it. There are many places to visit in Dehradun, but Kalsi is one of the most magnificent.

History

After Ashoka's order and after the war, when Ashoka became a Buddhist, Kalsi wrote down the humane method. The Ashoka Edict by the village lays out the rules for a commitment to nonviolence and limiting war. 

The writing is on a quartz stone 10 feet long and 8 feet wide. The Ashoka's Edicts was built in 450 BC. The Archaeological Department of India now takes care of Kalsi's Ashoka Edict. 

The Yamuna and its largest tributary, the Tons, cut through Kalsi's green, pristine, and broad valley. You can also go fishing near the tiny village, but you must get approval first. 

Who discovered Kalsi?

The writing in Khalsi has all 14 Major Rock Edicts, from 1 to 14. Alexander Cunningham found them in Khalsi, a village in Uttarakhand in northern India, around 1850.

What is the height of Kalsi from sea level?

Kalsi is a beautiful little town at the meeting point of the Yamuna and Tons rivers. It is about 780 m above sea level and only 60 km from Mussoorie. A Dehradun tour package must include a trip to the town of Kalsi.
 
The best time to visit

Summer is the best time to visit Kalsi because the weather is better and more conducive to outdoor activities. The best time to go on paths in the summer is in the morning. The warm weather and bright afternoon sun are great for picnics and adventure sports. 

You will likely see migrant birds at Asan Barrage between October and November and February and March. That means there is always a good time to go to Kalsi.

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Assan Barrage / Dhalipur Lake
Assan Barrage / Dhalipur Lake
Chakrata
Chakrata
Chandrabani Temple
Chandrabani Temple
Forest Research Institute
Forest Research Institute
Haridwar
Haridwar
Indian Military Academy
Indian Military Academy
Khalanga War Memorial
Khalanga War Memorial
Lachhi Wala
Lachhi Wala
Laxman Sidh Mandir
Laxman Sidh Mandir
Mall Road Dehradun
Mall Road Dehradun
Malsi Deer Park
Malsi Deer Park
MDDA Park
MDDA Park
Mussoorie
Mussoorie
Paltan Bazaar
Paltan Bazaar
Robbers Cave
Robbers Cave
Sahastradhara Natural Spring
Sahastradhara Natural Spring
Sai Darbar Temple
Sai Darbar Temple
Santala Devi Temple
Santala Devi Temple
Shree Guru Ram Rai Darbar Sahib
Shree Guru Ram Rai Darbar Sahib
Subir Raha Oil Museum
Subir Raha Oil Museum
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Mandir
Tapovan Temple
Tapovan Temple
Tibetan Buddhist Temple
Tibetan Buddhist Temple
Tiger Fall Chakrata
Tiger Fall Chakrata
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
Zonal Anthropological Museum
Zonal Anthropological Museum