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.