Kalsi, Dehradun - Timings, History, Best Time to Visit

At a distance of 44 km from Dehradun and 43 km from Chakrata, Kalsi is a small beautiful village in Dehradun district. It is situated at an altitude of 780 m at the confluence of Yamuna and Tons river. This place serves as the gateway to Jaunsar-Bawar tribal region of the Dehradun district.

Kalsi is famous for various ancient monuments, adventure sports and picnic sites. Ashokan Rock Edict, an important monument in the history of Indian epigraphy is one of the popular tourist attractions of Kalsi. This is a rock on which the fourteenth edict of the Mauryan King, Ashoka was engraved in 253 BC. The edict reflects the policies for the commitment to non-violence and restriction of war in Prakrit language and Brahmi Script. The height and width of the structure is 10 feet and 8 feet respectively. Now it is preserved by the Archaeological Department of India.

Vikasnagar is an ideal place to go for shopping in Kalsi. Dak Pathar is a beautiful picnic spot which offers various recreational activities like canoeing, boating, water skiing, sailing and hovercraft to tourists. Visitors can also enjoy fishing near Kalsi, but prior permission has to be taken in advance.

Timli Pass, located in the proximity of Kalsi, is a popular picnic spot. This is believed to be the place where British army fought against the Gorkhas. Tourist can also visit the Asan Barrage, known as a resting place of various endangered migratory birds.