Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand is located just
24 kms from the estate, ensuring quick access to major
infrastructural facilities in case of emergency. Founded as a
settlement in early 18th century by an exiled Sikh leader,
Dehradun today boasts of one the highest per capita incomes
and the best multinational schools in India. Local sites
include various temples, proximity to Rajaji National Park and
a 16 km trek to the hill station of Mussoorie.
Haridwar, “Gate of God’s Land” is
located 76 kms from the estate and is a centre of spiritual
pilgrimage and devotion. Hardwar is considered to be one of
Hinduism’s religious capitals and immense number of
devotees from across the country and the world come to have a
dip in the Ganges, in order to purify body, mind and soul and
wash off their sins. Local sites include Har ki Pauri, various
temples and ashrams. Haridwar is also a base to start the
Chardham Yatra; a pilgrimage considered to be extremely sacred
due to its austere significance as it weaves its way through
the origins of two life-giving rivers for North India, Ganga &
Yamuna, and the resting places of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Rishikesh is located at the gateway to the Himalayas,
54 kms from the estate and is named after Lord Vishnu and is
part of the abode of Lord Shiva and, as per Hindu mythology;
Lord Rama performed penance on the banks of the Ganges. It is
sometimes said to be the world capital of Yoga, with numerous
institutes propagating Yoga and it is believed that meditation
and a dip in the holy waters leads to the attainment of
salvation or moksha. As the Ganges is released from the
Shivalik hills and flows into the plains here, Rishikesh is
famous for white water rafting and is known for its various
grades of rapids.
Mussoorie is located 56 kms from the estate at the
foothills of the Himalayas and is known as the Queen of the
Hills. It is home to a few of the finest multinational schools
in the country and has a diversity of nature walks with
commanding views of the mountain ranges and the valley. The
first Christian church of the Himalayan region and the first
Tibetan temple of India finds a special place in this
multidimensional hill station.
