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The Dehradun History Tour

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The Dehradun History Tour

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Take a deep-dive in to the history of Dehradun and understand how the Britishers thought this town could become the Eton of the East.

We begin the tour at Rajpur, a township older than the city of Dehradun. At Rajpur, from a vantage point, we can look at the Geography of the Dun, a cup shaped valley. From here we drive past Astley Hall and learn about Fredrick Pahadi Wilson, the Welsh Raja of the valley of Harsil, near Gangotri. Several such interesting characters have come to Dehradun and made it home. We visit the Durbar of Guru Ram Rai that speaks of the curious friendship between Aurangzeb and a Sikh Guru, and gives the city its name, Dehra. From here, we drive to the Forest Research Institute (FRI) and understand how the British thought this town could become the Eton of the East. From the FRI, we visit the now abandoned tea gardens and learn how Dehra attracted so many travellers and entrepreneurs in its past.

Walk Highlights

Visit a township older than the city of Dehradun

Understand the Geography of the Dun, a cup shaped valley

Visit the Durbar of Guru Ram Rai who gave the city its name, Dehra

Included

Entry charges, Cab charges during the walk, The prices are exclusive of 5% GST

Tea and Snacks

Dehradun’s heritage including History, India, and English

Storyteller well versed

Price Breakp

Group Price -> INR 1500 Per Person +5% GST

Private Price -> Additional INR 2500 (for the whole group) + Group Price

+5% GST

Itinerary

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Take a deep-dive in to the history of Dehradun and understand how the Britishers thought this town could become the Eton of the East.

We begin the tour at Rajpur, a township older than the city of Dehradun. At Rajpur, from a vantage point, we can look at the Geography of the Dun, a cup shaped valley. From here we drive past Astley Hall and learn about Fredrick Pahadi Wilson, the Welsh Raja of the valley of Harsil, near Gangotri. Several such interesting characters have come to Dehradun and made it home. We visit the Durbar of Guru Ram Rai that speaks of the curious friendship between Aurangzeb and a Sikh Guru, and gives the city its name, Dehra. From here, we drive to the Forest Research Institute (FRI) and understand how the British thought this town could become the Eton of the East. From the FRI, we visit the now abandoned tea gardens and learn how Dehra attracted so many travellers and entrepreneurs in its past.

Walk Highlights

Visit a township older than the city of Dehradun

Understand the Geography of the Dun, a cup shaped valley

Visit the Durbar of Guru Ram Rai who gave the city its name, Dehra

Included

Entry charges, Cab charges during the walk, The prices are exclusive of 5% GST

Tea and Snacks

Dehradun’s heritage including History, India, and English

Storyteller well versed

Itinerary

Price Breakup

Group Price -> INR 1500 Per Person +5% GST

Private Price -> Additional INR 2500 (for the whole group) + Group Price

+5% GST

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Awesome Agra

First time I visited Agra , I was 9 months old. For my best experience I counted on aayush – the dreamer of roobaroo walks. And he makes ur dreams come true. Authentic old Agra photowalk with Jama masjid. Baby taj and then awesome taj. These guys are there to do good to everyone . Agraheritagewalks is a group which is class apart but nicest. Highly recommended!!! By – Gauravth (10 December 2019)

Awesome Agra

First time I visited Agra , I was 9 months old. For my best experience I counted on aayush – the dreamer of roobaroo walks. And he makes ur dreams come true. Authentic old Agra photowalk with Jama masjid. Baby taj and then awesome taj. These guys are there to do good to everyone . Agraheritagewalks is a group which is class apart but nicest. Highly recommended!!! By – Gauravth (10 December 2019)

Awesome Agra

First time I visited Agra , I was 9 months old. For my best experience I counted on aayush – the dreamer of roobaroo walks. And he makes ur dreams come true. Authentic old Agra photowalk with Jama masjid. Baby taj and then awesome taj. These guys are there to do good to everyone . Agraheritagewalks is a group which is class apart but nicest. Highly recommended!!! By – Gauravth (10 December 2019)

Awesome Agra

First time I visited Agra , I was 9 months old. For my best experience I counted on aayush – the dreamer of roobaroo walks. And he makes ur dreams come true. Authentic old Agra photowalk with Jama masjid. Baby taj and then awesome taj. These guys are there to do good to everyone . Agraheritagewalks is a group which is class apart but nicest. Highly recommended!!! By – Gauravth (10 December 2019)

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