• Dr. Ranjana Rawat

The present study is focused on Uttrakhand as it provides both adventures and pilgrimage tourism alongwith educational tourism which made it one of the most important regions of Himalaya in terms of tourism. Kalsi is a beautiful tourist destination perched at an altitude of 780m above sea level in Dehradun district of Uttrakhand. This place which serves as the gateway to Jaunsar – Bawar tribal region is situated at the meeting point of the rivers Yamuna and Tons. Kalsi is famous for various ancient monuments, adventures, sports and picnic sites. The destination date back to 7th CAD when Huen Tsang observed Kalsi as Shudhna nagar. A rock edict of Mauryan King Great Ashoka is also found at Kalsi, which is one of the major attractions. The site features as pearshaped quartz rock, which is 10 feet high and 8 feet long. These are inscription in Brahmi script and Prakrit language, which are deciphered as the king’s reforms and advise to the people of Northern area. This edict has an outline of an elephant which depicts Buddha’s descend from Tushila heaven. Moreover, the names of five Greek Kings are also inscribed on the rock that helps in dating the edict back to 253 B.C. Kalsi also has some other important tourist destination as- Asan Barrage – known as resting place of various endangered migratory bird. The IUCN Red data Book has declared these birds’ rare species. Vikasnagar is a shopping place in Kalsi. Dak Patthar is a beautiful picnic spot which offers recreational activities like – canoeing, boating, water skeing, sailing and hovercraft etc. to tourists which are coming here from worldwide. Tourists can also enjoy river rafting on the unpolluted water of the river Yamuna in the place. Mahaseer fishing in also arranged here by resorts. Timlipass, Katta Pathar and Chakrata are also worth visiting attractions of the Kalsi. Along with ancient shrims Kalsi also has a rich culture.

KALSI ROCK EDICT : A HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE ON NORTH WEST INDIA

"KALSI ROCK EDICT : A HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE ON NORTH WEST INDIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 1, page no.676-680, January 2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2101297.pdf

"KALSI ROCK EDICT : A HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE ON NORTH WEST INDIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 1, page no. pp676-680, January 2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2101297.pdf