From Shaheen Bagh, you can
take a day trip to Mussoorie (45 minutes by road) or to
the Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary (an hour’s drive).
Picnics at Landour, Cloud’s End and Dhanaulti in
the Mussoorie area are part of the attractions here.
The Asan Barrage (one hour away) near to the holy Sikh
town of Poanta Sahib offers water sports and is a birding
hotspot.
Dehradun has many restaurants. The best are Kwality and
President’s. Ellora and Standard Bakery are known
for their biscuits and confectionery. The adventurous
should try the ‘stick-jaws’, a candy popular
with the students.
Easy day trips can be made to the holy towns of Haridwar
and Rishikesh. The evening aarti (prayer) on the banks
of the Ganges is spectacular sight.
There are several white-water rafting options within two
hours of Shaheen Bagh.
Packed lunches can be arranged on prior notice.
Swimming pool on the
grounds.
Shaheen Bagh
and its surroundings are a haven for birdwatchers,
visited by over 370 listed species. These include
the Brown Dipper, three different forktails and the
five species of sunbirds. Many of these can be seen
in the walks around the house and at the river --
a 5-minute walk from the grounds. The recently discovered
Nepal Wren-babbler breeds in the gardens. For the
checklist see the birding section. A detailed account
of birding hot spots in the area is also given.
A vast library above the
drawing room offers many opportunities for reading
during your stay.
DTH Television (in the
cottage and the private sitting room) and Internet
connection are available as are telephones with national
and International calling facilities.
