Haripur Kalan village
About Haripur Kalan
Haripur Kalan is a village in Dehradun district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 306 metres above sea level, in the Terai–Bhabar foothills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 39 km from Dehradun and 39 km from Dehradun, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Haridwar (7 km). Haripur Kalan has its own post office, Haripur Kalan BO (PIN 249205).
About Dehradun district
Dehradun district runs from the Doon valley and the state capital up to the hill station of Mussoorie and the Jaunsar-Bawar tribal region around Chakrata, with the Yamuna on its western edge. Rishikesh and Doiwala lie in its south-east, and Jolly Grant airport serves the whole of Garhwal.
How to reach Haripur Kalan
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Haridwar Junction (7 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (22 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Haridwar (7 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 39 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Haridwar; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
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Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Hot summers (often above 38°C in May–June), heavy monsoon rain from July to September, and mild, foggy winters.
Best time to visit: October to March.
This belt is mostly flat farmland with wheat, paddy and sugarcane fields.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
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Questions about Haripur Kalan
Where is Haripur Kalan village?
Haripur Kalan is in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, at 29.9952° N, 78.2016° E.
How far is Haripur Kalan from Dehradun?
About 39 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Haripur Kalan?
Haridwar Junction railway station, about 7 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (22 km).
What is the altitude of Haripur Kalan?
About 306 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Haripur Kalan?
October to March. Hot summers (often above 38°C in May–June), heavy monsoon rain from July to September, and mild, foggy winters.
What is the PIN code of Haripur Kalan?
Haripur Kalan has its own post office, Haripur Kalan BO, with PIN code 249205 (India Post directory).
How can I add photos or stories about Haripur Kalan?
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Sources: village name from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0); location from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0); altitude from SRTM elevation data; PIN code from India Post (data.gov.in, GODL-India). Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.