Jaunsar-Bawar, Mountain region in Dehradun district, India.
Jaunsar-Bawar is a mountain region in Dehradun district situated at around 2118 meters elevation. The landscape is covered with dense forests of Deodar, Pine, and Spruce trees that shape the hills and valleys.
The region was once part of the Sirmaur Kingdom before the British established a military cantonment here after a war. This change in 1866 marked a turning point in how the area was ruled.
The Jaunsari people live throughout these villages and perform traditional dances during celebrations that reflect their way of life. These performances show how the community keeps its customs alive through regular gatherings.
You can reach the area by road from Dehradun through regular connections. Local guesthouses and homestays provide simple accommodation options for visitors staying in the region.
Local communities use more than 100 plant species for traditional healing and medicine. This deep botanical knowledge makes the area of interest to researchers studying how indigenous people use plants.
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